Even if money is tight and you have very little time, it’s still better to go on an affordable trip.

This is what’s known as the geographical cure. It is a powerful way to fight depression and illness. And it works remarkably well.

Just two days in a different place is often enough for the symptoms of depression to begin fading, even after a profound loss.

Studies have shown that after only two days away, 89% of people feel significantly better, both mentally and physically.

The risk of a heart attack also drops by 20%, even with a very short trip.

During journeys and travels, our brain neurons renew themselves, bad memories fade into the background, and new impressions take their place.

So, the old saying ‘you can’t run away from yourself’ applies to something else. In fact, you absolutely can run away from illness and premature death.

A trip with loved ones is twice as healing; scientists have measured and calculated it.

That’s why the ‘geographical cure’ should be used whenever your finances and schedule allow.

Even a proposed overnight or weekend break starts its magic spirit-lift as soon as you agree to go on it. Furthermore, the adrenaline-raising after effects live longer in recollections of your whimsical escape.

Sometimes, even two days are enough to noticeably improve your state of mind.

Still, a little longer is better, a week or two. Interestingly, short trips often have an even more beneficial effect on us than a long vacation. So, it’s worth going.

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The hardships of travel will be forgotten, but the impressions will stay with you for the rest of your life.

The ‘urge for a change of scenery’ is not just a whim. You’re not throwing money away, you’re investing it in your health, both mental and physical.

The ‘geographical cure’ is even used in the treatment of severe depression, neuroses, and various addictions.

It helps with alcoholism, too, and unlike conventional medication, this remedy is actually pleasant to take. Antidepressants cost far more than a small, enjoyable trip. So, yes, it’s worth going. L&M

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