subject: The Benefits Of Owning a Freshwater Aquarium [print this page] Do you know that freshwater aquariums are often considered by owners and managers of low to high rise buildings, hospitals, government and non-government offices and schools to attract more birthdays to come for people? Did you ever wonder why aquariums and fish get cameo and major shots in movies from classic Greek times of gods and goddesses to contemporary times of Tom and Jerry, the Simpsons, Finding Nemo, Rumble Fish and 50 First Dates? If you tried soaking your feet on a pond of koi, there is such a charming feeling when it seems like your feet are being kissed by these friendly fish. While soaking your eyes on an aquarium of fish in all their colours and swimming talent is different from soaking your feet on a pond or a river perhaps, still, the feeling is enchanting. This is the main point of health benefits gained in mounting and maintaining a freshwater aquarium. As you cannot have all the rivers and lakes and ponds as much as you want, why not have your own freshwater aquarium and enjoy its benefits? Generally, freshwater aquarium is an effective natural tranquillizer and stress-reliever. Various case studies have been conducted on the therapeutic effect of aquariums in stabilizing blood pressure, sleep disorder and appetite.As we age, our blood pressure has tendency to rise. However, due to unhealthy lifestyle, bad choice of food and stress, people may experience high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) even at younger age. Considered as silent killer, this condition can cause stroke, coronary heart disease, heart failure, arterial aneurysm, kidney failure and damage of other body organs. Some people have high blood pressure and are not aware of the problem or the effects that it has on them daily as it slowly eats away at their health without them being aware of it. People who gets angry easily are referred to as "hot-headed" who oozes with high blood pressure. To check your blood pressure on the regular basis is advisable although you will feel it go down. A combined lifestyle change and relaxation therapy such as of owning aquariums and gazing fish can also help reduce or trigger hypertension. Since the 1980's, aquariums have lowered the rate of HBP cases while those who experience heart attacks have reportedly lived longer.In the same manner, owning aquariums can also help people in fighting insomnia or difficulty in sleeping. Most adults experience this uneasiness that may extend from one week to three weeks or more. As it seems common, many disregard insomnia as a symptom of a disease. Stressful situations in life like taking examination, being fired from job, paying bills and debts, and the pressures of divorce, separation, accidents and deaths among others cause insomnia. Other factors include change of body clock, noise pollution, poor ventilation; schizophrenia, drug abuse rehab, anxiety, depression and hyper-stress. It is a nice practice for people to lull to sleep through gazing at fish and wake up in the morning greeting them.For workaholic adults, aquarium is helpful in stimulating them to have a break, relax, breathe and smile even for just about a fifteen-minute glimpse of fish while having their favourite snack and refreshment.For hyperactive kids, aquarium has been proven helpful to calm them given the serene nature of the tank, its beautiful decor and amazing creatures.Meanwhile, an alarming rate of senior people especially in Europe and the US live with Alzheimer's disease (AD) which is manifested in short-term to long term memory loss, confusion, irritability and aggression, mood swings, difficulty in speech and communication and gradual lost of bodily functions leading to expiration. In the United Sates alone, 5.3 million live with Alzheimer's and cost $100 billion each year in care-giving. There is presently no cure for alzheimers but reserch has shown that an aquarium can help restore some of the lost memories which would have made the discoverer Alois Alzheimer happy. A good combination of support systms and family support combined with hours alone with the family home aquarium will create more peace for the patients and their families. Providing them with aquariums has been proven helpful in engaging them to an improved eating habit and physically lesser aggressive behaviour. Naturally, a better diet combined with your home fish tank will have the right supply of peace and a better social atmosphere.Eventually, freshwater aquariums help to prosper more friendship and marital relations. Feeding fish can be a bonding moment for couples while fish and aquarium talk is a refreshing topic vis-a-vis mundane and toxic everyday routines.Historically, fish tanks of many differing sizes: small, medium and large radiate vibes beneficial to people's fitness and wellbeing. Where stress is a common factor in the gradual development and worsening of any diseases, owning a freshwater aquarium and taking fish for pet is a healthy hobby. It is no wonder then how the hobby has grown to amazing popularity over the years. This relaxation fad is suitable for people in any walks of life regardless of race, gender and religion as just about any person can really be very vulnerable to such body or behavioural nuances as high blood pressure, insomnia, hyperactivity, fatigue due to too much work and Alzheimer's disease. Past case studies and first-hand accounts of hobbyists have attested to the advantages of having an aquarium. Try an aquarium in your home today which will relieve stress and give you many more future birthdays and more happiness?
