A fire table is the perfect addition to any backyard. It raises the fire to an elegant space where you, your family, and your friends can conveniently sit by the fire while enjoying a drink or meal. But fire tables provide even more than that ideal sitting space, they also have numerous health benefits for your mental and physical health. We’ll explain some of the reasons how a fire table not only improves your backyard but also your health.
Fire Tables Provide Stress Relief
Fires naturally reduce and relieve our stress levels. Staring at a crackling fire along with its radiant warmth has been shown to lower blood pressure and allow our minds to meditate and relax. This has various health benefits along with mitigating all of the negative effects stress can have on our bodies and general well-being. Stress can cause headaches, chest pains, upset stomachs, and more. As a result, sitting by a fire table has direct health benefits from reducing stress levels while also providing healthful moments of rest and reflection.
Social Interaction is Good for the Soul and Brain
Fire tables are a natural gathering place to sit and socialize with family and friends. Social interaction improves our general mental health, reduces the risk of dementia and other cognitive impairment, and increases our general levels of happiness. Not only does a fire table help you feel better, it keeps your mind healthy. As a result, Napoleon’s St. Tropez Rectangle Patioflame fire table is perfect for being a healthy social butterfly, since it can easily sit six around its surface.
However, fire tables aren’t just great for broad socializing. The comforting atmosphere of the fire provides a soothing space that increases the general feeling of safety and comradery in smaller gatherings. That same safety and warmth can also provide a comfortable place to confide with others, reducing emotional stress. If you have a smaller backyard or want to create a more personal setting, the Kensington Patioflame Round fire table is perfect for quieter, but socially rich evenings. It will create fireside moments that improve the mental and emotional health of everyone who surrounds it.
Fire Tables Provide a Restful Light
Bright artificial lights have been shown to negatively impact our circadian rhythm. This is the natural cycle that our bodies regulate based on the levels of light. Naturally, this relies on the sun, so we become tired as the evening progresses. However, since humans have harnessed the power of electricity, we’re able to keep the world much brighter throughout the night. Unfortunately, that can have negative impacts on our sleep schedules, and sleep is especially important for our general health. It keeps our immune systems active, lowers the risk of serious health complications, and improves our cognitive abilities. Fire from a fire table is less bright and has been shown to have considerably less impact on our circadian rhythm. As a result, fire tables mean you can enjoy a late night and the health benefits of a restful sleep. With the warm comfort the fire table provides, we won’t blame you if it lulls you to sleep.
Reducing Seasonal Affective Disorder
That same soft light from a fire table along with the radiant warmth has also been shown to reduce the negative mental health effects of seasonal affective disorder, aptly shortened SAD. SAD results from the decreased amount of sunlight as the days shorten into late Fall, the Winter, and early Spring. SAD has various symptoms which include depression, poor sleep, lack of energy, and more. The Danish, however, have developed the practice of hygge (pronounced “hoo-guh”). They define it as “a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being” and has been shown to reduce SAD. A central part of hygge is sitting by the fireplace, pit, or yes, fire table! Fire tables are perfect all year-round and naturally fight those dark winter nights. That is thanks to their propane or natural gas fuel supply. If you need a gas-line installed to your outdoor area, be sure to contact us.
The Health Benefit of a Safe Fire
Another health benefit of fire tables is that they are highly safe. Since they run on gas, their fire can easily and immediately be quenched. Plus, they are at a table level and away from pets or children who could inadvertently approach another fire. The table around the fire also provides a distancing barrier that helps people and pets keep a safe distance from the flames. For example, the Napoleon Hampton’s Rectangular Patioflame fire table has a 21-inch (53.5 cm) surface around the fire. That is the perfect distance to feel the flame’s warmth and have an ample surface for your drinks or food. Adding a tempered glass windscreen, like those made by Napoleon, will only add to this safety. Windscreens surround the fire with a barrier that also stabilizes its flames against the wind.
The Many Benefits of Fire Tables
Along with the aesthetic and functional benefits, fire tables also provide health benefits. They are great for stress relief and your general wellbeing. As a year-round fire, they’re a great addition to any backyard or outdoor area. If you’re looking to improve your summer regimen, come see the “health” and hearth experts at Classic Fireplace.
