Your Body on
the Ocean
Few things
are more relaxing than a dose of sun, sand and sea air—and there is plenty of
research to prove it. Here’s how a day
at the beach soothes your body and mind.
© Lungs—Salty air has been shown to
reduce lung inflammation, helping relieve asthma symptoms. Many patients with lung diseases have also
reported less coughing and sinus pressure when exposed to sea air.
© Skin—Sea salt helps restore skin’s
protective barrier, which seals in hydration longer, keeping skin smooth and
softer.
© Brain—A view of the ocean lowers
stress, according to researchers who found that the more “blue space” you see,
the calmer you feel.
© Heart—If the water is a little
chilly, take a dip anyway. Plunging into
cold ocean water improves circulation.
© Joints—Swimming in the sea can ease
pain of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, possibly due in part to the
inflammation taming effects of soaking in salt water.
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