BENEFITS OF GOING TO BEACH

There’s just no place quite as relaxing, beautiful or pleasant, and no place that combines the simple pleasures of unplugging and enjoying nature in our otherwise tech-heavy and work-driven realities. However, before you plan the things you need for a vacation, did you know that beaches also have health benefits? Studies have shown that natural environments, such as beaches, have restorative benefits to people. In addition, going to the beach may reduce stress, may help you relax, and may improve your well-being. Here are some reasons why going to beach is the best thing.
Cures acne
Sodium chloride or salt as it is commonly known is an excellent cleansing and curing agent. This means that salt reduces bacteria production, which is the number one cause of acne. The good news is that the water in beaches is made up of salt water. Therefore, instead of using harmful chemicals to treat those pimples and blackheads, go to the beach instead to remove those annoying zits.
Sun
We all know the risks of too much sun exposure. But there are benefits to getting some rays, too. When our skin is directly exposed to the sun, our bodies make vitamin D, a vital tool that helps with calcium absorption and building strong bones. Some of it comes from diet, but a good portion also comes from the sun. And according to the Mayo Clinic, as little as 10 minutes of sun exposure can provide us with our daily dose. According to the vitamin D council, “your body can produce 10,000 to 25,000 IU of vitamin D in just a little under the time it takes for your skin to turn pink.”In one study, sun exposure was shown to offer other benefits in addition to vitamin D production — including an increase in endorphins and possible prevention of autoimmune diseases. But despite these benefits, limit your exposure to excessive sunlight to avoid skin cancer risks. When you do head out into the sun for more than a few minutes, remember to wear protective clothing and apply sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher.
Sand
Did you know that the soles of your feet have more sweat glands and nerve-endings per square centimeter than any other part of your body? And that walking barefoot stimulates them much more than walking in shoes? Not only are you stimulating nerve endings when you walk on the sand, but you’re also strengthening the muscles in your feet, which don’t get used nearly as much when you’re wearing shoes. And in a study focused on running and walking on the sand, researchers found that walking on sand requires 1.6 to 2.5 times the energy than it takes on a hard surface. If treading on the unwieldy sand for too long sounds tiring, try alternating your walk or run on the more compact sand closer to the water, where the surface will be less challenging.
Surf
Sea water contains high levels of various minerals — including magnesium, potassium and iodine — which may help fight infection, offer therapeutic effects, and potentially help the body heal and detoxify. Swimming is linked to decreased stress and increased sense of well-being; studies have shown swimming and water-based exercise help to decrease anxiety and depression. Aside from its therapeutics effects, swimming provides excellent physical exercise, employing most of our major muscle groups, especially as the water provides gentle resistance. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), swimming ranks as the fourth most popular sport activity in the United States. Among other aerobic activities (like running and bicycling), swimming for as little as two-and-a-half hours a week may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases and boost heart health. And since it’s a non-impact sport, swimming offers a great way for people with injuries to get some exercise. For sufferers of arthritis, water-based exercise can help improve joint pain symptoms.
Seawater preserves elasticity of skin.
The ocean is full of anti-aging minerals that can counter the decline of your skin’s elasticity among other things… this is great, great news! As we grow older, our skin, as well as other things, tends to lose its tightness and suppleness. And while some people will do almost anything to look young, what we’re recommending is far less invasive and expensive. Treating your body to a little bit of saltwater every now and again will obviously not have the same dramatic effect as cosmetic intervention, but it can aid in the process of keeping everything a little bit tighter.
Helps you stay physically fit
One of the most popular activities you can do in the beach is to go swimming. And without question, swimming is an effective way to burn calories. On average, a person can burn approximately 414 calories per hour of moderate swimming, thus making it a good way to stay physically fit. Being a non-impact sport, swimming is also a good exercise for people with injuries.