When the holiday season, usually playing on the beach or the sea became a favorite of many people. Playing at the beach or sea bathing was not only gives pleasure but also make the body more fit and healthy. What are the health benefits of playing on the beach or sea bathing?
Some health benefits while playing in the sea as quoted from Dailymail and Livestrong, Wednesday (06/07/2011) are:
Beauty treatments
When sea water evaporates it produces sea salt. The last few years a lot of sea salt and water used in the beauty center, including for therapeutic massage and exfoliation. Addition of sea salt also helps remove toxins from the skin, reduce aches and pains in the body and relieve muscle tension.
Overcoming sinus
Water and sea salt is known to help loosen the mucus in the sinus so that it can reduce the existing pressure. It also helps relieve symptoms of flu and colds.
The sound pounding of the sea water makes the body relax
Studies show the pattern of sound waves on the beach can make the brain to be relaxed so that helps rejuvenate the mind and makes the body relax. And floating above the sea water to pump fresh blood through the body so as to bring more oxygen to the brain that makes the body more active and alert.
Fresh air on the beach help you sleep better
Marine air containing negative ions are healthy and can accelerate the body's ability to absorb oxygen. Negative ions also regulate the balance of serotonin levels (a chemical associated with mood and stress). That is why a person will feel relaxed, energized and sleep better after playing on the beach.
Beneficial for the skin
Sunlight on the beach in the morning can affect the endocrine system, which is part of the body that secrete endorphins (natural chemicals in the body that makes people relax and reduce stress).
Experts dermatologists reported its findings in the Oxford-based medical journal Skin Research And Technology that sea water is good for some cases of dermatitis like skin rash alegi caused by contact with chemicals at home.
Increase antioxidants
A study showed cherry tomatoes that grow in sea water has a higher amount of antioxidants compared with plain water. It is believed the sea water helps increase levels of antioxidants.