The holidays are the perfect time to lose a few pounds, maybe get a flash of great ideas, and get a vitamin D boost.
We associate the annual vacation with the sea and the beach. Sea air and water are really good for the soul and body. The Greeks were the first to notice the healing effects of the sea. Popular thalassotherapy - treatment with sea water - originates from Greece. It was used on the Greek islands of Rhodes and Corfu as early as 2,500 years ago to treat conditions such as eczema, arthritis, asthma, psoriasis and back pain.
Hippocrates discovered the healing properties of seawater by observing its effect on wounds. He noticed that water speeds up wound healing, prevents infection and reduces pain. In the middle of the 19th century, centers were opened in France for the treatment of health problems with the help of substances obtained from the sea and seawater.
So what exactly are the benefits of summer vacations at sea?
Sea water contains vital elements
The sea contains all the elements important for our life: sodium, magnesium, calcium, potassium, silicon, even silver and gold. Sea water penetrates deep into the skin and thus enables the action of minerals and trace elements. The sea also contains algae, which are rich in mineral substances. Algae have long been considered a source of health and beauty. They are supposed to promote cell renewal, improve the appearance of the skin, stimulate metabolism, strengthen the immune system, prevent inflammation, and help remove cellulite.
The sea is said to have a beneficial effect on asthma and allergies
Sea salt is said to have antiseptic and antihistamine properties, so it is said to be useful in allergic skin reactions. The World Children's Hospital has successfully used sea salt baths for the treatment and relief of allergies for many years. Clean sea air saturated with negative ions makes breathing easier and has a beneficial effect on people suffering from asthma.
SAFE sunbathing supplies the body with vitamin D
The sun not only gives us a beautiful complexion in the summer, but also supplies us with vitamin D, which our body needs. Of course, we should not expose ourselves to the sun and sunbathe dangerously, we should also not forget about protection! To get vitamin D, choose the morning or evening hours when the sun is not (too) strong.
A holiday at sea relieves stress
What has such a relaxing effect as the sun, a light breeze and the sound of waves? Vacations at sea allow us to forget about everyday problems and completely relax. Magnesium, which seawater contains in a high percentage, is said to work in the fight against stress. Alternative medicine practitioners believe that stress can act as a trigger in the development of many diseases. So use your vacation to get rid of your worst enemy.
The sea is ideal for sports activities
Swimming, diving, water aerobics, beach volleyball... Holidays by the sea are ideal for various sports activities that are not only good for shaping the body. Sport and health are closely related. In fact, there is no health without sports. So get in the water quickly and enjoy the sports activities offered by the sea!
Sea air is rich in negative ions
Sea air contains negative ions that encourage deep breathing and fill us with vital energy. Negative ions are said to strengthen the immune system, improve concentration, reduce insomnia, depression, headache and fatigue, and have a beneficial effect on people with asthma and allergies. Air saturated with negative ions can be found in forests and mountains, near waterfalls, rivers, oceans and seas.
The sea is said to relieve arthritis and back pain
Due to its composition, sea water is supposed to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, relax and promote the elimination of excess fluid from the body. For this reason, swimming in the sea is said to bring relief to people suffering from rheumatism, arthritis, back pain and muscle pain.
Sea water is said to promote body cleansing
Why is sea water an excellent choice for cleansing the body? Because swimming in sea water is supposed to stimulate the functions of organs that filter and eliminate harmful substances from the body, such as the liver, kidneys and skin. Swimming in the sea is said to stimulate not only the cleansing of the skin and connective tissue, but also the entire organism.
The sea is said to cure skin problems
Sea salt is rich in various ingredients. Among eighty different minerals, carbonates and sulfates, calcium, potassium, bromine, sodium, manganese, magnesium, iodine, iron, fluorine and silicic acid are also present. Due to its rich composition, it is said to have a beneficial effect on the skin and help with many problems, such as dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema.
The sea stimulates creativity and feelings
Spending time by the sea can stimulate our emotions, intuition, imagination and creativity.
It should also have a beneficial effect on eye health
The blue color of the sea and the view into the distance have a beneficial effect on our eyes. If you spend a lot of time at the computer, a vacation at sea will help your eyes rest.
If you can't go to the sea...
You can also plan a great vacation at home. Walk in the forest, exercise, sunbathe, swim in a river or lake, avoid stress, avoid TV, computer, phone. Take your favorite book from the shelf and read! Get more sleep than usual, get some sea salt and take a seawater bath at home.
