Vitamin Sea

How lucky are we that we live on an Island!!  We are never that far from the sea.  The beach is my happy place is not just a saying to me, it resonates to my core.  Since I can remember I have always loved being near water especially the sea, maybe it’s my being a Pisces, maybe I was just born a water baby or maybe something in me recognised the healing properties of the ocean form a young age.
 
So why is the seaside to rejuvenating?

• Crashing waves – believe it or not there is science to this.  The crashing waves create negative ions in the air which have a positive effect on our health
• Sounds of the sea – it’s like a meditation, the rhythmic sounds, the stillness.
• Fresh air – I am so lucky to live near so many amazing beaches, Old Head, Silver strand, Keel, Mulranny etc. All of these beaches are in relatively unspoilt spots.  Very little traffic or industrial pollutions so the air is clean.  
• Sea swimming – we have seen a big resurgence in sea swimming since covid, lockdowns and travel restrictions.  The good thing about this is it has huge health benefits.  Not least that it is a water therapy, but the cold stimulates the body and helps the circulation, immune system, respiratory system, lymphatic system and more.
• Wave watching – again it’s the hypnotic meditative effect. It allow s the body to switch off the stress reaction of the sympathetic nervous system and switch on the parasympathetic nervous system for some deep relaxation and stress reduction.

So the next time you go to the beach, do me a favour!  Take in a deep breath, close your eyes and listen to the waves and then take a dip in the ocean, even if it’s just your toes.  You’ll feel much better for it.
 
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