Final examination day is so close with my college life now. It
means everyone, including me of course, will be so busy spending quality time
with my books, oh yeah. But it's not only about the final examination,
remember, after facing exams we will have holiday. Since the sun is bright as
bright as your smile, why not to spend your quality time on holiday to go to
the beach. It's not only about you can swimming, making sand castles, chilling
under the sunlight, seeing the sunset, or even seeing people with minim
clothes, but going to the beach actually is good for your health.
Here are some reasons why going
to the beach is good for your Health:
You’ll
walk barefoot in the sand: One of the things I love about going to the beach is feeling the
warm sand against my feet. Did you know that there are over 200,000 nerve
endings on the soles of your feet? And walking barefoot stimulates them much
more than walking in shoes. No wonder walking barefoot in the sand
feels like a succession of blissful explosions on the bottom of my feet. Not
only are you stimulating nerve endings, but when you walk on wet sand, you’re
also exfoliating dead skin cells from your heels. And you’re strengthening all
the muscles in your feet, muscles which don’t get used as much when you’re
wearing shoes. Walking in the sand allows you to make direct, physical contact
with the earth. This is important because when we directly connect with the
earth, we’re getting a sufficient supply of electrons, which supports our
immune system to function at an optimal level.
You’ll
spend some time in the ocean: On a hot summer day, there’s nothing like having
the cool, ocean water splashing against your skin. Plus, the ocean contains
many minerals that help the body heal and detoxify. Among the many minerals
found in the sea is iodine. Iodine helps the body fight infection while
boosting thyroid function. The sea also contains magnesium, a mineral that has
a calming effect on our nerves. Swimming has been known to decrease stress and
increase a sense of well-being in most people. Conditions such as psoriasis,
arthritis, and depression even show signs of improvement after a nice long
swim. Seawater increases elasticity of skin, improving its appearance. It also
improves circulation, helping the body to carry blood to all its vital organs.
You’ll
get some sun: A controversial issue these days is whether to be out in the sun
or stay indoors (unless you've saturated your skin with suntan lotion). Some
experts say to be wary of skin cancer and other health problems that can occur
from overexposure to the sun, while others believe regular exposure to the sun
to be of great benefit to one’s health. After all, life on this planet was only
able to evolve and flourish because the earth was close enough to reap the
benefits of the sun’s radiant energy. If the sun were to vanish or extinguish
like a Roman candle, all life on earth would cease to be. Yet at the same time,
the sun’s radiation, in excessive amounts, can also be fatal. If the sun were
to implode in on itself someday, the explosion would be so huge that it would
obliterate our little blue-green world. Personally, I love to be out in the sun
and feel my skin absorbing its heat. (The sun is the best source of Vitamin D,
better than any supplement you can buy. It decreases depression by increasing
serotonin, it boosts your immunity, and it is essential for healthy bones and
skin, among many other benefits.) But I've also known many people who have
health issues and skin disorders that are aggravated by too much exposure to
the sun. In my opinion, getting some exposure to the sun is beneficial, but
everyone should use good judgement when deciding on how much exposure is right
for them.
Salt water: there is nothing more therapeutic for your joints and muscles than
a soak in salt water. The ocean heals little nicks, cuts and scrapes and if you
take a minute to exfoliate with a little sand, you’re skin will be grateful for
days. (Just remember to reapply sunscreen after time in the salt water and sand
– it can eat away your suntan lotion).
Sense of
stimulation: Go ahead and try to name one of your senses that isn't
stimulated by a day at the beach. Take a minute to see the gorgeous surf, sand and sky combination – it is
glorious any time of day. Smell the salty air
that can do wonders for pulling stress out of you with every exhale. Of course
you don’t eat the beach, but taste how much more delicious your food is with a
little salty happiness stuck to your lips and smile. There is not a more
relaxing and rejuvenating sound than the ocean. Hear waves hit the shore but do more than that – listen to the
sounds of the beach; it’s like a healthy orchestra of restoration for your
soul. Finally, there is nothing you cannot touch that isn't spectacular – from the sand to the sea to
the pages in your book, the feel of a day on the beach cannot be replicated.
See you on the sand, friends!
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