Is being in the ocean healthy?

Thanks to the high magnesium levels in salt water, being in or near the ocean can help regulate your muscles and nerve functionality, moderate blood sugar levels and even improve your sleep. This often leaves you feeling rejuvenated. The rhythmic sounds of the waves also help to balance out your circadian rhythm.



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The fresh salty sea air is full of negative ions, believed to help alleviate depression and the increased levels of Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, which soaks into our skin makes us feel good,” says Joe S.

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The results showed that those who live less than 1km from the sea are 22% less likely to have mental health symptoms compared to those living over 50km away. This could be attributed to many reasons but there's no doubt that even just looking out at the ocean has a therapeutic effect.

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A breath of fresh sea air Not only do they accelerate your ability to absorb oxygen, but they also naturally increase your levels of serotonin, the key hormone that stabilises your mood, feelings of wellbeing, and happiness.

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If you've ever spent some time at sea, you may have noticed that you felt a little wobbly once you were back on land. This wobbliness is “mal de debarquement.” This condition makes people feel like they're still standing on the deck of a ship despite the fact that they're safely ashore.

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