Why do I feel energized by the ocean?

The ocean's waves produce negative ions, or atoms with a net negative electrical charge. These negative ions increase oxygen flow to your brain, helping you feel more alert and energized. In short, a trip to the beach can give you a boost in energy not unlike a cup of coffee — without the jitters later.



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Spending Time Outside People living near the ocean are also more likely to spend time outdoors, which increases their vitamin D production. Vitamin D is essential to proper body functioning and promoting calcium absorption, bone strength, and immune health. Oceanside climates can also help restore health.

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De-Stress The beach also provides soothing sensory input from the sound of ocean waves meeting the shore and the feel of warm sand beneath your feet. Spending time at the beach can lessen nervous system arousal – something that contributes to your excess anxiety.

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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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When you change your setting and go to the beach, your senses are engaged in new sights, smells, tastes, and sounds. This can improve your mental state and increase feelings of relaxation. It improves overall well-being. Getting exposure to the sun and ocean air is great for your mental health.

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The answer is “every emotion.” When surfing, the ocean is a place of excitement, thrill, adrenaline etc. When I'm body surfing or swimming, it's a place of relaxation. When snorkeling or diving, it's a place of wonder and discovery. I've had scary moments, sad moments and wonderful moments in the ocean.

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Beach Therapy for Your Mind It calms the mind with the meditational ebb and flow of the tides, lowering anxiety and stress, reducing headaches, and lifting depression.

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It includes the salty sea air by the coast does wonders for the respiratory system and those with asthma, bronchitis, sinus pressure, and coughing will notice a difference in their condition after just one day at the beach.

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Ilyas, MD. Elevated levels of ABRs on the skin lasted for six hours post-swim, according to the study To reduce the risk of skin infections, it's best to shower shortly after you've been in the ocean. Much like with showering post-workout, a shower after the ocean washes away bacterium.

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