Why do I sleep better at the beach?

Better sleep and skin as well as less respiration problems are just a few health benefits of being near the ocean. Full of negative ions, ocean air helps you sleep more soundly. That's because negative ions help the body take in oxygen while balancing serotonin levels.



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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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Being in “blue spaces” offers a mental boost, research suggests. Living by the ocean blue can help keep you from feeling … well, blue. A new U.K. study of almost 26,000 people finds that those who reside about half a mile from the beach have better mental health than those who live more than 30 miles away.

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Sand has a fairly high thermal mass and you will find that it has absorbed a fair bit of heat from your body overnight. I would still use a pad and you may find yourself camping off the beach proper. On the Olympic NP beaches you won't find that much sand and you will want protection from the wind, etc.

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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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This is because water triggers the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's 'rest and digest' response. In this state, your heart rate and blood pressure lowers, your digestion is stimulated and your body is able to relax.

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Water triggers our parasympathetic nervous system This is because water triggers the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's 'rest and digest' response. In this state, your heart rate and blood pressure lowers, your digestion is stimulated and your body is able to relax.

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It's a change of scenery. Some studies show that your senses experiencing the same thing over and over again can cause stress. 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.

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Spending time in the sunlight isn't just a good dose of vitamin D: it can actually help reduce depression. Exposure to sunlight is believed to boost the brain's release of serotonin, which can help improve your mood and make you feel more calm and focused. When you need a mood boost, head down to the shore.

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