www.allysonreeves.ca<\/a> )<\/p>\nHealth benefits of going to the beach<\/h2>\n
So we all know we as humans, for the most part, like the beach or waterfront for some reason.\u00a0 There must be some good reasons… actually there are and many of them have huge health benefits.\u00a0 So here we have it, in no particular order my list of the health benefits of the beach:<\/p>\n
Stress relief<\/h2>\n
Ok, I lied – this one is definitely number one.\u00a0 Many of the people who will eventually receive or read this post met me at first because I gave a talk in front of them at work about stress.<\/p>\n
Nature (like the beach, ocean\/water or lake and forests) have calming effects on us human people.\u00a0 Listening to the surf, sticking your toes in the sand and playing in the sun have stress relieving benefits for sure.\u00a0 Ever been totally stressed out after a beach day? Ya, doesn’t happen much…<\/p>\n
Earthing<\/h2>\n
speaking of sticking your toes in the sand… ever heard of earthing?\u00a0 It is the act of walking barefoot on the earth.\u00a0 The number one place we all do this because it is socially acceptable is on the beach.\u00a0 (But this can be done anywhere).\u00a0 Walking on the earth is purported to facilitate a negative ion exchange between the ground and the person which apparently has health benefits.\u00a0 Whatever, its relaxing.\u00a0 I always feel distressed when I do it and the sand is good for your rough calloused feet. So give it a shot!<\/p>\n
Vitamin D levels<\/h2>\n
In just a few minutes on the beach in a bathing suit you can get your daily vitamin D replenished by your skin.\u00a0 Your skin makes cholesterol into vitamin D with UV exposure so get out there – not too long with out sunscreen though – be sensible!<\/p>\n
Exercise<\/h2>\n
Lots of opportunity to exercise on the beach – lovely for long walks, great for jogging, splashing, playing Frisbee, throwing a ball, digging, making sand castles (lifting some and bending), swimming, playing volleyball… the opportunity to exercise is endless and super varied – don’t just sit there (at least not for all of the time – some of the time definitely sit there and unwind!!!)<\/p>\n
Spirituality<\/h2>\n
Big bodies of water and nature and surf provide opportunity for gratitude and connectedness to something larger than ourselves.\u00a0 Take a minute to meditate and feel like you are part of something larger than yourself…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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