Benefits of the sea for the mind and body

We know that sailing by boat is a unique experience to get lost and discover the most exclusive corners, but… that’s not all!

Did you know that in sea water there are vitamins and minerals that have anti-inflammatory and relaxing properties?

Yes. That sea that we sailing fans love so much and where we immerse ourselves with delight when visiting beaches and coves has infinite advantages for our health, since it is an organic medium with therapeutic properties, and is available to everyone.

Sea water is capable of improving the body’s defenses and alleviating multiple ailments, and to prove it we are going to name you some of its benefits:

1. Relieves anxiety and stress. The magnesium present in salt water contributes to the treatment of nervous disorders and has an almost immediate relaxing effect. In addition, the blue color brings serenity to your mind, the experience of the breeze calms the nervous system, the sand acts on the nerve endings of the sole of the foot and if you are on a beach without noise, you can relax listening to the sound of the waves. when they break on the shore. If you decide to rent a boat on the Costa Blanca, you can enjoy a true natural spa.
2. Salt water helps the lungs eliminate toxins, since it helps to decongest the airways and clear the lungs of mucus.
3. The sea is a powerful exfoliant that acts directly on the skin and accelerates some healing processes, and it also has anti-inflammatory properties.
4. The many minerals present in the sea are a natural lubricant for the skin and have a nourishing and restorative effect. This mineral wealth turns into benefits for our health since our skin absorbs a part of this enormous amount of substances.
5. The movement of the waves against the body stimulates circulation and massages the muscles, relieving tension and cramps. For these same reasons, getting into the sea is also useful if you suffer from insomnia. It will help you relax and sleep like a baby.
6. Sea baths on a sunny day activate the production of vitamin D, which protects against osteoporosis and some autoimmune diseases. In addition, sunlight increases the production of endorphins, which increase the feeling of well-being.
7. In patients with allergies or rhinitis, the absorption of marine elements through the breeze relieves irritation of the nasal mucosa and thins secretions.
8. The contrast of the cold temperature of the sea with the warmth of the environment stimulates blood circulation, causing a feeling of energy and good humor. For people who have low blood pressure, the contraction of blood vessels helps them because it increases blood pressure.
9. Sea baths would help reduce pain caused by rheumatic diseases.
10. The iodine present in the sea breeze acts positively in regulating the thyroid.

As you can see, sailing by boat is not only a fun, sport and recreational activity, but it is really a source of health.

Therefore, if you are thinking of renting a boat on the Alicante coast, remember all the advantages offered by going sailing and bathing in the sea.