{"id":17763,"date":"2018-04-09T11:35:01","date_gmt":"2018-04-09T09:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=17763"},"modified":"2024-05-22T12:21:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T10:21:00","slug":"sea-natural-free-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/sea-natural-free-medicine\/","title":{"rendered":"The sea: a real, natural and free medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever thought about your holidays at the seaside<\/b> as not just a source of relaxation and fun, but also as a real natural medicine<\/b> for our body? Well, the water<\/b> of the sea, its salt, <\/strong>the sun\u00a0<\/strong>and the sand<\/strong> will be the perfect elixir this summer. Indeed, they all are rich of properties, which are really good for our health<\/b>. Let’s see some of them.<\/p>\n

1. The sea: an ally for our immune system<\/h2>\n

The water in the sea has a great quantity of iodine and dietary elements<\/b>, which all together become a natural antibiotic<\/b>: they strengthen the immune system<\/b>, ease the release from toxins<\/b> and speed up the healing process from cuts<\/b> and other wounds<\/b>.<\/p>\n

Then, iodine<\/b> is a really important element for our body, most of all for the production of the thyroid hormones. Indeed, too less iodine in our body can cause difficulties in the production of these hormones and compromise the right development of the central nervous system, most of all in children. Spending\u00a0a holiday at the seaside will be therefore the perfect solution, in order to enjoy a iodine-rich diet<\/b>, too: fishes, shellfishes and seafood.<\/p>\n

2. The sea reactivates and purifies the body<\/h2>\n
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  • Sea water has draining effects<\/b> that reduce water retention, thanks to its low temperature. This stimulates the circulatory<\/b> and lymphatic system<\/b> and speeds up the metabolism<\/b>.<\/li>\n
  • It clears the respiratory tract<\/b><\/li>\n
  • It purifies<\/b> the skin<\/b>, keeping it cleaner, younger and elastic. The exceptional exfoliating action of the sand together with the natural antibiotic properties help treating psoriasis , dermatitis and acne.<\/li>\n
  • You can benefit from thalassotherapy<\/i><\/b>. This is a treatment based on the action of the water, sand baths and marine algae that stimulate the circulatory system and help reducing bone pain and easing post-traumatic rehabilitation.<\/li>\n
  • It promotes movement and physical activity<\/b>. There are a lot of opportunities to do some exercise: have a swim, a walk along the beach or beach volley, for example. Moreover, juse the fact of walking on such an irregular and soft ground like the sand will burn more fat<\/b> than usual.<\/li>\n
  • Revitalise yourself with vitamin D<\/b>! The sun helps fixing calcium in your bones, making them stronger and providing benefits to both the very young and the older people.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    3. Do you feel a bit stressed out? Leave it to the sea!<\/h2>\n

    The sea is a great antidepressant<\/b>. You will be flooded with positive emotions because you will stay with friends<\/b>, you will feel active and you will relax lting\u00a0under the warm sun. Having a walk on the beach will not just make you do some exercise, but it will stimulate also the thousands nerve endings under your feet. Just like being massaged<\/b>! Moreover, the sweet and continuous voice of the waves<\/b> is so relaxing that can calm any anxiety and after a day full of movement you will feel so tired that the quality of your sleep<\/b> will definitely be on top.<\/p>\n

    10 ideas to spend a holiday at the sea, totally dedicated to wellness, in Italy.<\/h2>\n

    Here you are just 400 m away from the crystal clear water of Cala Molinella (Apulia, Italy)<\/h4>\n\n\t\t