You’d rather be at the beach than almost anywhere else on earth. But sometimes you may feel too over-scheduled to carve a day out just so you can take in the sand and surf.
Turns out, you’d better clear your calendar to pencil in some fun in the sun, because a day at the beach may be just what the doctor ordered. Visiting a beach can do a lot to improve your health, and here are the top ways it can do so.
The so-called sunshine vitamin plays an important role in a person’s overall health. And the best place to get vitamin D is from the sun.
Vitamin D deficiency is a worldwide health problem, which impacts in the neighborhood of one billion people.
It’s possible to have a slight vitamin D deficiency and not even know it. It can remain symptomless, which is why an occasional beach day is a good idea.
So many people may be struggling with vitamin D levels because we spend more time indoors now than in the past. A great excuse for a beach day—sun, sun, sun!!
For vitamin D production and absorption, it appears that shorter sessions are best. You can still enjoy a full day at the beach however – just remember to put some sunblock on after you’ve had some time in the sun or seek out shade in a pop-up shade tent or under a big umbrella.
It can slough off all the dead skin and make them feel a lot smoother and softer than they were before.
It’s hard to be sad and gloomy when you have so much natural beauty around you. The sound of the waves crashing can do a lot to lift your spirits too.
The sun can fight depression all on its own. That’s why those facing seasonal affective disorder use light therapy to combat their symptoms.