By Destination Unlimited on in Travel

It's just science!
1.) Vitamin D: we need more of it, but not too much. Use sunscreen while you soak up rays.
2.) Exercise: walking on the beach burns twice as many calories than walking on flat surfaces.
3.) Relaxation: the sounds, the smells, the sites of the beachscape help activate the "rest and digest" rather than "fight or flight" response.
4.) Skin: seawater is rich in minerals that heal and protect your skin. Also, sand is a gentle exfoliant!
5.) Decongestant: salty air acts as a natural decongestant and clears out mucus from the lungs and nose.