How Thalassotherapy could change your life
The use of seawater as a form of therapy has been around since the 19th century. In recent years there has been a lot of research about how the ocean can improve mental health and alleviate physical pains and ailments.
Photo: Jessica Reynolds
Some of the physiological benefits of
thalassotherapy:
- Improves blood circulation, which helps to relieve muscle spasms and replenish the body with oxygen and nutrients.
- Increase functional capacity and joint mobility, and can significantly decrease osteoarthrosis(noninflammatory joint disease) symptoms.
- Trace minerals, found in seawater, are essential minerals for the human body, and are absorbed by the skin.
- Decreases muscle fatigue and recovery time, and can improve muscle flexibility and mobility by increasing blood oxygenation.
- Calms skin irritation and improves wound healing, and has been recognized as a treatment for multiple skin conditions, including: dermatoses, psoriasis, eczema, nasopharyngitis, and conjunctivitis.
- Helps to excrete toxic residue and oxygenate tissues.
- Used for cosmetic applications, Marine mud and seaweed can moisturise & lighten skin, and prevent signs of ageing. Sea salt can be a natural exfoliant that aids in cellular rejuvenation, and seaweed has also been shown to reduce the visual appearance of cellulite.
Many of us intuitively feel more relaxed and at peace by the sea, and in recent years there has been a lot of research about how the ocean can improve mental health.
Some of the psychological benefits of thalassotherapy:
- Listening to the ebb and flow of waves and the swell of the sea naturally soothes and relaxes the brain.
- It has been said that looking out to sea can change our brain wave frequency, luring us into a mild meditative state.
- The colour blue is associated with feelings of calm and peace
- The fresh salty sea air is full of negative ions, believed to help alleviate depression
- The increased levels of Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, soaks into our skin makes us feel good.
- It gives you time to contemplate and reflect
- Many people use the ocean as inspiration, and studies have shown that time spent in the ocean can help boost creativity.
It's important to make sure we're always checking in on our mental health. Take a breather and, if possible, a trip to the beach.
“Re-establish your connection to nature.”
Photo: BRANDON VERDURA
