Swimming in the sea is more than just refreshing. It is healthy, too.

On a hot day, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing dip in the sea. The beneficial properties of salt water have been known for centuries and it has long been used at spas and specialised centres to improve our health. These types of treatment are called Thalassotherapy or Marine Therapy and they use all the elements of the sea, such as saltwater and algae, microorganisms and seabed mud.

What are the benefits of the sea?

• Seawater aids muscle recovery after exertion, because the water density encourages relaxation and its salt content regulates the balance between sodium and potassium.
• It is beneficial for people with arthritis-type joint pain because the iodine helps to fix calcium and phosphorus levels.
• Treading water encourages venous return and improves problems like Plantar Fasciitis and Morton’s Neuroma.
• Moving the water with the knee offers resistance without risk of injury, making it very recommendable during rehabilitation.
• The sea revitalises tissues and mucous membranes when trace elements of water penetrate the skin and help to eliminate toxins.
• Iodine helps with wound healing and stimulates the thyroid gland that regulates the metabolism.
• It improves lung capacity and recovery from minor respiratory conditions, since salt water and moist air detach mucus and open up the airways.
• It activates the lymphatic system, which helps to prevent fluid retention.
• It lifts your mood and helps you relax, because it contains minerals such as magnesium.

Don’t miss out on these great benefits. You’ve got the whole summer ahead of you.

This post is also available in: Spanish