According to recent studies, the beach is one of the best places to relieve stress and heal the brain.

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The sound of ocean waves, the smell of saltwater, and the sensation of warm sand beneath your toes are all calming. Because I grew up near the shore, I always considered my beach enjoyment to be nothing more than nostalgia. Recent research shows, however, that a beach-like setting has a significant impact on our brains and mental wellbeing.

Although few people dispute the importance of brain health, most of us do not devote as much attention to it as we do to our bodies. The myth that physical fitness takes precedence over mental health is harming us. We require mental and physical equilibrium.

Several studies show why the beach may be the best place for us to relax and replenish our minds.

Listen to the Waves Crashing

I took part in a deprivation float a few months ago (a practice that many celebrities, including Steph Curry, swear by). I couldn't help but hear a sound that sounded like waves crashing gently on the beach as my mind entered a meditative state. This repeating sound, caused by my rhythmic breaths and my ears being submerged in saltwater, immediately put me at ease.
"These sluggish, whooshing noises are the sounds of non-threats," says Orfeu Buxton, an associate professor of biobehavioral health at Penn State University. "It's as if they're saying, 'Don't worry, don't worry, don't worry,'" she says. Waves can assist you in achieving a meditative state, which has been shown to heal and improve your brain.

Take out the Blues

Diverse colors have been shown in studies to have different psychological and physical impacts.

Blue, for example, is frequently used in marketing materials to communicate a sense of serenity. Individuals should surround themselves in blue to relieve stress, according to the Global Healing Center.

According to clinical psychologist Richard Shuster, PsyD, blue has a remarkable soothing impact on humans. "Staring at the ocean alters the frequency of our brain waves and induces a modest, meditative state," explains Shuster.

Smell the sea breeze

Your brain may receive immediate benefits when you first go out on the sand and allow salty misty air to fill your lungs. The negative ions in the ocean air (oxygen ions with an extra electron attached, created by water molecules) can really help you relax.

Negative ions have also been found to have a strong anti-depressant impact.

Dr. Clarence Hansell, an American research engineer, noted that the mood of one of his colleagues changed in reaction to the sort of ions he was exposed to happy when exposed to positive ions, sad when exposed to negative ones, as early as 1932.

Later research has discovered that inhaling negatively ionized air (the kind you get when you go outside for a breath of fresh air) can help with symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

 Between your toes, feel the sand.

Walking barefoot, or grounding has been shown to provide a range of energizing effects for our bodies and minds. Our feet have a dense network of nerves and acupuncture sites, which explains why. In the same way that our lungs can take ions in the air, our feet can absorb free ions on the ground surface.

A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine expanded on these advantages. Because the soil is negatively charged, walking barefoot connects your body to a negatively charged source of energy. Many of us can sense the outcome as soon as we take off our shoes. Walking barefoot on the beach can cause tingling warm sensations as we "root" ourselves to the land.

A University of Exeter study from 2012 discovered that simply living near a beach enhances one's health and wellbeing. While some of us may not be able to uproot and relocate to a beach town, prioritizing being outside and connecting with nature will help you stay mentally well.

CONCLUSION

According to recent studies, the beach is one of the best places to relieve stress and heal the brain.

The sound of ocean waves, the smell of saltwater, and the sensation of warm sand beneath your toes are all calming.

I couldn't help but hear a sound that sounded like waves crashing gently on the beach as my mind entered a meditative state.

"Staring at the ocean alters the frequency of our brain waves and induces a modest, meditative state," explains Shuster.

The negative ions in the ocean air (oxygen ions with an extra electron attached, created by water molecules) can really help you relax.

Dr. Clarence Hansell, an American research engineer, noted that the mood of one of his colleagues changed in reaction to the sort of ions he was exposed to happy when exposed to positive ions, sad when exposed to negative ones, as early as 1932.

Because the soil is negatively charged, walking barefoot connects your body to a negatively charged source of energy.