Waves of Wellness: Why the Beach is Your Ultimate Health Hack
Written by Mony Figueroa
Looking for a way to escape from the daily grind and improve your mental health at the same time? Look no further than the beach! It can be a great escape from your daily routine, and it also can do wonders for your mental and emotional well-being.
Let's take a more detailed look at all the health and mental benefits, so you can get motivated to start planning your next beach trip.
The beach is a natural stress reliever.
Research has shown that spending time at the beach can have a profound impact on your mental health. The sound of waves crashing has a meditative effect on the brain, promoting relaxation and reducing stress. In fact, some studies found that spending time at the beach can significantly reduce levels of cortisol, a hormone associated with stress.
It can improve your mood.
Believe it or not, it is a great natural remedy for individuals struggling with depression or anxiety. The combination of sunlight and fresh air can be very therapeutic and help to boost the production of serotonin, which is in charge of regulating your mood, sleep, and appetite. This can be especially beneficial for those who suffer from anxiety, as the beach can offer a sense of calm and relaxation that is hard to find elsewhere.
It’s a free resource of endorphins
Physical activities at the beach, such as swimming or beach volleyball, can also provide a natural endorphin boost. Endorphins are chemicals in the brain that can help improve your mood and reduce pain. Even what you think is the simplest thing, like walking on the sand, can be a low-impact workout that strengthens leg muscles, improves balance and coordination, and increases cardiovascular health. Plus, the fresh air and scenic views can help reduce stress and boost your mood.
You’ll say goodbye to sleepless nights
Studies have shown that spending time in natural light and fresh air can have a positive impact on your sleep cycle. When you spend time at the beach, you're exposed to natural sunlight, which can help regulate your body's production of Melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep. Beaches are also known for their calming, relaxing atmosphere, which helps you relax and reduce stress and anxiety, which are major contributors to sleep problems.
You’ll save the ocean one Villa at the time
With all the benefits we receive from this natural wonder, it's important to give back, so you should know that by staying at one of our villas, you’ll get to contribute to a worthy cause.
We donate 1% of all bookings with Maya Luxe to our RISE program, dedicated to help preserve our beloved community and, overall, our planet. Through the RISE program we’ve donated more than 10k USD to the Ocean Foundation, specifically to their Seagrass Grow project. This initiative has a simple premise: protect and restore seagrass meadows to mitigate climate change and revitalize ecosystems.
We understand the importance of preserving our planet and protecting the environment, so, by staying at Maya Luxe, you can enjoy the mental and physical health benefits of the beach while also contributing to a worthy cause. With our villas, you have a new benefit added to the list of why the beach is so good for you: because staying with us helps you help the planet.
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