How often do you get to visit the ocean or gulf?

[senior citizen]

The Power of Negative Ions- The Ocean and Bodies of Water

Negative Ions- the invisible healer.

How often do you get to visit the ocean or the gulf?

Negative ions enhance our mood, stimulate our senses, improve appetite and sexual drive, provide relief from hay fever, sinusitis, bronchial asthma, allergies, migraines, even post operative pain and burns.

Negative ions stimulate the reticuloendothelial system which is a group of defense cells in our bodies which marshal our resistance to disease. Negative ions promote alpha brain waves and increased brain wave amplitude which results in a higher awareness level.

The body is better able to absorb oxygen into the blood cells, oxidize serotonin and filter airborne contaminants.

Normal ion counts in fresh country air is 2,000-4,000 negative ions per cubic centimeter. At a large water fall you might find over 100,000 negative ions. Polluted air such as in large cities might have less than 100 ions.

You might have noticed that you feel more refreshed near the ocean, a waterfall or even taking a shower. This is because all of these areas have a higher concentration of negative ions to positive ones.

The ocean typically has 2000 negative ions and 1000 positive. The force or energy of the falling or splashing water causes splitting of neutral particles of air, freeing electrons which attach to other air molecules causing a negative charge.

Indoor air also has concentrations of positive and negative ions just like the air outside. A well ventilated home will have similar concentrations of air ions as the outdoor air. Normal outdoor air (unless you are at the ocean or in the country) will have slightly more positive ions compared to negative ions. Indoor air can receive a higher negative ion count through simple things like showering or having a water source like an indoor fountain or a artificial negative ion generator.

The air can also become positively charged or have an abundance of positive ions through pollution and static electricity in your home. Polluted air with a high particulate count of dust will become statically charged. This static charge will attract the negative ions subsequently depleting or absorbing them. The end result will be indoor air with a depleted supply of negative ions and an oversupply of positive ions.

Static can also come from synthetic building materials, synthetic carpets, synthetic furniture, synthetic fabrics and clothing, plastics, urethane finishes, as well as EMF’s. All of these synthetic materials and objects will greatly upset the normal ion balance.

Indoor air that has a higher concentration of positive ions can lead to Sick Building Syndrome or even symptoms usually associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder or the "winter blahs". Studies suggest that air with a overall depleted ion count (positive and negative) or an abundance of positive ions and a lack of negative ions, does not promote a healthy environment and should be treated as polluted air.








　

[DougB]

Since I work in Satellite Beach and have a home in Melbourne also, I could visit it everyday. Although I don't. I feel more energized in my villa in the Villages!

[redwitch]

Probably as often as I want. Since I'm not a beach person (pure mountain gal), never is just fine by me.

[Bogie Shooter]

Whenever.........................

[jdsl1998]

just went to Honeymoon state park yesterday....beautiful day! I go about once every other week to a beach. I have been to both coast. Each has good qualities. But, my heart belongs to the Gulf from childhood days.

[Phanatic Luvr]

Not near enough. Absolutely love being near the beach and water.

[OBXNana]

We're beach people and go as often as possible. Our perfect world would be The Villages at the ocean! We looked, but couldn't find the combination.

[senior citizen]

Since I work in Satellite Beach and have a home in Melbourne also, I could visit it everyday. Although I don't. I feel more energized in my villa in the Villages!





I understand. My sister in law feels "energized" and at peace in the desert southwest, while our son feels "energized" in the mountains of Colorado.

WE love beautiful green Vermont, but I just can't take another rainy day after an entire winter of frozen tundra and sub zero temps. Very rainy and damp again here........after ONE BEAUTIFUL DRY SUNNY DAY yesterday.
I can see why we are all Vitamin D3 deficient up here. Enjoy your sun.

Having been raised in New Jersey, we do miss the ocean and always felt at peace there.......thus always vacationed at the Maine seacoast.....or Canadian maritimes.

[senior citizen]

just went to Honeymoon state park yesterday....beautiful day! I go about once every other week to a beach. I have been to both coast. Each has good qualities. But, my heart belongs to the Gulf from childhood days.


Sounds great; glad you got to enjoy the day.
The gulf beaches are beautiful with such white sand....
We've vacationed up and down the west gulf beaches of Florida.
You are lucky to be so close.....

[senior citizen]

We're beach people and go as often as possible. Our perfect world would be The Villages at the ocean! We looked, but couldn't find the combination.




Start one.....we will come. "If you build it, they will come".
Our favorite times for walks on the beach are very early morning and then again in the evening. So peaceful.

[Taltarzac725]

just went to Honeymoon state park yesterday....beautiful day! I go about once every other week to a beach. I have been to both coast. Each has good qualities. But, my heart belongs to the Gulf from childhood days.

I am jealous. I rarely go to the beach now but took weekly trips when I lived in Palm Harbor. I just needed to see an ocean every week or so even if the scenery was not always that spectacular. I also love the mountains though and miss these probably more.

[tucson]

I am jealous. I rarely go to the beach now but took weekly trips when I lived in Palm Harbor. I just needed to see an ocean every week or so even if the scenery was not always that spectacular. I also love the mountains though and miss these probably more.

This was my beach when I lived there in the late 70's, absolutely beautiful. I'll be living in that area again very soon, and can't wait to be spending time there a lot! :-)

[justjim]

Senior----thanks for the information regarding the ocean. Maybe that is why my wife loves the beach so much!

We have a condo at Cocoa beach and slip away to it when the weather is right. The kids use it more in the summer. Last year we spend a lot of time doing a "makeover" on it. Golfing is much better in TV. Cocoa Beach is only 2 hours from TV.

We also like New Smyrna Beach and it is a favorite beach because you can drive on to the beach and tailgate out of your vehicle. Yep, when my golfing days end---just will be a "beach bum"!

[Villages PL]

It might work for some people, assuming they have some ailment that needs healing. I have a friend who sometimes goes to the beach for a few days vacation and she says it helps her mood.

When I was 29 I had a beachfront appartment near the Santa Monica pier in California. I enjoyed it but I didn't have any ailment in need of healing. So, healthwise, I felt about the same as when I lived away from the ocean.

Having said that, I'm not really a beach person because I dislike the constant windyness of beaches.

[Abster]

Senior----thanks for the information regarding the ocean. Maybe that is why my wife loves the beach so much!

We have a condo at Cocoa beach and slip away to it when the weather is right. The kids use it more in the summer. Last year we spend a lot of time doing a "makeover" on it. Golfing is much better in TV. Cocoa Beach is only 2 hours from TV.

We also like New Smyrna Beach and it is a favorite beach because you can drive on to the beach and tailgate out of your vehicle. Yep, when my golfing days end---just will be a "beach bum"! We're also in The Villages and have primary residence in Cocoa Beach. We love the ocean!!

[senior citizen]

I envy all of you who have the best of both worlds with residences both at the beach and in T.V.........and Tucson, who will soon move to the beach.

I was researching the benefits of living near the ocean for my husband's skin issues and was pleasantly surprised to read that it would be helpful, just as his dermatologist suggested.

It's an interesting article........

LIVING BY THE BEACH

BY CARY FAITH

Living by the beach is not for everyone, but its for many. The advantages of living by the beach are much more than a vacation brochure shows.

You may think it’s just a result of clever advertising that most of us are attracted to living by the beach, or a built in instinctive urge.

It comes from within:

The desire of living by the beach comes from within us. Psychologically, water is associated with creativity and feelings and being close to the sea brings out our feelings and fosters creativity.

Research tells us the sound of waves actually alters the wave patterns in the brain and soothes you into a deeply calm and relaxed state. Relaxing in this way can help revitalize your mind and your body.

Deeper Sleep:

Ever wondered why you sleep more soundly after spending the day on the beach? Sea air is charged with healthy negative ions that increase our ability to absorb oxygen. These negative ions help balance levels of serotonin, a body chemical associated with mood and stress. Not only does the sea air make way for a sounder night of sleep but it also allows for a more refreshed feeling upon waking and through out the day. Living by the beach does promote healthier sleeping patterns.

Oh yes the Sun Shine:

Living by the beach gives way to ample opportunity for free sunshine. Sunshine is a main source of vitamin D . Vitamin D plays a major role in strengthening the bones and boosting the immune system. Inadequate levels of vitamin D are associated with several autoimmune diseases including multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, thyroiditis and Crohn’s disease. Recent research on this subject suggests that vitamin D may also prevent the growth and spread of various cancers, including some skin cancers. You can read more about the overwhelming amount of benefits vitamin D has on our bodies.

Sun to Improve Skin:

Our skin is the largest organ of the body and it absorbs chemicals and substances (both good and bad) and tries to rid itself of these substances through sweat. Yes, measures should be taken to avoid overexposure to the suns UV rays. Psoriasis and dermatitis can be relieved or even healed by regular doses of sunshine. The ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun works to slow the production of skin cells and inturn reduces inflammation. This is a common treatment, performed by dermatologists, by the use of an artificial light that emits low-level UV rays for these skin conditions.

Seawater does Promote Good Health:

When living by the beach you have the advantage of daily bathing in the sea, your own therapeutic pool. The qualities of seawater have been known to man for centuries and have been noted as having a great healing effect. The saltwater will heal the wounds and reduce infection, therefore being a great pain reliever.

A deficiency in Magnesium can lead to a host of health problems. The magnesium content of seawater is significant enough to have a nutritional and calming effect on our nerves. Potassium in seawater enters the skin and encourages good urinary flow. Seawater contains all the 89 known elements present in our bodies, including osmium, gold, vanadium, zinc, and iodine. This all explaining why sea bathing is so relaxing.

Bathing in seawater opens the pores and helps to remove toxins from the body by means of the lymph system, which is valuable in eliminating trapped fluids around the thighs, knees and ankles. Research also shows that bathing in seawater increases the elasticity of the skin, and improves its outer appearance.

Not all of us are lucky enough to live by the beach, near the beach or own a beach house. But those that do live by the beach or oceanfront are more likely living a calmer, less stressful life and healthier life with all the health benefits the sun and sea provide.

Benefits of Living by the Beach:
relaxation
infinite blue waters
ample physical activities
quality air
vitamin d
sense of well being
less smog
salt water
Magnesium
Potassium
Healthier skin
　











　

[tucson]

Thanks Senior for all of this informative info you've found. Being a New Englander and being within a short driving distance to a beach, I am so excited to being near the beach once again.

[obxgal]

Senior you are not correct in everything your reading. Do you realize how many septic system are in many beach towns and leak into the ocean. Do you know you can get mrsa from swimming in the ocean??

Google septic systems that leak into the ocean and mrsa from ocean water.

[senior citizen]

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[senior citizen]

Senior you are not correct in everything your reading. Do you realize how many septic system are in many beach towns and leak into the ocean. Do you know you can get mrsa from swimming in the ocean??

Google septic systems that leak into the ocean and mrsa from ocean water.


Thanks for the warning.....there's quite a bit on MRSA.
Usually people with open sores or cuts on their skin are more susceptible.......
Ditto for those with already compromised immune systems.
Actually, no matter where we end up after our home sells, we were planning on installing a salt water pool.....

http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-09-12-staph-superbug-MRSA-beaches_N.htm (http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/health/2009-09-12-staph-superbug-MRSA-beaches_N.htm)

Puget Sound, Washington State

California beaches

#Staphylococcus aureus (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/explore/staphylococcus-aureus)
#Staphylococcus (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/explore/staphylococcus)

MRSA and Other Types of Staph Found in Ocean. An increase in staph bacteria found at public beaches has led some to worry about the risks of swimming in the ocean. Recent studies raise concerns.

In recent years the incidence of staph bacteria (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/ret-talbot/28j42va) has increased in a variety of community settings including public beaches according to recent studies. In particular, one type of staph bacteria called Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is causing significant concern since it has now been found at public beaches along both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of North America.

Staph infections can pose health risks ranging from skin infections to life-threatening conditions such as pneumonia, and the best defense is to limit exposure. That doesn’t necessarily mean ruling out all trips to the beach, say experts, who advise beachgoers to cover any open cuts before going to the beach and then showering afterwards.
What is MRSA?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes MRSA as "a type of bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics." In addition to methicillin, MRSA is resistant to common antibiotics such as penicillin and amoxicillin, which is one reason it is so potentially dangerous. Most incidences of MRSA are secondary to exposure in a hospital or other healthcare facility, but increasingly community-associated MRSA infections have been reported.

Increase of Staph Bacteria Found at Beaches
Recent research by microbiologists at both the University of Washington in Seattle and the University of Miami in Florida found staph bacteria at public beaches on both coasts. In one 2008 study, researchers sampled 10 Washington State beaches during an eight month period and found MRSA at half of the beaches. Other types of highly resistant staph bacteria were found at nine of the ten beaches. In the other study, researchers found that one in three individuals swimming at a South Florida beach was exposed to staph. Although no staph bacteria were found at Southern California beaches (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/ret-talbot/28n92va) surveyed as part of the University of Washington study, experts believe it is likely staph bacteria exists there as well.


How Staph Infection is Spread
Staph infections are most commonly spread from direct contact with an infected person or an infected person’s personal items. Outside of hospitals and other healthcare facilities, staph infections are most commonly spread in places such as dormitories, schools and locker rooms, especially where skin-to-skin contact or the sharing of personal items commonly occurs. It has generally been thought that staph does not naturally occur in the environment, and so there are some important questions about how staph bacteria is showing up in water and sand samples at public beaches.
Health Risks Associated with Staph Bacteria and MRSA
Most individuals who come into contact with staph bacteria will only experience a mild infection that is easily treated, but children, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems are at much higher risk, especially if they are exposed to the one of the strains (like MRSA) which is resistant to antibiotic treatment. According to unconfirmed statistics, at least 100,000 people are affected by MRSA each year, and of those, close to 19,000 die from it.

Should People Swim at Public Beaches which May Have Staph Bacteria?
More research is needed before the true risks of contracting a staph infection secondary to going to the beach are fully known. In the interim, health professionals encourage common sense like showering before swimming, covering all open wounds while at the beach and showering after any dip in the ocean.