VITAMIN SEA
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BY KIMBERLY BONÉY
Vitamin Sea T H E H E A L I N G P OW E R O F T H E O C E A N
IF RELAXATION was a destination on a map, it would, no doubt, be decorated with an immense blue sky, aglow with radiant sunlight and the reflection of a seemingly endless sea. The salt-kissed air would welcome us. The warm sand would be the soft, plush carpet at our feet. The birds would sing us a song, inviting us to come in and stay a while. Puffy white clouds would drop by to say hello before floating off into the distance, waving us a sweet goodbye. We’d be flooded with joyful memories of days filled with laughter, love and the sound of crashing waves. We would treasure the feeling of frothed saltwater on our skin, rinsing our worries away. The beach has enchanted the hearts and minds of those who need relief from the daily stresses of life since the dawn of humanity. While there are many aesthetic reasons the sea holds such charm, there’s a good bit of science behind it, too. Recent studies have indicated that “Blue Spaces,” a fancy term for locales with bodies of water, have the power to improve physical, mental and emotional well-being. 4 continued on page 16
JUNE 2020
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