Why do I get bloated at the beach?
Why do I get bloated at the beach? Water is attracted to sodium like a magnet, so a few lacunae in being FOODWISE can leave you looking and feeling puffy and bloated. Sea air contains much higher levels of salt, which adds to the problem.
What are the side effects of going to the beach?
Another potential source of illness includes some types of cyanobacteria that form algal “blooms” (discolored water) and the toxins they produce. When people are exposed to cyanotoxins, they may have hay fever-like symptoms, skin rashes, sore throat, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or even kidney or liver damage.
Is the beach good for your body?
Research has consistently found that many aspects of being at the beach is soothing and can help ease depression. People who live by the water report better physical and mental health than those who don't. Another study found that people who live in homes with ocean views feel more calm than those who don't.
Why do I feel ill after the beach?
You are more likely to get sick if you swim at a closed beach or one that has not been tested for contamination. Swimmers can sometimes be exposed to more serious diseases like salmonella. People can get rashes simply from getting polluted water on their skin or in their eyes.
Why do I swell up when I go on vacation?
“As we travel, we tend to eat in restaurants, eat snacks, and consume other processed foods high in salt. This will raise our salt level in our body, increasing the fluid and again contributing to dependent edema [leg swelling].”