Most people like going to the beach. The feel of sand on our feet, the sound of the breeze in our ears…and just the freedom of the open space. It’s soothing and people go there to just revitalize and charge there batteries. What you however might not have known, is that the beach just isn’t fun, it’s also has a lot of health benefits to offer.

Here are some of the health benefits of going to the beach you probably didn’t know about:

1. Exfoliant

It feels good to walk barefoot in the sand at the beach? That’s because approximately 3,000 to 7,000 nerve endings in each foot  are awaken when you walk on the tiny grains of the sand. Wet sand especially, is known to be a good natural exfoliant therapy for your feet as it peels of the dead cells on the skin of your feet leaving them feeling soft and smooth. Yes, that’s why you get that feeling after you leave the beach. Exfoliation should not be viewed as pampering yourself but more about wanting a healthier skin. Did you know that your body excretes around 50,000 skin cells every single minute? Some of these skin cells keep clinging on to your body which makes you appear to have dry skin and can even be a source of blackheads or others. Exfoliation prevents all of this.

2. Keeps you active

The beach is one of the best places to hangout with friends and loved ones. It’s also a fun place to to exercise without really being aware of it. Most people go to the beach for a long walk or swimming which burns calories. Walking on the beach is way better than walking in your neighborhood, as the sand you’re walking on at the beach shift whenever you step on it, allowing you to use muscles that you don’t use with your shoes on. Also, swimming is a low impact exercise and improves the agility of your body and burns calories effectively.

3. Healthy air for you

Sea air is packed with negative ions which is a good way to boost your immune system, balance the level of your seratonin – a body chemical the helps reduce your stress levels and improve your mood. And that in turn makes sleep a lot better. The beach is offering us more quality air.

Conclusion

So basically, the beach is a free spa that doesn’t ask of nothing of you but to visit. And let’s not forget about the sun gives enough calcium and makes our bones healthier (something the vitamin D in that milk you’re drinking cannot match).

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Sun

Not only is the Sun the object that we human beings have based our lives around since the beginning of time, it is also a friendly entity that enhances our day-to-day enjoyment. And, fortunately for those living in Dubai, the Sun’s light is something that the Middle East has an abundance of.

The sun is causing both hazardous environments that are inhospitable for people in some parts of the world, and physical ailments to those that find themselves unprepared to deal with heat and radiation. Residents in the UAE must be mindful of the Sun to protect themselves and their families from the dangers it creates.

Skin cancer in UAE

In recent years, doctors have warned of an increased risk of skin cancer in the UAE. Due to changes in people’s lifestyles, risk factors contributing to skin cancer have risen substantially. Such factors include people spending more time outdoors, making frequent trips to the tanning salon, and vacationing in spots close to the equator.  In fact, beyond just skin cancer, recent health reports show vastly more incidences of all types of cancer occur in expatriates when compared to natives in the UAE, with expats accounting for a majority of cases of every type of cancer measured.

Fortunately, skin cancer is among the most treatable kinds of cancer; with one of lowest mortality rates among the various cancers that a person could have. The UAE in particular has an extremely low incidence of mortality caused by skin cancers versus the rest of the world.

Early detection

What should you be looking out for?

Those with moles, freckles or other skin marks should be especially vigilant in monitoring for changes to such features. Additionally, people with a family history of skin cancer are more likely to develop it themselves, so they should be on the lookout for skin discoloration, unusual freckles, coarse and fine wrinkles, benign tumors, cancerous and precancerous lesions, and dilation of small blood vessels under the skin.

Managing your costs

Dubai itself does have a number of clinics and medical facilities that provide mole mapping service, so it’s easy to get the preventive care that you need if you feel that you are at risk. The trick is making sure that you don’t have to pay through the nose to ensure that you can detect skin cancer as early as possible.