Embrace the BLUE

The positive effects of being in and around water can have a huge impact on your health and wellbeing. Here’s how to ride the wave of ‘blue therapy’

WORDS: ALI HORSFALL.

Ever had a deep and soothing sleep thanks to the relaxing sound of the sea, or experienced the ultimate buzz from an invigorating, wild skinny-dip? Yes? Then you’ll know just how powerful water can be. So it’s no wonder the ancient Greeks soaked in mineral-rich thermal springs to help them feel better, and seaside trips were often prescribed by doctors during Victorian times. And it seems they were on to something because now there’s a body of science-led evidence to prove that water can indeed heal. JOIN THE BLUE GYM The term ‘blue space’ is used to refer to our oceans, seas, rivers, lakes, ponds, streams and waterfalls – but can include all kinds of water. The idea is that both coastal and natural water environments – which have been…

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Woman & Home (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2022

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