Why you feel so at home by the sea (it's in your blood!)

Have you ever stood by the sea and immediately felt that feeling of coming home? That deep sigh of relief, as if your body could finally relax? It turns out this feeling isn't as vague as it seems.

You literally carry the ocean with you

In 1897, French biologist René Quinton made a fascinating discovery: seawater contains almost exactly the same minerals as our blood plasma. This means your body is essentially a walking ocean. No wonder you feel so connected to the sea!

But it gets even crazier. Our body temperature of 37°C (98.6°F) matches the ocean temperature millions of years ago, when life on Earth began. Our cells are still "tuned" to that primordial ocean. So you are literally a piece of primordial sea.

Why sea air is so good for you

When you breathe in that salty sea air, something special happens in your body. That salty air resembles your own bodily fluids. Every breath feels like a step closer to yourself.

This also explains why people have been going to the sea for centuries for their health. That natural balance of minerals—magnesium for your muscles, calcium for your bones, zinc for your immune system—is simply a gift.

3 reasons why the sea is so good for you

1. Your body recognizes 'home'
When you hear waves, your body literally feels the ocean echoing in your blood. It's as if your DNA is whispering, "This is where I come from."

2. Minerals in perfect balance
Seawater (and products such as sea plasma) provide your body with exactly the minerals it needs, in the proportions that nature intended.

3. Complete relaxation
The sound, the smell, the sight of the sea—it all works together to melt away your stress. Your body temperature and heart rate stabilize, and your mind becomes calm.

Also read 👉 What a weekly dip in the sea, all year round, can do for you

Tip: consciously connect with the sea

The next time you're at the seaside, take a moment to consciously:

• Feel the seawater on your skin
• Breathe in that salty air deeply
• Listen to the rhythm of the waves
• Notice how your body responds

You'll find that it's no coincidence that you feel so at home there. It's literally in your blood.

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