Bathing in hot seawater can affect the body in other ways. A long, hot bath may cause low blood pressure, fainting, or tiredness. Spending too much time in the sun can also result in sunburn if a person does not protect their skin. Competitions are not open to employees (or members of their immediate families) of LST, CSS and CSC.

A 2020 study investigated the effect of aquatic therapy in a seawater pool in 62 people who had experienced a stroke. Aquatic therapy involves water exercises. The experiment consisted of 45-minute sessions on 5 days per week for 2 weeks. Atlantic scuba– a group dedicated to keeping fit with an interest in the sea. They are not qualified swimming instructors, only snorkelling and diving, however their in depth knowledge of the Cornish coast and the currents around Cornwall means they can do it safely. The group normally meet on Tuesday evenings at Gyllyngvase Beach at 7pm for 30-45 minutes. It’s usually an easy swim at an easy pace with flat water. They also meet at weekends, these swims can be anything from a swim around an island to lengths in a quarry. To find out more information, the Facebook group you can speak to them on is Cornwall Sea Swimmers. Nearly 2.4 billion people around the world – that’s about 40% of the total global population – live within 100km (62 miles) of the sea. Yet more people live alongside rivers or on the shores of lakes. But obstacles – such as accessibility or pollution – can prevent people from soaking up the benefits of blue spaces.Air near the sea also tends to be cleaner than air in cities and lower in common allergens. This may mean that people with conditions such as asthma or hay fever can breathe more easily by the ocean. Bathing: A key component of thalassotherapy is bathing in seawater. Some treatments may also involve bathing in water that contains seaweed or sea mud. Campbell believes humans have "an innate predisposition" towards natural environments that once benefitted us as an evolving species. Natural spaces that provided pre-modern humans with food, comfort and safety are likely to provide a similar sense of ease even in today's urban world. Spending time in blue spaces, says Campbell, can feel like "returning home". I first discovered Pure Nuff Stuff when I was looking for a natural deodorant. I had tried several natural deodorants before, but none of them seemed to work. Pure Nuff Stuff’s deodorant was a game-changer for me. It’s gentle on the skin, effective at controlling odour, and it smells great too! Cornish Chai Co.

Although research is limited, a few studies suggest that thalassotherapy may have health benefits. StrokeMarine-derived supplements can also have some risks. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not test the safety of these products before they enter the market.

People really value the therapeutic space," says Smith. "They love the sound of running water, having a reflective space to quietly sit, a place to clear your head away from the busy-ness of daily life. The closing date is as specified in each competition, and LST, CSS and CSC reserve the right to amend the competition end date at any time. Zijlstra, T. R., et al. (2005). Spa treatment for primary fibromyalgia syndrome: A combination of thalassotherapy, exercise and patient education improves symptoms and quality of life.Falmouth has plenty of options when it comes to sea swimming and a firm favourite is the breath-taking Blue Flag Gylllyngvase beach, just steps away from St Michaels. Gylly beach is our location for Wild Swimming Retreats and is ideal for all. The calm waters make it the perfect spot for an invigorating dip in the sea, whether you're just starting out our looking to improve your wild swim technique. But many experts now believe blue spaces, such as lakes and rivers, could be even more beneficial than green ones. Showering: People in thalassotherapy spas may also shower in seawater or fresh water that contains minerals from the sea. Practitioners may use hydromassage from high pressure jets of water to soothe muscles. The results showed the program produced temporary benefits between 3–6 months, but they did not last beyond this time. The effects included improvements in:

While Ahmed lives in a built-up suburb of Bristol, getting out into nature is now more important than ever for her family. "Lakes were always a no-go growing up, we never thought that you could actually just get in one and start swimming. Now I'm planning more trips so my kids can be exposed to the water." Harari, M., et al. (2011). Increased vitamin D serum levels correlate with clinical improvement of rheumatic diseases after Dead Sea climatotherapy [Abstract]. Blue spaces provide us with distractions that take our mind away from the day-to-day hassles of life," says Kate Campbell, a health psychology researcher at Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. "The sound of the crashing waves, the smell of salty air, the crunching of sand beneath our toes…The sensations relax our bodies and tell our minds to switch off." You'll find crayfish, big blue moki, camouflaged critters, colourful anemones and octopuses," says Nicole Miller, chair of Friends of the Taputeranga Marine Reserve Charitable Trust. "It's special to see abundant marine life up close. To be able to put on a mask and snorkel, and experience the biodiversity beneath the surface, is a life-changing experience for them."In 2016, a European research initiative, Blue Health, was founded to collect evidence on the health benefits of blue infrastructure in urban spaces.