Nature: Unfiltered

OCEAN

It's probably my favorite part of nature, I always feel more healthy and vibrant when I'm at the beach. The combination of the sun, the sand and the ocean is magical! Ok, not really magical, but it sure feels like it! So what is it that makes me (and probably you too!) feel so healthy at the beach? It's a combination of the things in my previous posts; being in direct contact with the earth (sand is an excellent conductor for earthing), getting getting a good dose of the sun, and much better air quality. All this with one special addition: the ocean. 

The ocean is full of magnesium and other minerals. Magnesium is amazing for our health and since the best way to get magnesium is transdermally (through the skin) then swimming in the ocean gives you a good dose. Most people are at least slightly magnesium deficient if not severely. In ancient times we would bathe in magnesium rich oceans and rivers and our soil was full of a variety of minerals. But since then we have moved inland, started filtering our water and adding harmful chemicals, and depleting our soil of its rich minerals. There are also things that we do that deplete out bodies like drinking soda, coffee, alcohol, or eating sugar and even overexercising! Because of this we have to be vigilant. Swimming in the ocean is the best way to get this precious mineral. 

Prove it you say? Simple. Magnesium is most helpful for deep and restful sleep, ever notice how you sleep better at the beach after a day of swimming? It's magnesium! I always sleep so well after a day at the beach, another reason I love being there. 

Now of course we aren't all lucky enough to live near the ocean so there are other ways to get your magnesium. The best option is to make magnesium lotion or spray -http://www.modernalternativemama.com/blog/2012/12/17/monday-health-wellness-magnesium-lotion/ . This is my favorite home remedy and I use every night before bed! 

You can also use a product called "magnesium calm", it's a drink mix and while I don't use it personally I've heard all good things about it. You can also eat raw cacao and dark leafy greens. 
So get to the beach this summer! Swim in the ocean! And in the mean time make sure you are getting this precious mineral at home as well.