Salty, sandy and delirious

There's literally nothing on earth like a swim in the ocean. It blows away the cobwebs, refreshing the mind, body and soul. So why do we feel so freaking fabulous after a plunge in nature's party pool?..

* seawater, like the unrefined salt we make from it, contains all 84 known elements found in the body (refined or table salt contains 2 or 3 and it's hideously bad for you)
* the skin is our largest organ and loves an all-over wash: the ocean acts like an antiseptic and reduces inflammation and itching
* negative ions from the ocean strengthen the body's immune system, reinforce collagen and improve metabolism. They work their way into the bloodstream and end up where they're needed: calcium ions in the bones and potassium ions in muscles.
* breathing in the negative ions - from sea mist - has shown to alleviate depression and stress (Niagara Falls, the highest natural producer of negative ions, is one of the healthiest places on earth)
* seawater draws out toxins from the entire body
* it improves circulation and relieves aches and pains
* the magnesium content and sound of rhythmic waves is intensely calming, (don't you just sleep like a dream after a day at the beach?)
* we evolved from the sea, so a part of us feels like it's going home

Bikini? Check. Sarong? Check.
Laters.