Sea or mountains: which is better for health

What is the use of mountains?

The first thought is in romance: in the snow-capped peaks and slopes covered with alpine grasses. And this is true, but the main advantage of resting in the mountains is its thin air, which is considered a source of longevity.

The fact is that in the mountains, blood oxygen saturation increases to 96-98%. The moment you feel a rapid heartbeat on the rise, you have to breathe deeper, which leads to increased ventilation in the lungs, thanks to which the functionality of the respiratory system is being improved. In addition, the number of red blood cells in the blood increases sharply.

Also, do not forget that there are no pollen and allergens in the mountain air, and the number of microorganisms per 1 m³ is only 4-5 instead of the usual urban 3-17 thousand. The healing power of air enriched with ozone ions is such that, entering the respiratory tract, ionized particles destroy pathogens. 

There is a benefit here from ultraviolet radiation, the radiation of which increases with every 100 meters of height, which has an excellent effect on efficiencyand on mental workand on a dreamafter which you feel truly refreshed.

Climbing the mountains, you will quickly forget about your chronic fatigue, apathy to everything that happens and insomnia that torment you in the city. In the mountains, the level of the hormone of happiness and pleasure rises in the body, sensory perception is sharpened and you experiencing an unprecedented surge of strength.

And of course, walking in the mountains has a beneficial effect on the appearance and general well-being. Such a vacation, even if you choose the easiest option – to climb the slope on the funicular, spread a blanket on the grass and enjoy the nature around you, inhaling the aroma of the plants around you, will bring you incredible benefits.

For whom is a vacation in the mountains suitable?

Holidays in the mountains are actively recommended by climatotherapists to those who suffer from diseases of the heart and blood vessels, endocrine and respiratory systems, and pathologies of the nervous system. allergic reactions, addictions and blood diseases.

And if you don’t have any illnesses, then vacation in the mountains can be safely considered as the prevention of emotional burnout, colds and stress.

What is the use of the sea?

Of course, primarily in the marine environment that surrounds you, when you stroll along the promenade, sit on the beach, admiring the water.

Rest on the seaside is useful at any time of the year, since the main thing here is not only swimming in the sea water, but also the sea air. Especially for those who suffer from ENT diseases.

The blood is saturated with oxygen, blood circulation and heart rate are normalized, lymph accelerates. Ions of useful metals enter the body, this reduces the concentration of free radicals and their negative effect on humans.

And if you like to walk on warm sand or pebbles, you start the process of activating special points on the feet, which are responsible for the work of internal organs.

Sea water is rich in impurities. For the most part, these are metal salts. During a seaside holiday in the human body, such processes are activated as:

• skin regeneration;

• cleansing mucous membranes;

• lowering blood pressure;

• improved metabolism;

• stimulation of heart contractions;

• oxygen saturation.

And there is no need to talk about the benefits of massage with waves: in soft warm water you can lie for hours, spread out with an asterisk, it incredibly relaxes and soothes. Didn’t stay aside here bromine – a natural sedative that is part of sea water.

Rest in the coastal area for several weeksstrengthens immunity and promotes hardening of the whole body, making it healthy, and regular swimming and diving form a strong immunity to tonsillitis, sinusitis and other ENT diseases.

It is up to you to choose which is more useful – the sea or the mountains. However, one does not exclude the other.