The doctor told about the benefits of swimming in the sea

Swimming in seawater has many beneficial properties for humans. About the benefits of swimming in seawater, June 25, Gazeta.Ru" said Yaroslav Gurin, Associate Professor of Morphology at Pirogov University.

"Seawater is rich in salts and trace elements — magnesium, calcium, potassium and other substances that have a beneficial effect on the skin, accelerate the healing of small wounds and help with skin diseases such as eczema or psoriasis. In addition, swimming in cool seawater helps to harden the body and strengthen the immune system," Gurin said.

The doctor noted that staying in an open natural environment reduces stress levels and promotes psycho-emotional recovery.

However, the expert warned that there are factors that negatively affect human health when swimming in seawater.

"Polluted beaches, blooming waters or dangerous marine life can make swimming unsafe. In addition, in cold water without preparation, there is a risk of hypothermia and strain on the heart. <...> Freshwater bodies such as rivers and lakes can also be useful," Gurin said.

Earlier, on April 23, Daria Pronina, an endocrinologist at the Sberbank Health medical company, spoke about a safe way to lose weight by the summer. The expert notes that it is worthwhile to carefully approach weight loss in the presence of chronic pathologies.