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June 20, 2020

Health Benefits of Living the Lakeshore Life

While it’s no secret that living near a body of water has a lot to offer, can you imagine that health benefits are also included on that list? It’s true! In addition to the beautiful views, scenic drives and fun days spent on the boat, doctors and other experts have found a connection between living near the water to benefits for a person’s mind and body.

Learn five health of the many health benefits of living the vibrant Lakeside lifestyle:

  1. Fresh Air

Air that has been exposed to water is charged with a large amount of negative ions. These ions in the air help your body to absorb oxygen. They also have been linked to the increase of the production of serotonin, which is a mood chemical that helps individuals to alleviate depression, relieve stress and boost their energy.

There is a good reason that we crave fresh air when we’re experiencing stress – it helps to balance the mind, body and soul.

  1. Strengthened Immune System

When you breathe in the fresh air and decrease your stress levels, it does wonders to your immune system. Researchers have concluded that there is a direct correlation between levels of stress in the body and White Blood Cell production levels. White Blood Cells help to fight off infections and comprise a healthy person’s immune system.

Plants and trees, especially those near water, are known to give off a chemical by the name of phytoncides. When humans breathe this in, it results in an elevated white blood cell count, which is great for fighting off illnesses or infections. Living in a relaxing lake environment would undoubtedly assist in alleviating the stress of day to day life. Especially at a time like this, who wouldn’t want that?

  1. Increased feelings of happiness/ fulfillment

If you’re feeling a little down in the dumps right now with our current environment, we promise you that you are not alone! While the strict lockdowns are starting to loosen, people still cannot shake the feeling of monotony that accompanies each day that drags by. Living on the lake could significantly help with this! Rather than watching TV for 5 hours every day, how does going out on the boat for 5 hours sound?

While the lake does give you something to keep you entertained during quarantine, there are also scientific reasons it helps people feel better. The term “Blue Mind” refers to the meditative state that the brain enters when the body is exposed to water. Scientists have determined that looking at/enjoying water floods the brain with dopamine (feel good hormones) naturally.

  1. Better sleep

Exposure to water has been known to relax the mind and body unlike anything else. Think about how many people need a sound machine to fall asleep at night! Wouldn’t it be great to have your own natural sound machine right outside your window? While it’s hard to argue that the sound of water helps people to get their beauty sleep, there is another reason that it helps people get zzz’s as well. In many ways, being near water helps to clear the mind of unwanted distractions or unpleasant thoughts. This allows the mind to gravitate into greater, deeper sleep.

  1. You can lengthen your life

Did you know that by living near the water you can potentially add healthy days to your life? That’s right! People who live near lakes and other bodies of water have more opportunities to be active, which helps them to stay moving. A mixture of physical activity and the relaxed state that can be caused by water can help people to lengthen their life.

Ready to live near the lake? Tired of enjoying water only on vacation? Sooner or later you’ll call Jim Slater!

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