It’s a good thing then that Costa Rica’s borders are both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Millions of people plan their Costa Rica vacations to include one or the other body of water and beaches. From Tamarindo beach to Puerto Viejo, the Osa Peninsula to Papagayo Peninsula, there’s a lot of Costa Rica ocean to choose if you are looking to rejuvenate your health during this Covid pandemic stress.

Vitamin Sea comes from the Costa Rica ocean

British doctor Richard Russell said in 1769 that drinking and swimming in ocean water would aid in the recovery from scurvy, jaundice, leprosy and glandular fever. Today, there is enough medical evidence reporting that the minerals and flow of the sea is beneficial to one’s health.  Certainly, swimming keeps you fit, but there’s so much more to a dip in the Costa Rica seas.

The ocean’s minerals include sodium, chloride, iodine, sulphate, magnesium and calcium. Immersing in these usefully treat psoriasis, eczema and other skin-related immunity diseases. This works by making the skin less dry. In general, he sea is an antiseptic, the best option for healing any wound.

A dip in the Costa Rica ocean is good for your breathing

With all discussions on Covid-19, it’s interesting to note that the saline  of the Costa Rica ocean creates nasal irrigation. Surfers have known this secret for years.

The medical charity Allergy UK, Newcastle University scientists, a study by a doctor at Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and many others have concurred that  seawater breaks down the elements in the nasal passages that cause inflammation. In addition, the ocean breeze aids in healing respiratory difficulties including hay fever, sinusitis and even cystic fibrosis.

Let’s not forget that the weightlessness of the water can calm your body.

Why would you wait for a chance to feel your best health? Book your trip with Costa Rica Vacations today and hit the beach and ocean.