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Author: Century 21 South Africa, 07 August 2018,
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Why living by the ocean is good for your health

There is nothing quite like the smell and the sound of the ocean. Its captivated many for centuries. Its mystique and beauty has a way of making even the most landlocked individuals long to be near it. It has magic, wonder, and depth that sometimes just can’t be explained. However, there are other benefits that the ocean possesses and recent studies have shown that living near the ocean is highly beneficial to one's health. Table View situated not far from the epicentre of Cape Town is one such location that is great for ocean relaxation and its also within close proximity to all the wonderful sights, scenes and sounds of the mother city. 

If one has to briefly peruse the internet it's not hard to find a library of articles and resources that praise the benefits of living by the ocean. As mental health is equally as important to physical health. Living by or near the ocean is an aid to both of these pivotal sides of healthy living. 

One of the many articles that focuses on these themes is entitled 5 Reasons to Stay Near the Ocean for Your Health which was written by Loraine Couturier. This gives a brief encounter on how the ocean is so important for everyone’s well-being. The article was recently published off www.lifehack.org. 

“There are health benefits to being near the ocean that are often unexplainable, it’s the magic of the sea. The sand, the surf and the sun that keeps us outdoors which is always good for the heart and soul”. -Couturier. Below are three reasons why living by the ocean is a fantastic idea. 

Unparalleled relaxation

Everyone is well aware that the sound of waves breaking is extremely relaxing and also a great way to alleviate stress. Sitting and watching the waves and engulfing oneself in the sounds of the sea is some of the most relaxing pastimes on the planet. Stress can lead to other physical ailments. This could be one of the most important reasons why moving to the ocean is a great idea and something that will undeniably add a few years onto your life.  

The cleansing quality of salt water

Its believed if one spends even just a few minutes in the oceans salty embrace daily, it has great benefits for the skin and works as a natural exfoliating exercise. According to the same article mentioned above, salty air is also great for one's lungs and sand can also help when mixed with the salt water to cleanse your skin even further.

Beaches provide effortless places to meditate

It's not surprising that the beach is a great place to meditate as the sound of the waves crashing can peaceful rock someone into a serene and tranquil state of being. This is why it's not surprising that online mediation guides often provide sounds of the ocean for those wishing to get into meditation for the purpose of mental well-being.

Many people all over the world dream of living near the ocean and now with leading property group Century 21 this can easily be achievable. Table View situated in Blouberg for many years has been one of the jewels of the Western Cape, offering some of the most majestic views of Table Mountain which makes Cape Town one of the most unique cities on the planet. With all the added health benefits of living by the ocean it would seem that now is the best time for investment. Century 21 has the best possible options for you to make the right decisions the first time aroundGet in contact with one of their highly skilled and regarded brokers today and start your next dream home by the ocean in the Table View area. You won’t be disappointed.