8 Things beach or pool lovers need to know

Those who like to enjoy the sea or a good pool during their holidays tend to have endless discussions about the best way to learn to swim, how to make the activity more conducive to health, which beaches are the best and where is the water. cleaner. In this post, we have gathered answers to the most frequently asked questions, as well as debunking myths that have already prevented many people from enjoying water activities.

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Some tourists are sure that a dip in cold water during a hot day favors the body’s acclimatization and circulation. But the fact that cold water stimulates the production of immune system cells (T-lymphocytes) is only pertinent for those who have acclimatized beforehand. For others, a sudden drop in temperature it represents a serious stress for the body, an overload for the heart, and also for the blood vessels.

In order not to suffer from heart palpitations, respiratory disorders, chronic diseases and seizures, after lying in the sun on a hot day, avoid diving completely, as cliff jumpers do. Enter the sea gradually, wet your body and, when you are acclimatized, you can dive fully. After that, you can already do your jumps in the water, as the practice will no longer be dangerous.

Many people run away at the sight of a harmless dragon-like seahorse, or are terrified of sea urchins, whose spines are painful but not life threatening. On the other hand, some sea creatures are beautiful but very dangerous for human life.

For example, the venom present in the tentacles of sea wasps can kill 60 people in 3 minutes. And the conical shells bought with souvenirs may have served as a home for molluscs with a poisonous thorn. Danger arises when people try to pick up a live shell with their hands: conotoxin venom causes fainting and, in certain cases, even paralysis and heart failure.

Our ear is, by nature, protected against water: its shell shape does not allow water to enter and accumulate inside. Not to mention the ear wax keeps the pH acidic, which kills bacteria and fungi. But in people who swim frequently, the wax eventually washes out, leaving the ear vulnerable. With the weakening and cooling of the body, the problem of otitis may arise.

Doctors recommend clean the ears with the corners of cloth napkins, dry them with a hair dryer (not with hot air, just lukewarm) and drip alcohol-based ear drops. AND preferably use caps or earmuffs in the shape of mushrooms, balls or arrows. The market also offers children’s ear protectors, in a silicone-free version, made of hypoallergenic material, to which wax and almond oil are added.

To keep your skin healthy, don’t forget to take a fresh water shower right after you get out of the sea. Thus, you get rid of the uncomfortable effects of salt.🇧🇷 Then dry the whole body and apply a product with a UV ray filter. At night, use moisturizing cream.

Chlorine from swimming pools often causes eye inflammation, skin aging, and hair damage. How to protect yourself? The best alternative is to swim in a pool whose water is treated with ozone or ultraviolet light. In such cases, chlorine is added in small amounts. In an ordinary swimming pool, the best way to protect yourself is to wear a cap well adjusted to the head and goggles with silicone edges.

Before swimming, remove all makeup as chlorine can cause allergies when in contact with cosmetic products. And all over the body, use baby cream or moisturizing cream. After swimming, take a shower using sponge and liquid soap. Dry your body with a towel and apply moisturizing creams with polyunsaturated fatty acids, lecithin, vitamins A and E, as well as oils. In cold weather, don’t go outside immediately: wait between 20 and 30 minutes, so that the extra moisture is eliminated from your skin.

It is common to come across a beautiful, sunny beach and not pay attention to the ‘No swimming’ or ‘No diving’ signs. If such a notice is near a river, lake or well, it is very likely that, through drainage or other means, causes of gastrointestinal, ear, eye and parasitic infections circulate. And in industrialized areas, factories often dump waste that triggers allergies and other illnesses. Algae blooms can also be a sign of high bacterial activity.

Not to mention that in some cases, even in smaller rivers, the current and the existence of branches and stones at the bottom can cause drowning. An emblematic case in this sense was the tragic death of actor Domingos Montagner in the São Francisco River.

At sea, no-bathing signs are often life-saving, as they are placed in front of areas where rip currents pull people into the ocean. Such currents exist in different parts of the world: Phuket, Thailand, Gulf of Mexico (USA, Mexico) and countless Brazilian beaches. It is necessary to avoid swimming in narrow areas, between coastal ridges and islands. If you have entered a current zone, do not swim towards the sand, but perpendicular to it, leaving the flow of the current to reach a safe place. And never ignore the diving banbecause at the bottom you can end up finding stones, iron bars and sunken objects.

Many people have learned to swim spontaneously in a river or sea. Of course, if the water is calm and transparent, and if your assistant has the necessary knowledge, you can try swimming. provisionally with the help of buoys. Parents often teach their children this way by standing in front of each other and releasing the child a short distance away.

However, although sea water is denser, which favors the act of floating, swimming lessons generally ignore the sun’s rays, which prevent the visualization of waves or, sometimes, marine animals. Professionals advise enrolling in a course for beginners, in a swimming pool with an instructor. Most people learn to swim without major difficulties, acquiring knowledge that will last a lifetime.

If you’ve never undergone professional swimming training and also don’t know much about rescue methods, then don’t ignore the tips that lifeguards usually offer on beaches. According to specialists, a happy and fun way to learn is to read information leaflets on the subject that are sometimes distributed on beaches during the season by the lifeguards themselves.

With it, you will learn to react correctly when in extreme situations. For example, if a rip current pulls you and your child into the sea, rescuers advise do not throw the child up constantly, as both will be exhausted after 20 or 30 seconds. The ideal is to keep the child on his back over the water, holding him by the neck, and swim with slow strokes🇧🇷 That way, you save energy while waiting for the rescue professionals to arrive.

The safest, of course, is to swim on licensed beaches, where water samples are frequently tested. If the water temperature is higher than 24°C, avoid swallowing the liquid as it may be contaminated by a rotavirus. Symptoms manifest themselves after 2 or 3 days: vomiting, diarrhea, fever and sore throat.

Do not wash fruits and vegetables with sea water. Otherwise, you run a serious risk of contracting escherichia coli or enterovirus🇧🇷 By the way, meningitis can also arise in people due to a virus, not cold water.

If you have a baby with you, do not leave it by the sea, where the water tends to be dirtier and more contaminated. It’s best to keep him on the sand with beach toys or in an inflatable pool, filled with water taken from a deeper part of the sea.

As for swimming pools, doctors claim that the concentration of microorganisms that cause serious infections tends to be small, as bacteria die quickly in contact with chlorine. However, infections caused by contact with other people’s objects tend to occur with some frequency in swimming pools.

In summer, water gives us double happiness. It is the best remedy against heat and the source of countless diversions. And not everyone knows that it is possible to add some more nice bonuses:

accelerated calorie burning when swimming in cold water (maximum weight loss is achieved by swimming butterfly style)
Fast posture improvement: the spine is less burdened. At the same time, the muscles of the back are strengthened, as well as those of the pectorals and hips (the backstroke is the most efficient for such results)
the abdomen of your dreams appear faster if you swim assiduously and use your legs a lot
stress reliefsince cold water and swimming are good for the nervous system (to relax, try the breaststroke and backstroke)
increase in intellectual level🇧🇷 Were you surprised by this one? Well, coordinated movements and intense breathing contribute to blood oxygenation (so that the brain benefits more, swim in different styles and faster).

Not to mention, you’ll get the swimmer’s bonus: a healthy heart and lungs, more flexible joints, and a stronger immune system. It is the perfect activity for those who suffer from varicose veins and herniated discs. And finally, a very inspiring fact: it is possible to practice swimming from the first month of life until old age.

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