Health – Forgotten Coast Fun https://forgottencoastfun.com Discover Old Florida Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:39:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://i0.wp.com/forgottencoastfun.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-Beach-Scene-Forgotten-Coast-Logo-scaled-e1579810669364.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Health – Forgotten Coast Fun https://forgottencoastfun.com 32 32 169408001 These Beaches Were Made for Walking… https://forgottencoastfun.com/2021/11/11/beaches-made-for-walking/ https://forgottencoastfun.com/2021/11/11/beaches-made-for-walking/#respond Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:19:15 +0000 http://forgottencoastfun.com/?p=1478 While the beaches of the Forgotten Coast are breathtaking to view, they are also perfect for exploring on foot. The views are always changing as you are treated to a wide variety of birds, as well as dolphins, along with an occasional shark or ray.

Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Even though walking in sand is more difficult, beach strollers tend to walk for a longer time because of the beauty of their surroundings.

Take time to explore the quiet beauty of the Forgotten Coast’s beaches on foot. Not only are you doing something healthy for your body, but your spirit as well.

Walking Along the Beach

Health Benefits of Walking on the Beach:

  • The texture of the sand forces your muscles and tendons work over twice as hard as walking on a hard, flat surface
  • Has been shown to reduce stress and promote relaxation
  • Strengthens muscles and tendons in the legs and feet
  • Burns significantly more calories than walking on a flat surface
  • The sand exfoliates the dead skin from your feet as you walk
  • Your body will use the sunlight to produce Vitamin D
  • Strolling barefoot has many benefits, but for longer walks be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes to avoid potential shin splints and heel tendon pain.
  • Since so many of our beaches are pet-friendly, it’s a great way to get exercise with your pup.

Walking on sand can be quite beneficial for your health. However, as with any new physical activity, you want to start slowly and increase your distance walked over time. Even walking can lead to injury if you go for too long or try to go for too great a distance before your muscles are ready.

A Walk on the Beach

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Best Places to Walk on the Beach Along the Forgotten Coast

  • St. George Island
  • Cape San Blas
  • Mexico Beach
  • Dog Island
  • St. Joe Beach
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A Visit to the Forgotten Coast is a Great Way to Increase Vitamin D Levels https://forgottencoastfun.com/2021/10/03/boost-vitamin-d-on-forgotten-coast/ https://forgottencoastfun.com/2021/10/03/boost-vitamin-d-on-forgotten-coast/#respond Sun, 03 Oct 2021 12:15:00 +0000 http://forgottencoastfun.com/?p=1471 Have you been feeling tired or lethargic lately? You may be low on Vitamin D. Since your body makes this essential vitamin when skin is exposed to the UVB rays of the sun, the Forgotten Coast provides an excellent place to boost your Vitamin D levels.

Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins for good health. Because it helps the human body use calcium from the diet, it is essential for strong bones. While it has many roles in the body, instructing the cells in the gut to absorb calcium and phosphorus is one of Vitamin D’s most essential functions.

Humans obtain vitamin D from sunlight and the food we eat. However, some people, including those with darker skin and those over the age of 65,are more at risk for being deficient in Vitamin D. While most people with a deficiency don’t experience symptoms, in extreme cases a lack of vitamin D can lead brittle, thin bones in a condition called rickets. With rickets the bone tissue fails to properly mineralize, which results in soft bones, in addition to skeletal deformities. Research continues to reveal that Vitamin D plays a major role in protecting the body against a number of health problems.

If you live in northern latitudes, are homebound, or wear head coverings or long robes for religious purposes, you may need to add more vitamin D-rich foods to your diet or take a supplement like cod liver oil. Some foods rich in Vitamin D include salmon, swordfish, cod liver oil, canned tuna, beef liver, egg yolks, sardines.

The Forgotten Coast of Florida is a great place to visit when you want to increase your Vitamin D levels. Hundreds of miles of beaches and trails, along with unforgettably quaint downtown areas and riverfront boardwalks provide perfect ways to spend time in the Florida sun.

Sunshine Vitamin

Midday is the best time for being in the sun to boost Vitamin D. Remember to limit time in the sun and be sure to use protection when you aren’t trying to boost your Vitamin D levels. You should also consult your doctor for medical advice before making major health-related changes.

Vitamin D is known as the “Sunshine Vitamin” because when skin is exposed to the UVB rays of the sun, the body makes Vitamin D from cholesterol in the skin.

Serious Health Consequences Linked to Low Vitamin D Levels

  • Osteoporosis
  • Cancer
  • Depression
  • Muscle weakness
  • Death

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Breeze By the Bay 5K & 10K Race Coming Up March 28 on Cape San Blas https://forgottencoastfun.com/2020/02/22/breeze-by-the-bay-5k-10k-race-coming-up-march-28-on-cape-san-blas/ https://forgottencoastfun.com/2020/02/22/breeze-by-the-bay-5k-10k-race-coming-up-march-28-on-cape-san-blas/#respond Sat, 22 Feb 2020 04:10:01 +0000 http://forgottencoastfun.com/?p=5084 Registration has begun for the Breeze By the Bay 5K and 10K Runs scheduled for March 28, 2020. Both runs start and finish at Salinas Park in Cape San Blas, FL. Runners will use the paved trail that runs parallel to Cape San Blas Road on the Gulf side.

Click here to register for the race. On March 27, runners will pick up their Registration Bags at a location to be determined between 5:00 and 7:00 pm. On race day, March 28, registration/check-in begins at 7:30 am and continues until 8:00 am. Both the 5K and 10K races will begin at 8:30 am.

Get $10 OFF if you register by January 31st or $5 OFF if you register by February 28th.

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