Why do you still feel waves after swimming in the sea? Kuya Kim explains

Have you ever gotten out of the sea after a long swim and still felt like waves were crashing against your body even when you're already on dry land?

In Saturday's episode of "24 Oras Weekend," Kuya Kim explained that this sensation is normal and has a scientific explanation behind it.

He said the lingering wave-like feeling after prolonged swimming is caused by the brain adjusting to a sudden change in motion.

"Ang tila hampas ng alon na iyong nadarama pagkatapos mong mag-swimming nang matagal sa dagat ay kapag nahihirapan ang ating utak mag-adapt sa change of motion," Kuya Kim said.

He added that the vestibular system in our inner ear is responsible for our sense of balance and motion.

"Kapag tayo'y nasa tubig at paulit-ulit na nahahampas ng alon ang ating katawan, nasasanay ang ating vestibular system sa tuloy-tuloy na motion," he said.

However, once you step back onto land, your brain needs time to readjust to stillness even if you're already standing or lying down.

"Kapag tayo naman ay aahon, nag-a-adjust naman ito pabalik sa normal, kaya kahit nakatayo ka na sa lupa o nakahiga ka na sa iyong kama, nahihirapan pa rin bumalik ang ating utak sa state of stillness," he said.

Kuya Kim likened the sensation to a condition known as Mal de Débarquement syndrome or "sickness of disembarkation," a rare vestibular disorder in which a person feels movement even when they are not.

"Kung madalas mangyari ito o matagal mo itong nararanasan, mas mabuting magpatingin sa doctor," he said.

Going to the beach is more than just a way to beat the summer heat, as it can also benefit mental health.

According to clinical psychologist Michaela Jamora, spending time in blue spaces can help clear the mind. The color blue, after all, is often associated with calmness and relaxation.

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