Sunlight is essential to life on earth. We
also rely on it for some important aspects of our health.With summer in full swing, you’ve probably seen lots of
articles and recommendations for sun protection. While excessive sun exposure
is dangerous and protecting your skin is important, there are also many
important benefits of sunlight—and simply staying inside or always covering up
isn’t the answer.
Here are some of the
benefits of sunlight:
Sunlight
Lifts Your Mood. This may be due to the fact that its
rays cause the brain to release seratonin, which makes you feel good during the
day. It also helps you feel more alert, more focused, and calmer.
Sunlight
Improves Your Sleep. The more sunlight your body
enjoys, the more melatonin you produce at night. This improves your sleep,
synchronizes your biological clocks, and lowers stress.
Sunlight
Improves Bone Health. The primary salutary mechanism
is that sunlight’s medium-length ultraviolet rays, called UV-B, interact with
cholesterol in the skin to create a type of beneficial vitamin D you will not
get from popping vitamin pills.
The recommended amount is 15-20 minutes. At
minimum, with just face and arms exposed, try to get at least 15 or 20 minutes
of strong sun a day, a few times a week.
So ,get outside and enjoy the sunlight!
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