I'm sure like me you are all enjoying this beautiful sunny weather that we are having. It feels so good to get outside, feel the warmth on your skin and do things which you may otherwise not do.
While we know that we need to protect ourselves from too much sun, being in the sunshine is very good for us.
1. It strengthens bones and immunity
Just like plants, we metabolise sunlight, turning it into Vitamin D. Vit D regulates the absorption of calcium and phosphorous and is a building block to a strong immune system. Regular exposure to the sun is therefore important for the healthy growth and development of strong bones and teeth and can reduce risk of developing osteomalacia (soft bones) or osteoporosis (fragile bones). It can also reduce the likelihood of getting flus and cold.
2. It improves sleep quality
During the daytime on a sunny day, the optic nerve sends a message to the gland in your brain to decrease it production of melatonin, the hormone that makes you feel drowsy at night. Exposure to sun helps regulate the body's 24 hour cycle and helps you feel tired when the sun goes down.
3. It improves mood
Sunlight increases the levels of serotonin, in the brain. Serotonin is one of the happy hormones in the body, which helps regulate appetite, sleep, memory and mood. It helps those with mild depression and in general we tend to feel better and brighter on sunnier days.
In addition to these benefits, we tend to make different choices when the sun is shining. We are more likely to socialise with others, be more active, leave work earlier, relax, eat healthier, all of which have positive effects on our whole body system.
So, go out, get in that sun and enjoy every single ray of it!
Til tomorrow.... :-)
CT :-) X
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