Exposure to the sun is not only good for you, it is essential. (At the end of this post, follow the link to read about many of the proven health benefits of sunshine.)
Here are some easy ways to get more sunshine.
Plant some flowers or start a veggie garden, it will draw you outside every day.
Hang some laundry in the sun to dry, only don't do it when the sprinklers are set to come on!
Walk the dog.
Hike a trail. Or just drive somewhere and get out of the car to enjoy your surroundings.
And the easiest way?... catch 10 winks somewhere out in the open.
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I guess you might say it is a "duh," post. It is not that I'm sharing something that every mom didn't tell us. How many times did we hear the phrase, "Go outside and play!" Right? Every mom used to instinctively know that fresh air and sunshine was good for her kids.
But in the past several decades, our culture has gone from being outside a good portion of each day, to being insulated under cover of buildings and cars. In addition, we've been told to slather sunscreen on our skin, and not just for when we are planning on being exposed for long periods!
All of these factors are depriving our bodies of an easy source of vitamin D. Researchers are discovering the extent of that deprivation.
And there is more to the story. It is not just vitamin D we are missing:
"Besides the benefits derived from increased vitamin D, the sun also provides relief from a wide variety of health problems from mechanisms separate from vitamin D. For a comprehensive overview, refer to our {Mercola.com} previous article on the sun’s benefits, but here are just a few:
- Improved mood and energy levels through the release of endorphins
- Better melatonin regulation and synchronization of your biorhythms
- Suppression of the symptoms of fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis
- Treating skin diseases (including psoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, and scleroderma) and antibiotic-resistant infections, such as MRSA
- Treating tuberculosis, neonatal jaundice, and possibly T cell lymphoma"
For more information, here is the promised link:
Sun Exposure is not only good for you, it is essential!
About 31 days of EASY:
So many things in life are hard. And some of those hard things are necessary. But why make things harder than they need to be? For 31 days, I'll be writing about ways to bring ease. I would be honored if you came along on my journey. Pack light.
Nesting Place: It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful.
or here: Why 31 days?
Many Blessings to you.
This was a fantastic post full of great information! Thank you so much for sharing - I truly appreciate it :) Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the blessing of your comment, Stephanie.
Delete~Hugs right back to you.
Heck, my mom used to park us out in the Canada snow drifts in the pram when we were but 2 weeks old to get that Vitamin D. :)
ReplyDeleteMoms are so smart!
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