Why is Sunlight important to you??


Since childhood we have heard the importance of sunlight for animals and plants life, but do we know the pivotal role sun plays in human life? The warm and bright rays of the sun, that is the sunlight, are essential for our body in many ways.

To understand the importance of sunlight in human life, the in-depth knowledge plays a vital role.

Health benefits of soaking some Sun rays
Being under the sun for a few moments and soaking in some Sun rays can help you reap some amazing health benefits. 

1. Mood enlightenment 

When energy on summer days is high for kids, we wonder it's because of the holidays, but the facts suggest that mood is better during warm summers than in cold winters. Vitamin D found in Sunrays, helps fight depression and insomnia and enlightens your mood by providing energy and reducing stress level by promoting mental well-being.

2. Lower blood pressure

Sunlight helps in lowering the blood pressure level, which is overall helpful for cardiovascular health.

3. Stronger bones

Dr. Parcells explains, "Vitamin D which helps to absorb minerals like calcium and phosphates is necessary for healthy bones, teeth, and muscles.” People with a high level of Vitamin D have much stronger bone than people with a low level of Vitamin D.

4. Better sleep

Getting sunrays in the morning promotes sleep at night and vitamin D protects the mental health from insomnia. According to the "National Institutes of Health", the hormone, Melatonin, is produced in the body in the evening when it’s time to prepare your body for sleep.

5. Prevent various diseases

Vitamin D is the protective soldier which helps to protect the body from certain disease including heart diseases, cancers, colon cancer, prostate cancer & osteoporosis. It promoted a healthy immune system through sunlight absorption. Mental health also improves and vitamin D helps fight against insomnia and depression. 

WHO team also suggests that UV radiation exposure is helpful in treating things like psoriasis, acne, jaundice, and eczema. 

6. Extend life expectancy

Studies suggest that people with a high level of vitamin D live 8 years longer compared to other people. And we all know that Vitamin D is found in sunlight, which helps fight various diseases as discussed above and this increases the life expectancy of those who spend a limited amount of time under the Sun. 

7. Provides engery

Even if the advertisements of various summer drinks show you how the sun drains your energy, the contrary to that will be, some amount of sun actually provides you energy. Sunlight helps the brain to be alert and awake and thus provides energy to stay energetic.

What happens when you don't get enough Sun?
Negative effects of not getting enough Sun are clear and visible, the lack of energy, mental stress, mood-swings, risk prone body, certain health and cardiovascular diseases. 

How much time is sufficient to spend under the sun?
Too much sun is harmful and a little sun in the body is necessary, but how do we decide how much time to spend under the Sun? Scientists recommend spending a minimum 5 minutes to maximum 30 minutes under the sun's bare skin, which will be sufficient to produce required Vitamin D for the body. 

If you are wearing sunscreen, production of Vitamin D will take more time as sunscreen will work as a layer of protection for the skin.

Risk of spending too much time under the Sun.
It is important to get enough Sun to stay healthy, but the risk of skin cancer is not to be ignored. The harmful UV radiations is definitely a factor to consider as a matter of concern and has to be taken care of. 

Taking certain precautions and preventions while you plan to stay in the sun is a must, and they recommend using a sunscreen if are under Sun for more than 15 mins. And choosing a right SPF can be a deal. 

The bottom line, stay under Sun and soak some sunrays for a while to stay healthy and zestful.

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