Sunshine (12/08/20)

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This week’s topic is SUNSHINE. 

 

The weather is beautiful this week, and so it seems fitting to focus on the benefits of sunlight to our wellness. Although the risk to our health from the sun is undeniable and we must cream-up for prolonged sun exposure, the World Health Organisation also recommends 5-15 minutes of sunshine on your arms, hands and face twice or three times a week for health benefits. Here’s why: 

 

Sunlight is a natural mood booster 

Sunlight lifts our mood by boosting serotonin levels in our body and reduces the risk of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). If you notice a dip in your mood in the autumn and winter months, using an LED sunlight lamp first thing in the morning and around 4pm when light starts to decrease could really make a difference. 


Sunlight improves sleep and lowers stress 

Sunlight exposure during the day leads to the production of melatonin at night which aids restful sleep and reduces stress responses in the body during the day. 

 

Sunlight is full of magical vitamin D 

Vitamin D boosts bone growth and immunity and lowers blood pressure. 

 

Sounds like a good excuse to get outside to me 😀

 


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