Are You Getting Enough Sunshine?

There’s a favorite line from a song that says ” .. there’s a sunshine after the rain…” It is surely a wonderful metaphor for life’s ups and downs, making us walk into the cleansing light of a new day after a night of storm. Literally, sunshine just feels good on the skin and for this, we have all been eager to bask under its summer glory, even risking skin cancer just to get sun-kissed, glowing skin that makes you a golden persona of great health.

We all know that too much of a good thing can have serious consequences. The key to enjoying your dose of good old sunshine is moderation and having a lather of sunscreen protection. But for those who work at nights, sunshine is something truly missed. Do you know anyone working on graveyard shifts? What does she or he look like? Chances are, she or he will be pale as a ghost can ever be and perhaps, looking frail and sick.

According to Environmental Health, a study has shown that people who have been diagnosed with depression in the United States have suffered sunshine deficiency, especially during long winter months in the North. This is commonly known as SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder. Lack of sunshine also affects one’s memory and cognitive behavior.

Recently, scientists have found out that sunshine is all you need to avoid the loss of cartilage on a person’s knees. Vitamin D, or most commonly known as the Sunshine Vitamin, is known to help in the healthy growth of your body’s cartilage, making your joints healthy as well. For those who are sensitive to sunlight, they can take vitamin D supplements as well. But clearly, nothing beats a nice walk under the morning sun.

This summer may have been a real scorcher, and each summer seems to be hotter than the last one. Still, it feels just good to bask under the sunny skies as we stock up on booze, barbecues – and don’t forget, sun creams. So, even with the rise in the risk of harmful UV rays exposure, is sunshine still good for you? YES – just keep your guard up against over exposure.

Here are Great Health Benefits You Can Get from Vitamin Sunshine:

1. Better Cartilage and Joint Health
2. Better Memory
3. Good Mood ( Sunshine is a great mood booster, increasing your brain’s serotonin levels for that feel-good factor )
4. Protection against auto-immune diseases like cancer, diabetes, and multiple sclerosis
5. Healthy Bones and Teeth

In the end, only vampires need to shy away from sunshine. But if you’re not one, you better get your dose to keep healthy and always pamper your skin with the best, natural defense available. Remember that if you’re going to sun bathe, always keep it to a maximum of 30 minutes and use sunglasses to protect your eyes from cataracts.

I Love Sunshine!

Here’s a Video on the Newly Discovered Anti-Aging Properties of the Sunshine Vitamin
( from Mayer, Eisenstein, MD )