By: Petra Šafranko |
Sun - a source of energy |
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Today, the common opinion is that the sun's rays are very harmful, and that (excessive) exposure to sun rays causes skin cancer and premature aging.
Therefore, most people avoid any exposure to the sun.
Our busy lifestyles additionally contribute to the fact that we spend most of our days indoors or in our cars, and we rarely “treat” ourselves with a walk in nature.
Due to such lifestyle, the only light our body gets comes from artificial lighting or incomplete sunlight that manages to break through the windows.
Our bodily systems are adapted to optimal functioning at a sufficient exposure to sunlight.
Insufficient sunlight can cause vitamin D deficiency in the body, since only a few food items contain this vitamin in sufficient quantities.
Why not take advantage of this free and available gift that will make us feel healthier and happier?
Sun as a cure
The father of Western medicine, Hippocrates, is certainly one of the most famous proponents of sunlight treatment known as heliotherapy.
The ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, Indians and many other nations used this form of treatment against many disorders and diseases.
But even in recent history, in early 20th century heliotherapy was regularly and successfully used in the treatment of tuberculosis, rickets, wounds, skin disorders and others.
The sun is the main source of vitamin D!
More than 80% of the world population suffers from a lack of this important vitamin, also known as the "sunshine vitamin", which is mainly produced as a by-product of sun exposure.
To a lesser degree it can be found in animal products, but the body cannot get a sufficient amount of this vitamin from food only.
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with the development of cancer, autoimmune disease, weak bones and teeth, osteoporosis, autism, various heart diseases and depression.
Vitamin D is an important factor in the human immune system, and it has been proven responsible for the beautiful appearance of our skin.
The sun has a positive effect on:
- immunity
- skin appearance
- heartbeat
- mood
- sleeping
- bones and hair
- skin problems
- disorders of the respiratory system
- autoimmune diseases
Happiness hormone
The pineal gland is the only gland that gets its energy through light - through our eyes.
This gland is responsible for our intuition, creativity and mental potential.
If you do not expose yourselves to sunlight sufficiently, the performance of this gland will be undermined.
Also, it has been scientifically proven that serotonin, known as the happiness hormone, secreted by the pineal gland, is produced when we sufficiently expose ourselves to sunlight.
Serotonin is associated with positive mood, inner peace and increased concentration.
In addition, this hormone regulates feelings of hunger, body temperature, muscle work, appetite and mood.
This hormone is secreted during the day when sunlight enters our eyes, and when night falls it converts to melatonin - a hormone responsible for our vitality, youthfulness, and balanced sleeping habits.
We spend most of waking time indoors, and go to bed late at night - that is an integral part of everyday life of modern man - which adversely affects the production cycle of these two hormones in the body.
Thereby, our habits adversely affect the functioning of over a hundred bodily functions that depend on the pineal gland and circadian rhythms, which is actually a reaction of the body to the exchange of day and night.
Cautious and reasonable exposure to the sun brings many benefits.
The secret of this energy source available to all, which most of us take for granted by forgetting its medicinal properties, is to expose ourselves to sunlight for at least 15-30 minutes a day.
After only a few minutes in the sun you will feel a sense of satisfaction, and your body will be very grateful.
Be careful with strong sun
The negative impact of excessive sun exposure on the human body is unquestionable.
Careless excessive exposure to the sun can cause damage and premature aging of the skin.
Therefore, we recommend that you avoid the strongest sun between noon and 3 p.m.
Do not use conventional means of sun protection, because they can be harmful.
Instead use 100% natural sunscreen or oils with a high SPF (Chilean hazelnut or raspberry oil).
More about how to protect yourselves against the sun in a natural way, read here.
At the same time, wearing protective sunglasses is not needed, as the scientists have also confirmed.
In bright light, our eyes adapt by contracting pupils in order to naturally prevent too much sunlight from penetrating into the eye.
Therefore, there is no need for wearing sunglasses at a moderate amount of solar radiation, except in the case of hypersensitive eyes.
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