Earlier today TPP stepped outside for a few minutes to enjoy the warmth and energising feeling of the beautiful sunny day – a totally rejuvenating few minutes… nothing like a bit of sunshine on your face and skin to make you feel better!
In a previous pondering “A Little Ray of Sunshine” TPP talked about going out into a bright, beautiful, cloudless morning after a bout of cabin fever. But today was a little different to that morning – it was more from the feeling of the shear pleasure of that little bit of sun to refresh mentally after having concentrated for quite some time while working.
Once back inside TPP went on a quick search to see what some of the benefits you get from sun and found two great articles.
The first was “What to know about the health benefits of sunlight” in Medical News Today. The ending summary to the article was:
Sunlight is essential for human health and well-being.
The health benefits of sunlight include generating the production of vitamin D, supporting bone health, lowering blood pressure, preventing disease, and promoting good mental health.
For some people, reduced exposure to sunlight, which occurs in the winter in the U.S., can lead to the significant mental health challenge of SAD, a form of depression.
SAD* is treatable with light therapy, medication, talk therapy, and even vitamin D.
Medical News Today
The second article was from the Tri-City Medical Centre and it outlined “5 Way the Sun Impacts Your Mental and Physical Health“. They were:
- Increased vitamin D
- Improved mood
- Higher quality sleep
- Stronger bones
- Lower blood pressure
Read the full article here.
Gosh, after reading those no wonder TPP felt so much better after those few minutes out in the sun earlier today!
Your homework today is to ponder on that feeling you get when you first step out into a gorgeous sunny day – how much better you feel, both physically and mentally.
Ponder away!
*SAD – seasonal affective disorder