Sunshine: Health benefits of basking in the sun
Spending time in the sun is good for your health.
Sunlight helps your body make Vitamin D, which keeps your bones strong and helps your immune system. It can also boost your mood and give you more energy.
Vitamin D is important because it keeps your bones healthy and helps your body fight off sickness. Spending a few minutes in the sun each day can help you feel happier and more balanced. Sunlight also improves sleep by regulating your body’s internal clock, helping you feel more rested.
To enjoy the sun safely, aim to spend about 15 to 30 minutes outside in the early morning or late afternoon. During these times, sunlight is softer and won’t harm your skin as much.
Protecting your skin is essential, so remember to use sunscreen, wear a hat, and put on sunglasses to shield your eyes from harmful rays. Staying hydrated while you’re outside is also a great way to enjoy the sun without feeling tired.
While too much sun can lead to skin damage, moderate exposure brings many benefits. Sunshine is a natural way to boost your health, mood, and energy. Just remember to be mindful of how much time you spend in direct sunlight and take steps to protect yourself.
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Watch this video about even more benefits of sunlight
Disclaimer: Hope for Africa is not affiliated with the following video. It is simply being provided as a helpful resource for sunlight.
The Sun’s Benefits Are Way More than Vitamin D by Dr. Eric Berg DC
In this video, we’re going to talk about some really interesting benefits of sunlight that go beyond just vitamin D.
When the sun hits your skin, certain chemical reactions occur that generate vitamin D from the cholesterol in your skin. You actually need cholesterol to make vitamin D.
Health benefits of sunlight that go beyond vitamin D:
1. When the sun hits your skin and retinas, it can increase serotonin, which can potentially affect your mood.
2. The sun can reduce melatonin. Melatonin helps you sleep.
3. The heat and humidity from the sun may have the power to decrease viral loads.
4. UV has antibacterial effects.
5. The sun can increase resistance to infection.
6. The infrared wavelength of the sun can be great for wound healing and decreasing pain.
Bible verses about the health benefits sunlight
Compiled by the Hope For Africa staff on September 19, 2024
Bible verses related to “Sunshine: Health Benefits of Basking in the Sun” from the New King James Version (NKJV) by Relevance
- Genesis 1:3
“Then God said, ‘Let there be light’; and there was light.”
Explanation: God created light first because all forms of life depend on it for food and health. - Psalm 84:11
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.”
Explanation: God put the sun at the right distance from the Earth because He knew how important it is for our survival. And as the sun is important for life, so is God to all things that exist. - Malachi 4:2
“But to you who fear My name The Sun of Righteousness shall arise With healing in His wings; And you shall go out And grow fat like stall-fed calves.”
Explanation: As the sun rises gradually from the east to brighten our world, the work of Christ in the heart begins slowly until He has accomplished His purposes in our life. - Ecclesiastes 11:7
“Truly the light is sweet, And it is pleasant for the eyes to behold the sun;”
Explanation: While it is not safe to look directly into the sun, when we are outside in the sun our eyes pick the sun rays to help the body produce hormones for quality sleep. - Isaiah 60:19-20
“The sun shall no longer be your light by day, Nor for brightness shall the moon give light to you; But the Lord will be to you an everlasting light, And your God your glory. Your sun shall no longer go down, Nor shall your moon withdraw itself; For the Lord will be your everlasting light, And the days of your mourning shall be ended.”
Explanation: As long as we are still in this sinful world, we need to enjoy the benefits of sunshine for better health.
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