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  What is the importance of sunshine? Sunshine is more than just light to our planet, although that is of great importance also. Think you only get your vitamins from a food items such as fruits and vegetables? Maybe you are even under the assumption that vitamins come from a bottle. The truth of the matter is that vitamins are most highly absorbable in their purest form. Vitamin-D happens to be found largely abundant in our sun’s rays.

  Yes, its true, you can literally sit outside for a short amount of time to obtain your daily requirement of Vitamin-D. What does this vitamin do for us? Vitamin-D helps use to absorb the calcium we get from food items or even supplements which means it helps to prevent against osteoporosis, and overall it aids in keeping our bones strong. There have been dozens of linkages to vitamin-D and its benefits but some of the more common results include, helping to ward of certain cancers like breast, colon, and prostate, prevent nutrient deficiencies such as rickets, and much more. You’ll notice that on most calcium supplements bought at the store, it will also contain Vitamin-D, that’s a two in one double punch! With the economy in the poor shape that it is in, simple savings for our body such as the vitamin-D, calcium, and even magnesium combo are store bought products we need to look for. Just be aware that everyone has a slightly different DRI, which is an abbreviated way of saying “How much you should consume in a 24 hour period.” Be aware that Vitamin-D is a “fat-soluble” vitamin which means that it will not be primarily excreted in the urine. Without urine excretion the supplement stays in our body for a longer period of time, and if more than the required intake is consumed it could be toxic, and at times even deadly. This is extremely high amounts for a prolonged period of time.

  To get Vitamin-D from sunshine begin by wearing an SPF/UVA/UVB approved lotion to protect you. When you wear sunscreen it will take slightly longer to absorb vitamin-D, however, you are much better off by protecting your skin from the harmful things the sun can provide. 20 minutes is enough time to absorb Vitamin-D that will show beneficial signs within out bodies. Be aware that if you are of a darker skin decent, less time is needed in the sun, about 10 minutes should be enough.

  What else does our sunshine do for us? It wards off depression, loneliness, sadness, and has many other healing properties. By sitting in a well lit room, or spending at least 30 minutes outside each day in the presence of natural sun light, studies have drawn conclusions that the sun light helps to ward of the aliments mentioned above. That is, those who were mildly depressed seemed to have improvement in their mood after 30 days. If that isn’t enough, a Province in France, as well as the state of Washington in America has two of the highest suicidal rates in the world. The reasons?, the weather is, on average, rainy, dark, and gloomy.

  Take a moment to enjoy the warmth, the nutrition, and the energy from the sun’s natural light to add to your completely rich life style. Like any major part of our world, the ocean, a snowy mountain, electricity, and the sun, we must respect its power, and natural abilities. Only when we find respect for nature are we able to benefit from all that it has to offer. Well, I’m off to enjoy the morning rays after several days of consistent rain. Hope to see you our there

Warmly,
Sara Dawn
Health Coordinator @ NYW
Nutrition Specialist
TriVita Business Affiliate
Aspiring Yogi

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