There are many health benefits of Sun light and Sun Exposure, for Human Health. High intensity sun Light is not good for our eye and skin health However, limited and safe sun exposure without looking into the sun can be beneficial, in India during summers time 6 am to 9 am morning sunlight is safe for sun Bath and Vitamin D Production.
Evidence suggests that other benefits of sunlight exposure, include:
- Promoting a sensation of well-being, helping people feel more alert
- Improve circadian rhythms.
- Boosting the immune system.
- Relieving pain.
- Improve sleep quality.
- Promoting relaxation.
- Helping wounds heal.
- Increasing job satisfaction, when a person’s workplace has access to sunlight.
- Combat fatigue and drowsiness.
- Improve or maintain mental health, reducing depression.
Sun Exposure Good for bone Health (Produce Vitamin D)
Sun light is good for bone health because in the presence of sun light our body produce Vitamin D. People can get vitamin D from their diet and supplements, but sunlight is an important source of this essential nutrient. Vitamin D is necessary for key biological processes to take place in the body.
Its benefits include –
- increase vitamin D and bone health
- managing calcium levels
- reducing inflammation
- supporting the immune system and glucose metabolism
Sun Exposure Good for Happiness
SUNLIGHT MAKES YOU HAPPY
- Exposure to sunlight also releases serotonin and dopamine in the brain. Serotonin boosts a person’s mood. A lack of sunlight can lead to a lack of serotonin, increasing the chances for someone to feel depressed or suffer from some disorder (SAD).
- Dopamine and serotonin also have some distinct functions. Like Dopamine controls body movements and coordination and Serotonin helps regulate digestive functions like bowel movement and appetite
These things also a reason for persons happiness.
Sun Exposure Good for mental health
The mental health benefits of sun exposure include:
- Increased dopamine and serotonin.
- Dopamine and serotonin involvement in some mental health conditions like Parkinson’s.
- An improved mood.
- A reduction in depressive symptoms and mood disorders.
Good For Sleep
- Our body and eyes need light to help sets body’s internal clock. Early morning sun Rise is work as body alarm clock for wake up and at night sun set give a signal to human body for sleep. A healthy person feel this movement very well.
- Sunshine may play a role in regulating hormones and sleep patterns by affecting the melatonin circadian rhythm. Melatonin is a hormone produced in the pineal gland, from the chemical melanin. Melanin is produced in the skin through sun exposure. Melatonin helps with inducing sleep.
How Much Sun Exposer Is Enough?
This answer is different for everyone. It depends on your skin tone, age, health history, diet, and where you live. In general, scientists think 15 minutes up to 30 minutes. if your skin type is lighted in shade than 30 -45 minutes sun exposure is enough for you but if your skin type is darker in shade than you need 10-20 minutes sun exposure.
If you’re dark-skinned is about right to get the most out of it without causing any health problems. You can stay out longer and get the same effect if you use sunscreen.