TOP 10 BENEFITS OF SUNSHINE FROM YOUR CHIROPRACTOR
Oh my goodness it’s been a rough winter. Bitter cold across the country, buckets of snow in the South, treacherous conditions in the East, and polar vortices as far as the eye can see.
In short: Thank God It’s Spring!
The sun is finally beginning to wake up from its snowy slumber and embrace us all with its warmth. But are you taking advantage of it yet?
If not, you may be missing out on more than just a nice afternoon outside.
Apparently our parents weren’t lying when they said sunlight was good for us. In fact, it’s really, really good for us.
If you want to know just how good, here’s 10 reasons you should be enjoying the sunshine as much as possible right now.
1. Reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes. At one time, this was considered an adult-onset disease, but now type 2 diabetes is reaching epidemic proportions in our kids. Some studies suggest that the vitamin D in sunlight can reduce the risk of developing it by as much as 40%.
2. Reduce cancer risk. Patients who had higher vitamin D blood levels when diagnosed had nearly twice the survival rate of those with lower levels for up to 20 types of cancer, including breast, colon and rectal cancer.
3. Strong bones for better bone health. Think calcium is the best way to reduce risk of developing bone diseases? Well vitamin D has actually been found to boost your calcium absorption.
4. Protect eye health. Vitamin D has been linked to both a lowered risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.
5. Boost immunity. The immune system depends on vitamin D to function properly.
6. Fight obesity. It’s thought that there is a direct correlation to sun exposure and an increase in metabolism. One thought is that less sunlight makes the body think it’s still winter and continues in fat-storing mode.
7. Lower blood pressure. The warmth of the sun can improve circulation and vitamin D has been known to reduce blood pressure.
8. Reduce stroke risk. Sun exposure could reduce your risk of stroke by as much as 60 percent!
9. Sleep better. Sun exposure can help regulate circadian rhythms—the 24-hour cycle that determines sleep and eating patterns in animals.
10. Improve mood. Sunshine improves mood and makes it more likely that you’ll move around when it’s warmer outside.
Much of the benefit from sun exposure comes from the vitamin D you absorb, which begs the question: Couldn’t you just get that benefit from a supplement?
Well yes and no. Supplements are certainly preferable over a deficiency, but our bodies have evolved to synthesize vitamin D, which means the all-natural way has the advantage.
Dr. Matthew Fiebelkorn is a Stillwater Chiropractor who teaches, speaks, and writes about wellness and health issues for adults and children and on improving their quality of life through healthier lifestyle choices. For more information on Dr. Fiebelkorn, visit his web site. Or Call Today (651)300-0150!
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