The Benefits of Sun Exposure

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We’ve been told to steer clear of the sun most of our lives, but as the old saying goes: moderation is key.
The sun can provide a bounty of benefits, and without it, our lives would be gloomy. Here are some of the top advantages of sun exposure:

  • Vitamin D – is an essential nutrient, with the sun being a powerful resource to get our daily dose. Vitamin D is critical for the health and strength of our bones and teeth.
  • Cancer – studies has shown that sunlight can reverse cancer of the breasts.
  • Depression – SADD and other mood disorders are prevalent during winter months, where less sunshine is available. Opening the windows and letting the sunshine in has been shown to improve the mood of patients who suffer from depression and other mood related disorders.
  • Natural Bacterial Killer – are you an avid reader of natural cleaning remedies? Most blogs in this niche highlight the antibacterial properties of sunlight. It’s great for cleaning a mattress for instance, or brightening clothes. Try it sometime. You’ll be impressed with the results.
  • Clear Up Skin Conditions – sunbathe to clear up acne, eczema, psoriasis and host of other common skin infections.
  • Lower Cholesterol – doctors now know that when patients are exposed to sunlight, bad cholesterol is reduced into beneficial hormones that aid in higher fertility rates, and lower cholesterol levels. If you’re struggling with high cholesterol or have trouble getting pregnant, a little bit of sunshine can help improve your chances – and lower bad cholesterol simultaneously.
  • Lower Blood Pressure – thanks to improved moods of happiness, coupled with heightened cellular and heart energy, blood pressure is lowered with each dosage of sunlight. The benefit is that the side effects are limited compared to taking certain medications on a daily basis.
  • Growth Spurts – children who get copious amounts of sunshine and fresh air on a daily basis have been shown to surpass others in terms of growth and height – especially when it comes to tiny little bundles of joy.
  • Increased Oxygen Production – we’re sustained by oxygen, and sunshine is a natural force that heightens the content of oxygen in the blood – which has a ripple of positive health effects, including lowered risk of blood clots, improved stamina and fitness. This further boosts the immune system to help us fight a range of diseases.

Doctors advice that exposure to sunlight should be done in moderation and gradually.

Dr. Andre Berger is the founder of Rejuvalife Vitality Institute in Beverly Hills, CA, and the author of the acclaimed book “The Beverly Hills Ant-Aging Prescription. Dr. Berger is Secretary of the California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, has been board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine for 20 years and is a diplomate of the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, and the American Board of Holistic and Integrative Medicine.

Andre Berger
Dr. Andre Berger is the founder of Rejuvalife Vitality Institute in Beverly Hills, CA, and the author of the acclaimed book “The Beverly Hills Ant-Aging Prescription. Dr. Berger is Secretary of the California Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, has been board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine for 20 years and is a diplomate of the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, and the American Board of Holistic and Integrative Medicine.