The “Sunshine Vitamin” – A Marker, Not a Full Replacement for Sunshine Exposure
The sun provides so much for our health, its full benefits cannot be replaced by a vitamin D supplement. Introducing Sunshine Month 2022! Here is what you will learn this May…
Key Points
- Many individuals in today’s modern day society avoid exposure to the sun, covering up 24/7, hiding away from its rays, and failing to include safe and moderate sun exposure as part of a normal, healthy routine; this failure to acknowledge the health benefits of the sun has lead to an epidemic of health consequences resulting from “sunshine deficiency”
- Sunshine exposure has many health benefits beyond vitamin D production, and while vitamin D supplements can partially make up for inadequate sun exposure, no supplement can replace all the benefits provided by sunshine
- The healing ability of the sun, which will be discussed in detail this month, is a powerful reminder of the important roles sunshine plays in human health and the fact that sunshine should not be totally avoided. How can you use the sunshine to benefit your health? Stay tuned to learn much more this May for Sunshine Month!
Life on earth is brought to you by…. Sunshine! And May is the month to learn about and celebrate all that the sun has to offer.
It is because of our perfect distance from the sun (known as the “Goldilocks Zone”) that Earth is able to sustain all life as it is. Any closer to the sun, and it would be too hot – any further away, too cold. It’s a simple explanation, yet the consequences are life-sustaining.
Sunshine is what provides our planet with the ability to hold water, grow plants, and allow humans and other animals to thrive. Cultures and religions throughout history have acknowledged this concept of sunshine being central to all human life and existence, and eventually, our health. Unfortunately, many individuals in today’s modern day society avoid exposure to the sun, covering up 24/7, hiding away from its rays, and failing to include safe and moderate sun exposure as part of a normal, healthy routine. This failure to acknowledge the health benefits of the sun has lead to an epidemic of health consequences resulting from “sunshine deficiency.”
