Sunshine: The nature’s doctor
The worldwide market for Sunscreen Cream is expected to grow at a CAGR of roughly 4.9% over the next five years, will reach 10790 million US$ in 2024, from 8488.8 million US$ in 2019. All of these only to protect ourselves from the sunray! But is sunray always bad? Try to hide yourself from sunray for three months, and you will know the answer.
The sun can sometimes get a bad rap for only having negative effects on our health when, in fact, it has several positive effects for our overall health. Like many other things, sunshine should be enjoyed in moderation to avoid painful sunburn, heat rash, wrinkles and skin cancer.
Positive Effects of the Sun-
Vitamin D for bone strength
This is the age when the highest number of people are suffering from bone pain caused by Vitamin D deficiency, especially in urban areas. Vitamin D is a vitamin involved in maintaining healthy bone strength. One way you can get this sun vitamin is exposure to the ultraviolet light from the sun. However, you don’t need much time in the sun to reap the benefits. Only 15 minutes of sun exposure is recommended to provide all the Vitamin D you need.
Enhances Your Mood
There are many benefits from sunlight, including that it is a free mood enhancer. Being in the sun can make people feel better and have more energy. Sunlight increases the levels of serotonin in the brain, which is associated with improved mood. Not surprisingly, serotonin levels are highest in the summer.
Treats Seasonal Depression
In certain people, the lack of sunlight in the winter seems to trigger depression. Symptoms include bad moods, difficulty making and keeping friends, overeating, tiredness and sleeping too much. Seasonal depression, formerly known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, is rare in the warmer months.
Relieves Stress
Everyone experiences stress for various factors, such as family, work and health issues. Stress can be relieved in a variety of ways, including exercise, having relaxing hobbies, walking the dog or by getting out in the fresh air for a little sun exposure.
Improves Sleep
Sunlight exposure impacts how much melatonin your brain produces, which is what tells your brain when it is time to sleep. When it gets dark, you start producing melatonin so you are ready to sleep in about two hours. With more sunlight in the summer, you are likely to feel more awake. Modern technology has allowed us to change our light exposure artificially with lights, TV screens and computer screens (including tablets and cell phones). Consequently, the incidence of insomnia is much higher now than it was before these devices were invented.
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