Sunlight is Vital For Health

Sunlight is as important as oxygen and water. We all need at least 15 minutes of fresh air and sunlight at least three times a day. Sunlight enlivens all the cells in the body, provides vital chlorophyll to plants, and is a source of good energy for animals. Sunlight provides Vitamin D, which boosts serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin is essential to good emotional health. Without adequate serotonin, many people are vulnerable to low levels of depression and mental health disorders. It's difficult to cope with, but with overcast cloudy days, there are times when people have to go days or weeks without any exposure to sunlight. This can be potentially harmful to those who are vulnerable to feelings of depression.

A healthy alternative that helps many people cope with depression is using a light box. On the TV show, "Men in Trees," which takes place in Alaska, the character, Celia, who is the Chief of Police, uses a lightbox. She sits in front of the machine for at least 15 minutes several times a day to keep her happy and energized. She needs to do this because Alaska is known for having weeks and months without any sunlight. Some doctors recommend that their patients try a lightbox for depression, instead of resorting to pharmaceutical medications. Lightboxes provide a special spectrum of bright light that helps people cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.). For information on lightboxes and Seasonal Affective Disorder, please do a search in a search engine. Stay warm and positive.

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