Things you didn't know about the sun

We are used to hearing about how many of the sun’s warm rays can be harmful to our skin. But did you know that the correct balance can have many benefits for lifting our spirits and, in general, for our health? *From treating skin conditions to improving mood, sunlight, taken in the right amount and with the necessary protection, has many benefits for our body. Get to know some of them: *Before antibiotics, sunlight was used to speed up wound healing because it is an effective germ killer. *Deprived of sunlight, we can lose strength and physical vigor. We need it to have energy. Remember that the sun is the source and the necessary and indispensable condition for there to be life. *Sunlight is the main source of vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin.” This *vitamin is essential so that our body can absorb the calcium we need to have healthy and strong bones. Sunlight can lower blood pressure.Reduces depression by causing the release of serotonin in the brain. Serotonin is associated with an increase in mood and helps a person feel calm and focused. *At night, darker lighting causes the brain to produce another hormone called melatonin. This hormone is responsible for helping us sleep. Therefore, sunlight helps us stay awake and active. *A moderate amount of sunlight can prevent cancer. *Sun exposure can help treat several skin conditions (eczema, *acne), but be careful because staying in the sun too long is linked to an increased risk of skin cancer, so you should not be outside for too long without sunscreen. *Sunlight also *helps increase our immune response.Helps reduce respiratory infections. *It is proven that moderate exposure to the sun improves breathing and is especially beneficial for asthmatic people. *Improves people’s cardiovascular condition. *Helps lower blood cholesterol. Get “a little” sunlight, using adequate sun protection, and enjoy a healthier life. If you want more information on health and nutrition topics, click here.