I was obliged to write this post hoping to inspire moms not to forget the importance of going out and taking in at least 5-15 minutes of morning sunshine daily. I can attest to this because I myself needed enough sunlight to battle against my mild psoriasis. I had been neglecting being outside of the house lately and so, when my psoriasis flared up, my skin wasn’t able to withstand. My face was red and flaking for several days. Though people who have similar skin deficiencies like me are advised against too much sun, phototherapy during the mornings is highly recommended.
I’ve quoted these two sources which really made me realize how important Vitamin D from the sun is :
1. Reduce risk of Type 2 diabetes.
2. Reduce cancer risk.
3. Strong bones for better bone health.
4. Protect eye health.
5. Boost immunity.
6. Improve metabolism; fight obesity.
7. Lower blood pressure.
8. Reduce stroke risk.
9. Sleep better.
Vitamin D’s main function is to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood, which is essential to keep nerves firing and the heart beating. When calcium levels drop, vitamin D production increases so that more calcium is absorbed from food. If there’s not enough calcium from food, vitamin D sends signals to use calcium from bone, eventually making bones weaker.
Deep in the bone marrow, vitamin D signals developing immune cells to mature. These signals strengthen the immune response and stop cells from attacking the body’s own cells (autoimmunity). Many studies have shown that low levels of vitamin D in the blood are associated with the development of autoimmune diseases. These include diseases like type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. When coupled with other risk factors, a deficiency of vitamin D creates immune cells that don’t know the difference between a bacterium and a brain cell.
According to the Linus Pauling Institute, vitamin D has also been shown to play a role in lowering the risk of breast, colon and prostate cancers, helpful in controlling high blood pressure, slowing cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, and treating Crohn’s disease and eczema, among other conditions.
http://blog.seattlepi.com/naturalmedicine/2015/03/09/let-there-be-light-the-importance-of-sunshine/
thank you for this. this is a great reminder to not underestimate the importance and what even a 15minute sun exposure can do to us. I do not find time for this and now reading this, gives me more reasons to at least leave the house and get some real vitamin d.
Ah the glory of Vitamin D, and the natural warmth that sunlight can bring :)!
The sun is so important to us. It’s great that you suggest this. We need to get ourselves outside for our health.
You’re absolutely correct! Sun is important and unfortunately I don’t expose myself a lot to it.
Vitamin D is really essential to our body! Thank you for sharing this blog and for spreading awareness.
Such a great reminder to get enough vitamin D.
Such a great reminder to get some vitamin D!
I cannot see why not doing this. We all need sunlight in the end of the day I suppose. This is some good read.
This is such a wonderful idea and advice we can share not just for all mothers out there but for everyone. Vitamin D is very vital to our well being, it helps our body in many different ways.
Such a lovely message. I feel like the weather affects our mood and for me without vitamin d, I don’t feel as energized and motivated.
Thanks so much for this post. It’s a great reminder. I’m such a homebody and need to get outside more. I can go days without stepping foot outside. Although right now we have limited sun because it’s winter and gloomy, next time it’s sunnier out, I will make a point to go for a walk. Thanks again for the reminder.
It is so important to make sure we are feeding our body the right things. Good health is everything.
I need sunlight too. Unfortunately, I can’t soak up the sun. It’s too cold outside to spend time outside.