- Amara Naqvi
Our planet and all its creatures have evolved under natural healing sunlight. Throughout evolution, our body cycles, skin color, and even personalities have adapted in response to the available light in our environment. Just like we need oxygen to breathe and food to eat, light is also indispensable for sustaining life. Sunlight boosts serotonin levels, the “feel-good” hormone, which can lift our spirits and enhance our sense of happiness.
Not only is one of the most basic components essential to survival of our species in the world, but light maybe one of the most potent least recognized sources of healing available to us on the planet.
The term “enlightenment” used to describe a profound spiritual experience is not coincidental. At the core of our being, we inherently recognize the significance of light. Expressions like “light at the end of the tunnel,” “I saw the light,” “be the light,” and “shine your light” reflect our profound understanding of light’s power and influence.
The Health Benefits Of Soaking Up The Sun
- Soaking up sunlight helps create a relaxed state of mind by slowing down both the heart rate and respiratory rate.
- Lowers blood pressure and sugar levels while improving the body’s ability to absorb and carry oxygen.
- Prevents muscle fatigue and soreness by minimizing lactic acid buildup.
- Enhances physical strength and boosts energy levels.
- Helps lower cholesterol levels, boost sex hormone levels, and improve stress tolerance.
Sunlight exposure increases vitamin D production, which enhances calcium absorption and promotes bone formation.
These benefits also help protect against various conditions, such as heart disease, osteoporosis, prostate cancer, and colon cancer. Additionally, sunlight exposure supports mental health by safeguarding against depression, improving sleep quality, and modulating the immune system.
SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder
Many people experience depression during the winter due to reduced daylight, but they can find relief with full-spectrum light. Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute indicate that full-spectrum light sources offer real psychological benefits for most individuals.
The condition, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), affects 5 million Americans, leading to depression, fatigue, weight gain, and withdrawal. In 1987, the American Psychiatric Association recognized SAD as a true affective disorder and prescribed treatment like light therapy.
Exposing patients to intense, bright, full spectrum lighting for about two hours daily resulted in remarkable improvements within a week. People reported feeling uplifted, productive, and alive again. Even if you don’t have SAD, having the right kind of light in your home can positively impact your well-being. To combat SAD, consider using full spectrum lighting.
Point of Alignment
Sunlight is the source of life on our planet. It fuels plant growth, sustains animals and humans by providing food and oxygen, and keeps the Earth from freezing.
The sun’s warmth drives essential processes like wind, ocean currents, and cloud formation, ensuring water distribution across the globe. In its simplest form, life as we know it would cease to be without the presence of sunlight. Nature’s gracious gift to humanity lies in the Sun’s Healing Touch!
