Surprising Health Benefits of Sunlight [Video]

There’s a reason people flock to the sun. As an essential part of our livelihood and other living things around us, sunlight not only brightens up the world, but it awakens parts of us that need a boost in order to function and grow. 

When it comes sunlight, it produces vitamin D for the body that include benefits ranging from bone health to mood enhancement. 

Harvard’s School of Public Health defines vitamin D as a nutrient known to “help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus; [both of which] are critical for building bone…and can reduce cancer cell growth, help control infections and reduce inflammation.” 

Some of sunlight’s other benefits include: 

• Boosts to the immune system 
• Warmth that helps relieve pain
• Better sleep by regulating your body’s internal clock
• Reduced skin inflammation and dryness with proper sun safety
• Enhanced mood and energy through a boost in serotonin

During the winter months, sunlight is especially important for the “winter blues” where nights are longer and colder. …