Enjoying the January sunshine as much as possible ☀️ How is your January going? Living ...

in #appics4 years ago

... in northern Europe, we don’t get enough sunshine in the winter months (or all year around, actually) so I try to soak it up whenever I can. 🌥
Did you know about the long list of health benefits that sunshine has for our bodies?
Not only does it produce Vitamin D which reduces the risk of diabetes, promotes a healthy immune system, lowers blood pressure and cancer risk, sunshine also literally lifts our mood by increasing the serotonin production and makes us sleep better at night by supporting melatonin secretion as well.
Essentially, humans are like plants 🌱 we need water and sunshine to thrive ☀️💦 and I can really feel how the sunshine recharges and uplifts me!
Some people might even feel SAD when not getting enough sunshine - literally! SAD (seasonal affective disorder) is a form of depression that is triggered by a lack of sunlight.

So what to do if you are living in a continental climate and might not get as much sunshine as you’d like? ☁️
🔘 Take Vitamin D supplements. Since our bodies can’t produce Vitamin D themselves, it could be wise to take the supplements in order to avoid a vitamin D deficiency
🔘 Get a daylight lamp! Did you know that regular indoor lamps often only provide 10-20% of the LUX (essentially the strength of the light) than natural sunshine on a cloud-free day? These daylight lamps are much brighter and try to imitate the sunlight, sitting in front of them for 30 minutes every morning or even having them as your alarm clock will help wake you up and brighten your mood for the day.

Is the lack of sunshine affecting you? Or are you living in a warm climate where there’s sunshine all year around? ☀️ 🌎

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The sun is the center, the basis of everything! Everything starts from the sun, our vitality, our energy and our charge! In fact, I love going to places where it is hot and there is always sunshine 😁

So true. The sun is the central source of Energy for all living beings on this planet!

True words 👏🏻

Ahh. I'm from Lithuania where sun doesn't show up often :/ and it is affecting us a lot... People are always angry, unhappy, complaining about stuff they don't even care. Hard time those winters :D but the good news... Spring is coming!

I'm fortunate that the lack of sunshine doesn't affect my mood 😬 if i'm low on energy i start to move😁

Good tip as well! But in Italy you luckily get enough sun ☀️ at least in the summer months!

Yeah in summer there is too much sun in Italy 😬

Hey I understand that. Keep the vibes alive. Enjoy the sunshine and reflect the light you absorb. Metaphorically speaking of course. Stay positive my friend. Have a wonderful Sunday. Be well....

Thank you very much and have a wonderful Sunday as well 🙏🏼

We have the same as you here in NY. We make the best of our sunny days.

Yes I bet! Once the sun is out everyone comes out!

Wow 😋😍 I love sunshine... Infact, you are the sunshine.

Thanks 😊☀️

Just 💓

I love this photo, may the sun always shine on you and your days be filled with joy! Happy Sunday!!

Thank you dear Karen! 💕 have a lovely Sunday as well! Greetings

Your welcome 😀 Greetings from Snowy British Columbia Canada!

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