Why You Need More Sunshine & How to Get it

The messages you’ve received about the sun have been mixed from the time you were a child. At one point, getting outside and getting sun was encouraged. The next second, it was terrible and likely to cause cancer and any number of other debilitating or disfiguring side effects. 

So what’s the deal? Is the sun something to be avoided at all costs? Should exposure be minimized? Or should you maximize exposure to sunshine for an overwhelming number of health benefits? And if so, how can you make it happen?

Why Exposure to the Sun is Important

Here’s the thing: The sun pumps out important nutrients, like vitamin D, that can be hard to find in foods and other sources. When we put on too much protective sunscreen, we block it out. Many health conditions have a direct link to low levels of vitamin D; just a few of them are…