#65 The Power of Sunlight

A little sun on the back always feels good, even if you are hairy

The sun is life. It is life to this planet, and it is life to all of us. We have come to fear the sun in some ways for its ability to cause skin cancer and wrinkles, but it is necessary not only for physical health but our mental health too. Being deprived of sunlight can definitely cause more harm than good.

Most of us know that sunlight is responsible for how much vitamin D our bodies are capable of producing. When sunlight hits our skin, vitamin D, which is actually a hormone, becomes active. Just 10 to 15 minutes of sun on the arms and face a few times a week is enough to activate as much vitamin D as you need.

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