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The Benefits of Sunlight

My morning Routine

Introduction

There’s nothing more therapeutic than starting every day the right way. And there’s no better way than by getting in the first light of the day. Exposure to natural sunlight, especially during the early hours of the day, offers a range of benefits for our physical and mental well-being.

Benefits

What Happens to Your Body When You Get Morning Sunlight

Vitamin D Production

Sunlight stimulates the production of vitamin D in the skin. Vitamin D is essential for bone health, immune function, and reducing inflammation. Regular morning sunlight can help ensure adequate vitamin D levels. As a bonus, this first light has none of the damages UVA/UVB rays that age us.

Supports Mental Health

Regular exposure to natural light has been linked to reduced symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs at certain times of the year, usually in the winter.

Improved Sleep

Exposure to morning sunlight can help regulate melatonin production in the evening. Melatonin is a hormone that signals to our body that it’s time to sleep. By getting sunlight in the morning, you can help ensure that melatonin is produced at the right time in the evening, leading to better sleep.

Boosts Mood

Exposure to natural sunlight increases the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that boosts mood and helps a person feel calm and focused. This can help reduce the risk of mood disorders like depression and start your day off in an “elevated state.”

Regulation of Circadian Rhythm

Our bodies have an internal clock known as the circadian rhythm, which regulates sleep-wake cycles, hormone release, waste elimination, and other bodily functions. Morning sunlight helps to reset this clock, ensuring that our bodies are in sync with the natural day-night cycle. This can improve sleep quality and overall well-being.

Sunlight

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Sunlight

Breathwork

Grounding

Cold Water

Sunlight

Breathwork

Grounding

Cold Water

Step outside within 5–10 minutes of waking

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How to Get Sunlight for Free

Daily Sun Exposure: Spend at least 15-30 minutes outside each day, exposing your skin to natural sunlight.
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Morning Walks: Incorporate a walk in the early morning sunlight into your daily routine.

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Boost oxygen, lower stress, and activate your nervous system with science-backed breathing techniques.

Reduce inflammation, sharpen focus, and activate brown fat with short, controlled cold exposure.

Discharge built-up stress and restore cellular function by reconnecting your body to the Earth’s natural charge.

Fuel your mitochondria, balance hormones, and sync your circadian rhythm – all with 10 minutes of morning sun.

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