Friday Refresh - Benefits of Sunshine

Hey there!

With Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start to summer just around the corner, I’ve got the perfect health tip that won’t cost you a penny: sunshine!

☀️ Sunshine Is Nature’s Medicine Cabinet

Just 10–30 minutes of morning sunshine can give you an instant whole-body tune-up. That golden light lowers blood pressure by triggering nitric-oxide release from your skin.

And that happy feeling when the sun hits your face? It’s not just in your head (well, technically it is)—sunshine spikes your brain’s serotonin and dopamine, delivering a natural mood lift no coffee can match. No wonder we all get a bit grumpy during gray winter months!

💪 Your Body’s Vitamin D Factory

When sunshine hits your skin, you become your own vitamin D manufacturer. This isn’t only about strong bones (though that’s huge)—adequate vitamin D can boost immune defense by about 12 % against respiratory infections.

Your muscles and mood benefit too: proper vitamin D improves muscle function and is linked to fewer “blues” days, especially if you’ve been running low.

🌳 The Outdoor Double-Whammy: Nature + Movement

Taking your activities outside stacks the benefits! Even a quick 15-minute break in a green space drops stress hormones faster than you can say “ahhhhh.”

Feeling stuck on a problem? Outdoor “green exercise” not only fights anxiety better than the same workout indoors but also sparks creativity and problem-solving. (Maybe that’s why so many brilliant ideas happen during walks!)

Wishing you a bright, sunny Memorial Day weekend!

Shine on,

Kecia