The benefits of the sun: Nefrocenter’s advice

The benefits of the sun that you can enjoy in summer are considerable. Nefrocenter guides you through the advantages the body receives from sun exposure, that is, from heliotherapy, which is exposure to light.

All the benefits of sun exposure

One of the first advantages of sun exposure is muscle relaxation. It helps, in fact, with joint mobility. The sun stimulates the male gland that produces testosterone, increasing its production. It also stimulates the female gland that produces progesterone. In both cases, therefore, there is a sense of well-being, both physical and mental. Sunlight also increases libido and raises reproductive capacity, thanks to the production of serotonin and vitamin D. The sun, therefore, has an enormous benefit in fighting states of depression. Thanks to sun exposure we can, therefore, sleep better. Sleep quality is better because the benefits of sunlight reach the eyes, the skin, the nerves and the brain. The brain produces neurotransmitters that regulate the sleep-wake rhythm. This happens because daytime sun exposure increases the production of melatonin at night and hormonal balance becomes more regular. Stress is also reduced by sun exposure. This happens thanks to neurotransmitters that strengthen the defenses of the immune system.

The sun as an enemy of psoriasis

The benefits of the sun are a godsend for people with psoriasis as well. Light bath therapies are the most widely used method to fight this skin disease, for which there is still no definitive cure. Improvements produced by light baths would reach up to 84%, according to a U.S. study. The bones also benefit. Sun exposure produces vitamin D, which in turn stimulates the production of calcium. Vitamin D is converted into D3, a vitamin that is essential in treating rickets. The sun also helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis and multiple sclerosis.

What to avoid

The benefits of the sun are considerable and we have outlined them in this Nefrocenter guide. However, it is essential that exposure is done correctly. Prolonged exposure, in fact, can cause various problems. Never stay in the sun during the hot hours of the day, the middle ones. In addition, Nefrocenter advises you to take shelter as soon as you feel the slightest discomfort from sun exposure. Remember that sun protection for the body is essential, even in the mountains and near reflective surfaces. It is important, in fact, always to wear light clothing if you have to travel along a route exposed to the sun.