The sun elevates your mood, improves your sleep and helps strengthen our immune system. According to Forbes, there are a number of studies that show the amount of daylight exposure you get is crucial in maintaining a normal circadian rhythm. If that becomes distorted there can be symptoms of depression or even bipolar disorder.

Sunshine helps boost our vitamin D, which helps with calcium absorption for strong bones. Strong bones prevent osteoporosis and other bone diseases and fractures. It’s important to also note that some studies show folks with less sun exposure suffer from higher risk for stroke, high blood pressure, and obesity.  

Most folks are overly concerned with how much sunshine is enough. It depends on your skin, age, and health history and diet. You must also take into consideration where you live and what time of year it is. It’s been said a few minutes outside a lunchtime each day is a good rule of thumb. However, a more specific measurement is about 9 minutes a day while those with darker skin need about 25 minutes.  

The sunshine can help power your home using solar panels. Many homeowners save hundreds of dollars, if not more initially when switching to solar. In California the average homeowner saves about $2,000 a year on their electricity bill by switching to solar. It can vary depending on how much electricity you use and your location. Plus relying on the sun for energy, makes us less dependent on foreign sources for electricity and reduces our carbon footprint. The sun is the world’s most abundant source of energy and a great way to power our homes.

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