Benefits of Morning Sunlight: Health and Sleep

I’ll tell you how I improved my life just by adopting this simple habit of bathing in sunlight every morning regularly. Discover the mental and physical benefits of this good habit!...

Table of Contents

1. A close and real experience
2. Why does morning sunlight help so much?
3. Regulation of your circadian rhythm 🕗
4. Vitamin D: your invisible ally
5. Improve your mood with rays of happiness 😃
6. Start the day with more energy and productivity
7. Your hormonal balance also depends on the sun
8. The importance of consistency
9. What do scientific studies say?

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According to numerous scientific studies, morning sunlight is a true natural elixir ☀️. It provides countless benefits for your physical and emotional health, and best of all: it’s free, unlimited, and always there for you!

Want to make the most of it? The key is to expose yourself regularly. Let me tell you why spending time under the morning sun can transform your well-being and how to make it part of your daily routine.

A close and real experience

Let me share the story of Marta, a patient of mine who had been struggling with insomnia for years. She had tried everything: pills, therapies, natural remedies, even breathing techniques she didn’t even understand! When she came to my office, I noticed she never thought about her dose of natural light.

I suggested something simple but transformative: go outside every morning, as soon as she got up, and enjoy at least 15 minutes of direct sunlight. Too easy to be true? That’s what she thought. But two weeks later, she returned to my office with incredible energy and a big smile.

Not only was she sleeping better, but she also felt more active and positive during the day. She even turned that moment into a little ritual! She would go out to the garden with her coffee, breathe, and gift herself the morning sun. How about you try it too and see what happens? You might be as surprised as Marta.

• Practical tip: Set your alarm 15 minutes earlier and dedicate that time just to yourself and the sun. You don’t need anything else.

Why does morning sunlight help so much?

Regulation of your circadian rhythm 🕗

The circadian rhythm is like the conductor of your body: it decides when to sleep, when to wake up, and even when you get hungry. Exposing yourself to morning sunlight helps this clock work perfectly.

The result? You sleep better, your sleep cycle regulates, and your body appreciates that natural order.

Interested in learning more about how to sleep better? Take a look at I solved my sleep problem in 3 months: here’s how.

Vitamin D: your invisible ally

Here’s a golden fact! Vitamin D is produced in your skin thanks to the sun, and this vitamin helps your bones absorb calcium and phosphorus.

You only need 15 to 30 minutes of sunlight each morning to maintain good vitamin D levels. It also supports your immune system, so don’t underestimate a sunny morning.

• Little tip: If you have very fair skin, less time is enough. Be careful not to burn yourself!

Improve your mood with rays of happiness 😃

When sunlight enters through your eyes, your brain produces serotonin, the famous “happiness hormone.” That’s why lack of light (especially in winter) can bring your mood down.

Spend a few minutes daily in the sun and you’ll see how your mood and motivation improve.

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