The sunlight makes your day, in the literal sense. Every living organism on our planet needs the sun to survive, directly or indirectly. Plants use the energy of the sun in photosynthesis, and turn air into sugars which are important in their growth. Animals consume these plants for their survival and break the sugars they digest. This gives them the energy to survive. Natural gases like coal and petroleum are the remnants of these ancient plants and animals that are formed using the energy from the sun. Humans need all these for basic survival.

We need the energy of the sun as it is our primary source of Vitamin D. The body produces Vitamin D that it gains from the sun. Lack of exposure to the sun needs to be complimented with dietary supplements to ensure the Vitamin D requirements are met. Lack of Vitamin D can give rise to bone disorders like rickets and in later stages osteoporosis, high blood pressure, tuberculosis, cancer, chronic pain and diabetes. On the other hand excessive exposure causes premature ageing, burning, and cancer of the skin, wrinkles and freckles.

How can you get your daily dose of the sun?

You do not need to be directly exposed to the sun. Indirect exposure of the rays that you receive in your room is sufficient. The sun exposure that you receive while walking to you car, from your car to the office or even while you walk to the subway.

Precautions

If you are beginning to feel aches in your joints, it is possible that you are suffering from deficiency of Vitamin D. Speak with your doctor immediately. Add supplements to your diet immediately and switch to a diet plan that will increase the intake of Vitamin D.

Do not over expose your skin to direct sun at the beach without protection as it will be harmful.