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The Importance of Sunlight for Vitamin D Production

The Importance of Sunlight for Vitamin D Production

Winter here in the north is so gray and gloomy. Sunrise is later in the morning, and sunset is earlier in the evening…. and its a proven fact that the deficit of sunlight has an impact on all of us. Early morning sunshine is the 

Did you know?  Sunshine

Did you know? Sunshine

Sunshine is something that we never take for granted. In Cleveland we have seasons of gray gloomy skies that affect us greatly. It is only when the sunshine becomes more consistent, and the temperatures are warmer that we fully appreciate the benefits of getting sunshine. Sunshine boosts your body’s level of serotonin, which is a chemical that improves your mood and helps you stay calm and focused. It is also know as Vitamin D, an essential vitamin to our health.

Does the winter light affect your life?

Does the winter light affect your life?

Yes, living in Ohio in the winter months means getting up in the dark, and often driving into my driveway at home returning from work in the dark.  The daylight is shorter, and the sun is often masked in one of a thousand shades of