Sun exposure is very important for the body in winter season. You have often heard the elders in your household say that sitting in the sun provides vitamin D to the body. In today’s busy life, people don’t have time to sit in the sun. Also, some people prefer to stay indoors to avoid the cold. They use heaters and blankets to protect themselves from the cold, but have you ever thought about the health effects of not sitting in the sun for weeks or months in winter. Not sitting in the sun can damage the body. Let’s know what harm can be done to the body by not sitting in the sun.
Vitamin-D deficiency: In the winter season, not sitting in the sun for a month can cause vitamin D deficiency in the body. Vitamin D is considered very important for bone development. Vitamin D deficiency can weaken bones.
Digestion: Even not sitting in the sun for a month can cause digestive problems. Because sunlight can be helpful in strengthening the digestive system.
Stress: During the winter season, if you don’t sit in the sun or get sunlight for weeks or months, you can get stressed. Also, general anxiety can cause more trouble. Prolonged stress or anxiety can lead to mental problems such as depression.
Sleep problems: Not sitting in the sun during the winter season can also affect your sleep. Staying out of the sun for a week or a month can cause problems like insomnia, while some people may even have trouble sleeping more.
Benefits of Sunbathing: Sunbathing in the winter season provides vitamin D to the body, which strengthens bones. Apart from vitamin D, sitting in the sun can strengthen immunity which protects against cold, cough and fever. By the way, to meet the deficiency of vitamin D in the body, fatty fish, milk, oranges, eggs etc. should be consumed in the diet.
(Disclaimer: The above facts are based on general information. News-Patiala does not endorse them. Consult the relevant experts before trying them.)