If you are ever in turmoil, going to nature can help. There, you can find inner peace and love, coming away refreshed. But why is it nature has such a powerful healing effect on us? It's a proven fact spending time outdoors makes us happier. The answer is: We are a part of nature too, and interacting with it truly helps us connect to our truest state of being.
On this relaxation day, let’s all try to reduce our stress levels as much as we can by keeping calm and taking a break. And on a break, do these 10 things!
Nourishing your skin from the inside out makes sense, but few of us use this in practice. It’s easy to slap on drugstore sunscreen and spend hours outside but there are unseen, and often unacknowledged, dangers in conventional sunscreen. Protecting yourself from ultraviolet radiation is important in avoiding sunburns, sunspots, wrinkles, and dry, peeling skin, but some unprotected sunshine is also needed for optimal absorption of vitamin D.
The sun is undoubtedly good for us: sunshine on our skin helps to create vitamin D, responsible for building strong bones and preventing issues like hair loss, bone loss, and fatigue, and diseases like multiple sclerosis, depression, and prostate cancer. Beyond all of this, sunshine feels good.
After a long and cold winter, springtime is certainly a blessing. It brings warmer air, beautiful flowers, and baby animals into our lives. Unfortunately, spring flies away much too quickly, so it's important to really savor the season and utilize it as much as possible. It's easy to miss the bounty of spring when you have all the luxuries of the modern world at your fingertips.
It might be almost back-to-school time, but that summer sunshine is still shining brightly in a lot of places. And even when it’s not, those UV rays can sneak through clouds and chilly weather. While a little sunshine is certainly good for your vitamin D levels, too much can lead to skin cancer, aging skin, and sun spots. You’re already
Aaah, it’s June. By the way, that was a sigh of pure relief. I can already feel the relaxation settling into my soon-to-be well-rested bones. June is such a surprisingly pleasant month for numerous reasons—my absolute favorite reasons are because the weather is just dreamy, and this month marks the start of summer. To kick off your fabulous summer with your fabulous loved ones, be sure to immerse yourselves in some (or all) of these totally June-tastic activities.
Vitamin D is one of the most vital vitamins for our health. From building bones, to keeping your immune system in check, to fighting depression, the sunshine vitamin, as it’s known, is best absorbed through the sun. But what happens for those who live in northern climates, especially during the winter months? With some supplementation and a lot of smarts, it’s possible to maintain optimal levels of vitamin D. Here’s how:
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Even the word “bleach” sounds abrasive. You might think that having bleach in your home is an absolute must, but there are many alternatives to this evil chemical that actually work.
This zucchini bread is a delicious treat that both vegans and omnivores will enjoy. Moist on the inside and chewy on the outside, there are subtle notes of cinnamon and vanilla that pairs well with your afternoon coffee and a good book in the sunshine.
Since zucchini is a summer squash, this recipe is perfect for the months of June-August when you have an excess of zucchini needing to be harvested in the garden, or when they show up fresh at the market. As a plus, you can even use those overripe bananas that have been sitting on the counter a little too long!