☀️ Episode Summary:
In this episode of Becoming Natural, we explore one of the most ancient and accessible healing tools available: sunlight. Once revered by civilizations across the globe, the sun has become something we fear and block. But is that fear costing us vitality, balance, and even faith? We trace the historical, biological, and spiritual relationship we’ve had with sunlight—from heliotherapy to vitamin D production—and how reestablishing a healthy relationship with light can transform your sleep, hormones, mood, and immunity.
Whether you're struggling with fatigue, anxious moods, or hormone imbalance—or simply want to reconnect with creation—this episode offers wisdom, science, and simple morning practices to help you rise and shine. 🌞
💭 Something to Think About:
"Sunlight isn’t something to fear or worship. It’s something to receive—wisely, rhythmically, and reverently."
📚 Resources Mentioned:
📘 Vitamin D Deficiency – New England Journal of Medicine (2007)
Foundational overview of vitamin D’s role in overall health and deficiency risks
📘 Vitamin D Metabolism in the Skin – Molecular & Cellular Endocrinology (2011)
Explains how UVB light triggers vitamin D synthesis via the skin
💡 Blue Light Has a Dark Side – Harvard Health (2020)
Details the impact of artificial light on circadian rhythm and sleep
🧠 Circadian Light & Mental Health – The Lancet Psychiatry (2018)
Greater daytime light exposure lowers risk of depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder
🛡️ Vitamin D & Immunity – Journal of Investigative Medicine (2011)
Demonstrates vitamin D’s ability to regulate immune response and reduce infection risk
💓 UVA & Blood Pressure – Journal of Investigative Dermatology (2014)
Shows UVA exposure reduces blood pressure independently of vitamin D levels
🧼 UV Disinfection & Pathogen Control – Scientific Reports (2019)
UV light’s germicidal properties for sanitizing air, water, and surfaces
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