>> Consequences of the lack of natural light on health
Who hasn’t experienced the winter blues as the cold seasons approach? In addition to the cold and the snow, natural light becomes less and less present as the days get shorter. Yet the lack of natural light causes various symptoms in humans. One of these is a feeling of sadness.
The winter blues are triggered by various elements. Winter and its low temperatures and lack of light contribute to the development of this depression. In fact, natural light and the body’s exposure to it have an essential role to play in our well-being, especially during this period, thanks to vitamin D.
Vitamin D is involved in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. It plays an essential role in the mineralisation of bones. To be usable by the body, vitamin D needs the action of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. It is in fact modified in the skin by UV rays. A minimum of exposure to the sun and natural light is therefore necessary to avoid this seasonal affective disorder.
Natural light is an important element in the fight against the winter blues, and it is essential, especially in winter, to get as much exposure as possible to this natural light.
There are food supplements to make up for the lack of vitamin D.
The easiest way is to consume products containing vitamin D more regularly. The best known are seafood products such as salmon or sardines.
Combined with more natural light, for example thanks to Espaciel light reflectors, it is possible to avoid this seasonal depression in a natural way and at a lower cost.
For more information:
Natural light to combat seasonal depression
Natural light to combat lack of energy
Feeling cold: The consequence of a lack of natural light
