The Nourished Life: Sunshine

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Sunny Days Are Here Again

Spring could not come fast enough around here! Being outside is one of my favorite ways of nourishing myself that doesn't involve food.

A piece of me knows that the whole global warming issue has a lot to do with why it's so warm in March and April, but for today, I'm super grateful for the sunshine. We've seen a few days right near 70, and while I haven't minded, I do have the global warming in the back of my mind.

Instead of worrying, I've been basking like a solar panel.

The early spring brings with it happy tulips, sunbathing kitties, singing birds, and lots of fun playing in the dirt.

Roll up your yoga pants and bask...

I try to take out time for at least 10 minutes of unprotected sunshine daily. This ensures my daily dose of Vitamin D, and by full summer, I don't burn if I'm out longer and haven't thought to put on sunscreen.

I hope you too are taking in the gifts of the flowering trees, spring bouquets, and longer days...

In Vibrant Health & Happiness,

Tammi Hoerner, CHHC, AADP, MH

The Nourished Life
New Beginnings Health & Wellness
Back2Basic Nutrition

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Let the Sunshine In

I've just come in from enjoying the first super warm sunny day with my son. I'm not sure what the temperature is, but once I realized it was warm out... I donned my socks, rolled up my sweat pants and shirt sleeves and pulled a lawn chair up on my patio out of the breeze.
I soaked in the sun for the entire morning, while my son quickly found the dirt...and yucky pond water and gleefully played. (all the while I'm warning him over and over to remember to not touch his face.)

Both Tigger and Dom find a cozy spot on my lap,
soaking up rays, we all were smiling!

Sitting in the sun, thinking about how much it can change how I feel with an effect that lasts for days, I thought I'd share with you one of the most basic ways to be fit and well.

Yep, you guessed it - GET IN THE SUN!

See, while Vitamin D supplements fill the stores to address the national issue of serious Vitamin D deficiency, there is only one sun. This is the very best source of Vitamin D for our bodies and TRULY the one our body know what to do with best. It's whole food in zero calorie format and it's free!

Every one needs a different amount, I try to get at least 30 minutes a day through the summer. In the winter, if I'm finding I'm not getting out regularly enough, I might add in a liquid D3 supplement to my diet.

So, enjoy these early warm sunny days with a dose of Vitamin D and see how you feel after ward! It's awfully hard to be grouchy and sad when you've let the SUN SHINE IN!