We "Mitochondriacs" believe that natural light is the key to a healthy and long life = longevity. So - when is a better time to get enough light than in spring and summer? Today we will look together how you can gradually increase your skin's tolerance to the sun so that it can handle more UV radiation, without burning.

Summary:

• What are the benefits of UV light?
• The Spring Equinox as an Ideal Natural RESET?
• What is a so-called "solar callus" and how does red and infrared light help with UV tolerance?

What are the benefits of UV light?

Spring has already begun and summer is just around the corner! 🌞 The days are getting longer, the sun is getting stronger, and right now is the best time to prepare your body for safe and effective absorption of sunlight and thus the production of vitamin D. In northern latitudes, like in Europe, winter and spring are like a "warm-up" for the skin - a time when nature gradually increases our exposure to UV radiation, and thanks to this we have the opportunity to build a natural tolerance to stronger UV light.

Other benefits of sunlight include:

• Lowering blood pressure and improving heart function. [R]
• Increase in nitric oxide levels. [R]
• Improving mood and reducing the risk of depression. [R]
• Better weight and appetite control. [R]
• Better immune function. [R]
• And much more.

The Spring Equinox as an Ideal Natural RESET

19. march in our part of the world it was the spring equinox. This is the turning point that makes a lot of sense in nature, because it helps us "switch" from the more dark and depressing period of winter to the bright and cheerful. People get seasonal affective disorder (SAD) in the winter, they get sunburned again easily in the summer. Today it is known that our health, digestion, skin condition and moods are closely related. Spring is the best time to reset, when we can naturally build tolerance to the sun and protect our skin and eyes. This is what is called the unofficial term - solar callus.

What is a so-called "solar callus" and how does red and infrared light help with UV tolerance?

The common word "callus" is familiar to everyone. It is a kind of THICKENING OF THE TOP PART OF THE SKIN (epidermis) in a place that is often exposed to PRESSURE and mechanical FRICTION. And it is based on a similar phenomenon that the unofficial name Solar callus was created, which points out that with regular and gradual exposure of the skin to sunlight, the skin adapts and does not burn. Surely each of us has ever experienced a situation where we had a hard night, woke up only at lunchtime and as soon as we went outside or to the window, the strong sun literally "stunned" us. However, if on a different day we get up for work at 6:00, for example, and we have been exposed to sunlight since morning, then the light does not seem so intense to us, right? And that is exactly what it is about. 

The founder of Mitochondriak®, Jaroslav Lachký, often compares it to training.:

"Everyone knows that movement is important for our body. We have to move, otherwise our skeleton and muscles will weaken. However, we also intuitively know that if we haven't exercised or moved in recent years, we can't expect that when we come to the gym on the first day and put a 100 kg barbell on our shoulders, we will be able to do 10 squats with it. No. It can hurt us. That's why we need to think about progression and proportion, and add training and weight gradually! Well, it's similar with sunlight."

If we build our tolerance to UV radiation using red and infrared light gradually, ideally throughout the year, our skin will adapt to the local conditions in which we live and will not burn..

If you are interested in more, we recommend watching this video interview where Jaroslav tells what is behind it (or this one in english):

Summary and final tips from the Easylight.sk editorial team

As you can see, nature provides us with everything we need. In winter, when there is almost no UV radiation, we have enough red and infrared light, which makes it easier for us to tan in the summer, produce enough melanin, and be more tolerant of the strong summer sun..

We would be happy if you try the simple steps above yourself, of course do everything gradually and appropriately and if for some reason you spend little time in the sun, you can consider red and infrared infrared panels for therapy. Feel free to write us your experiences or observations in the comments below. 🌞

P.S. In the next article, we will look at practical steps on how to easily improve your sun tolerance and reap all the important benefits in the summer without worry! :)

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