The sun

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Hi,

I was just wondering if anyone else feels so much better with the sun. Im pretty sure that most people do. My symptoms get a lot better. I was just wondering what it actually is that the sun gives that that is so beneficial. I have a theory that it is either serotonin or testosterone. I know that both are produced by the sun. I’ld be really interested to know what other people think. I’m getting both of these levels tested and then I am going to get retested during the Winter months. I have had my Testosterone tested and it is borderline low, so it would be interesting to see if it has gone up.

Thanks,

Adrian.

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hi adrian

it’s lovely to have some sun for a change.

i used to sit outside in it all day at one time.

now an hour is enough.

for me, i don’t think about seratonin or testosterone but it’s so lovely to get Vit D3 from it’s natural source.

enjoy it whilst it’s here!

carole x

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Don’t know. Today all its done is rain. Boo. Come back sun, we forgive you the odd miserable day, perhaps tomorrow will be better?? Please?

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Isn’t it more likely to be Vitamin D?

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I agree with Sewingchick probably vit D however my level is good at 97 but I also feel very good in the sun, I feel like I’m recharging my batteries but hate winter and the cold. Sun also raises our serotonin levels( the happy hormone)

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Hi Adrian

Unfortunately, I feel worse in the sun (well after about 30 minutes anyway). My hands swell up and hurt and I feel like the Michelin Man! I do take Vitamin D tablets though every day, to supplement the actual sun as I can’t stand it for very long

I think I’m destined never to holiday anywhere warm & sunny ever again!!!

Sarah

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complete opposite - I never sit in the sun - my idea of hell is sitting on a hot beach all day.

If the temperature exceeds 75 I’m uncomfortable - over 80 I’m knacked.

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Thanks for your replies. Interesting. I personally don’t think it’s vit d3 as I take loads of the stuff, 5,000 iu during the summer and 10,000 iu during the winter. My levels are very high. I may even be approaching 200 nmoles/ml. However a few days in the sun and I feel so much better, my symptoms get a lot better.

Off to Greece on Sunday, so I will be able to test my hypothesis in more detail. He he. :slight_smile:

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Hi Adrian

We have just returned from a week in Ibiza. Whilst there, most of my symptoms disappeared, apart from a tight/tingly forehead. Felt so much better!! Been back a day and the pins and needles have returned in my hands and face! Stress free holiday worked wonders!! Came back to cold, wet weather!!

Thanks

Sam

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