Why You Should Get off the Computer and Go Outside

There are a lot of reasons we should all take some time to get off of our computer and go outside. One reason is that when we are outside most of the time we are doing something active, such as walking, riding a bike, gardening, or playing with the dog. All of these thing will help you to burn more calories then sitting at your computer.

Another reason is social. You just might run in to a neighbor who is also outside and strike up a nice conversation.

If you love your dog then you will help them live a longer and more healthy life if you take them for a walk or just go out and play with them. If you won't do it for yourself do it for your beloved pet.

A really god reason to go outside is because sunshine is the main way that our bodies get vitamin D. Sure we can get some from foods like fish, milk, and vitamin fortified cereals but our body benefits most from what we get from the sunshine. Most people do not get enough vitamin D because they just don't go outside very often.

Vitamin D is a very important vitamin that our body needs for may reasons it helps to prevent and treat diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Diabetics who get more vitamin D will help their over all blood and heart function. It is also important for those with heart disease, and high cholesterol to get enough vitamin D. It also helps with obesity, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, COPD, asthma, bronchitis, and even gum disease and PMS. It also helps to keep your bones in tip top shape and will help you to keep your bones healthy as you age if you get enough of it.

You can get your Vitamin D with a supplement, but then your body is taking it all in at once and too much vitamin D can be dangerous. So don't you think it is better to just spend some time outside. You should get out in the sun every day if you can, but if you can only get out a few days a week be sure and do that, your body will store up Vitamin D for a short while, but don't got too long in between the times you spend in the sun.

You will need to spend some time out in the sun without sun screen. If you have a light complexion you will only need about 15 per day. If you are out longer than that then add your sunscreen, but make sure you get 15 minutes without any. If you have a darker complexion you may need to be out as long as 20 to 30 minutes to get the maximum benefits. The good news is if you are deficient in Vitamin D you can fix that just by going out in to the sun for 15 minutes a day for 6 days straight. Be sure to continue going out though at least every other day after that and of course everyday is better.

Vitamin D can also help with depression and can put you in a better mood.

So step away from your computer and go outside for a little while. It's good for you.