Just like plants, you need a proper amount of sunlight in order for your body and mind to thrive. Without adequate windows and natural light, you miss out on optimal mental and physical health. Here are the surprising benefits of windows and natural light. 

Vitamin D

One of the benefits of windows and natural light is you get the right amount of vitamin D from sunlight. Wait a minute? You may be thinking we got vitamin D from things like milk and green vegetables. Yes, you can but ensure you get an adequate amount from sunlight coming through your windows. The best part is that when it comes through your windows, you limit your exposure to direct sunlight which can cause things like skin cancer.

Depression

Another benefit of natural light is that, it’s a natural cure for mild depression from SAD or seasonal affective disorder. Seasonal affective disorder especially affects those who live in cold climates. Serotonin is a chemical in our body which affects our happiness and mood. Some in the science world believe the production of this chemical may be linked to sunlight.

Natural light has positive effects for those who suffer with seasonal affective disorder. Even in a cold climate getting enough natural light through the windows can boost your mood and shield you from the impact the cold dark winter can have on your happiness.

Productivity

Natural light also has a great effect on your productivity. By just being exposed to natural light from windows you can actually increase your energy and get more things done. Windows allowing natural light to come in give a signal to our bodies and the message they communicate is “It’s daytime. Get to work.”

Natural light will give you the urge to accomplish more before night time comes. If you need an extra boost of productivity then look no further than windows in your house.

Sleep Cycle

And while we are talking about productivity let’s not forget that we also need our rest. Natural light from windows can also help you with the optimal sleep cycle. Your body is made to time itself to the sun. Your body knows when it’s time to sleep based on its 24-hour circadian cycle. When you fail to get enough natural light, your circadian cycle is thrown off. In other words, your body doesn’t know what time it is.

Help your body out by giving it adequate natural light. This way your body will be able to orient itself towards the right time of the day and thank you with a good night sleep. Who knew natural light could be so rewarding?

So, there you have it. Natural light from windows gives our bodies and our minds important benefits. Make sure you have adequate windows in your home and let the light in. Your body will thank you for it. If you’re looking to get new windows that will bring in more light to your house, contact middle field windows and doors. Middlefield Windows and Doors has been replacing and installing new windows since 1959 in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio. Call us at (216) 264-8315.