Do you want to take advantage of a natural health benefit freely available to everyone? “What is this freebee?” Sunlight. Did you know that sunlight is a natural antibiotic? Many hospitals and outpatient clinics use ultraviolet lights, which mimic sunlight, in exam rooms to kill tuberculosis germs. Upon exposure to normal sunlight this germ is “zapped” and destroyed. Sunlight helps to reset your body’s natural sleep clock. This can be helpful to know in cases of jet lag. Sunlight also affects our emotions. One type of depression known as seasonal affective disorder is often effectively treated by exposure to high intensity lights, such as those found outside from the sun on a warm summer day. Sunlight affects the body’s nutritional status. Some vitamins in the body are activated when the skin is exposed to moderate sunlight. Of course, sunlight can have adverse affects if used to extreme. Approximately 20 to 30 minutes per day is all that is needed. Be sure to use appropriate sunscreen to avoid skin damage if your exposure is excessive. Sunlight, –free and effective and can help you to experience optimal health.