Why Should You Spend This Summer Solstice in the California Sun?
We’re all about sunny vibes here at Sunright and there’s one day a year with a bit more than every other: the summer solstice. The solstice is when the North Pole is tilted closest to the sun – the day with the most sun-lit hours of the year for those of us living in the northern hemisphere.
We’re celebrating the summer solstice with special promotions in all our stores, so grab a friend and a Sunright Fruit Tea as we give you more reasons to love sunny California days.
Happiness
A dash of happiness in every cup is the not-so-secret ingredient that makes every Sunright drink a sunny treat. There’s more to California’s sun than just an intangible, glowing, blanket of light that illuminates your day: the mood boost that a sunny day delivers is verified by science! Higher levels of serotonin in the body are related to longer days (and shorter nights). That makes summer solstice your best shot at maximizing serotonin levels, boosting your mood, focus, and emotional regulation. Get out and soak in the rays today.
Better Sleep
While serotonin can help you feel calm and focused in the daytime, it is also essential for a good night’s sleep. As a precursor to melatonin, the body’s primary sleep-signaler, a morning splash of serotonin-spiking sunlight simultaneously jumpstarts your day and sets you up for better sleep at night. Spending at least part of your daytime in bright light, such as in the sunlight found in California’s outdoors year-round, helps the brain better regulate sleep cycles and wind down as you prepare for sleep. It’s no wonder that the best night of sleep all week usually comes after a Sunday with your toes in the sand!
Health
You may already know that the sun is our best source of Vitamin D, but do you know why it is so important to get your daily dose? For starters, it’s long been established that Vitamin D assists with calcium and phosphorus absorption, giving your bones a boost of strength. Recent scientific inquiries have also revealed Vitamin D does much more for the body than simply help fortify bones. Over one thousand different genes are believed to be regulated by the biologically active metabolite of Vitamin D3, including many in the neuromuscular and immune systems. Meanwhile, most D-deficiencies are a result of low sun exposure – including the time your skin spends underneath sunscreen. Give your brain, bones, and immune system a boost of sunshine while it’s running overtime this solstice!
Because There’s No Place Better
With three of the top ten sunniest cities in the United States, more than 250 sunny days every year, and the greatest geographical and climate diversity in the country, there truly is no better place to soak up the sun than California. Whether you feel most in your element at the beach, in the desert, on a mountain, or while walking city streets, California has an outdoor environment to suit your sun-loving heart’s desire. Don’t forget to stop by your local Sunright Tea Studio for the perfect refreshment to complement your solstice sun-basking!