Two Tips for Your Walk in the Sun - Stretching & Sun on the Face

Tip 1: Gastroc Stretch

Do this stretch, even deeper than pictured for at least 40 seconds, and perhaps several times.

This is great for counteracting Parkinson's-related dystonia like toe curling or foot cramps.  This is because the tow-curling and foot cramps are caused by spasms like "Charlie-horses" in the calf muscles.  So I've found daily walking after stretching deep like this keeps the calves loose and comfortable.

Tip 2: Find a route that let's you walk a long distance toward the sun (for 1/2 way)

Blue light from the sun on your face helps your circadian rhythm.  I explain this in my book.

So if you get a nice long walk with uninterrupted sun on your eyes, ears, and face you're improving the balances of melatonin and dopamine, and the overall circadian rhythm.  You're also getting some color without over-doing it.  And the color is also good, because it creates nutrient stores throughout your body - which I also explain in the book.

Here's a shot I took after a day at work on Oahu.  I went down and walked from east Diamond Head west towards Honolulu at 6:00pm - in the Hawaiin sun :-)  (exceptional sun no doubt)