Sunscreen & Vitamin D

Written by suNNy on 18 December 2009 – 19:03 -

sun tanning girls 300x199 Sunscreen & Vitamin DWe are lead to believe that sun exposure must be combated with sunscreen agents, and yet sunscreen may offer little protection to your skin from Melanoma, the deadliest of skin cancers.

Therefore it may seem wise to just avoid the sun all together. However, appropriate sun-light actually prevents cancer. An examination of 506 regions found a close inverse correlation between cancer mortality and levels of ultraviolet B light. The likeliest mechanism for a protective effect of sunlight is vitamin D, which is synthesized by the body in the presence of ultraviolet B. There are 13 malignancies that show this inverse correlation, mostly reproductive and digestive cancers. The strongest inverse correlation is with breast, colon, and ovarian cancer. Other cancers apparently affected by sunlight include tumors of the bladder, uterus, esophagus, rectum, and stomach.

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The Sun Screen Health Disaster

Written by suNNy on 28 October 2009 – 23:00 -

sunburned girl The Sun Screen Health DisasterThe purpose and function of sunscreens are explored, and sunscreens that consist of mainly natural ingredients are recommended to protect against ultraviolet rays. Sun Safety – Are Sunscreens Necessary and Safe? … While too much sun can cause sunburn and skin damage, moderate sunshine is necessary and beneficial to health. We all need adequate amounts of sunlight to stay healthy. Sunshine is the main source of vitamin D, which reduces the risk of certain cancers and …

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You Can Get Well and Feel Good Again!: The Sun Screen Health Disaster


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Is Sunlight Bad for Health or Great for Health

Written by suNNy on 27 May 2009 – 20:12 -

sun tanning and fun at the beach 300x200 Is Sunlight Bad for Health or Great for HealthThe fact is that more people sunbathe now than 20 years ago since it makes them feel and look better. In 20 years everyone will accept that sunlight is good for you. This stuff now will be forgotten just like the myth of cold fusion …

Remember, sunscreen blocks the essential UV rays for Vit-D generation, and is toxic. One needs not reach sun-burn levels to get adequate sunlight (i think). There is, however, some sort of nutrient which supposedly doubles the amount of …

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