There are a lot of benefits derived from sun exposure, and if used correctly, sunshine can greatly improve our health. Here’s how to develop a healthy, personalized relationship with the sun! Key Points Exposure...
Regular, moderate sunshine exposure and higher levels of vitamin D are shown to decrease (not increase) the risk of melanoma, which is now being overdiagnosed Key Points Though painful sunburns before the age of...
Regular, safe sun exposure, where the number 1 rule is don’t burn, puts emphasis on skin type to help maximize the health benefits while minimizing the risks associated with sun exposure Key Points While...
Research is now showing evidence that both DHA and EPA have unique benefits to our health Healthy omega-3 levels, defined as an Omega-3 Index of at least 8%, have been associated with heart health,...
Review: Sunshine has many benefits for human health, and a deficiency in sunshine can lead to disease While 2021’s Sunshine Month may be coming to a close, the information covered remains essential year-round to...
Special guest post by William B. Grant, PhD, a recognized “World Expert” in the top 0.1% of scholars writing about Sunlight over the past 10 years The evidence supporting the role of moderate sun...
Several studies conclude that regular sun exposure and higher vitamin D levels are related to decreased incidence of melanoma and increased melanoma survival rates Melanoma accounts for approximately 1-7% of all skin cancers (depending...
What is Vitamin D Good For? (Part 3: The Dermatological System) – Vitamin D is needed by virtually every cell in the body, and is essential for hundreds of processes each and every day...
Sunlight and health, from the earliest human civilizations to our current battle with COVID-19, have an inseparable link. Dr. John Fielder’s exceptionally well-written paper, History of Heliotherapy provides insight into the past. Many ancients...
Public health guidelines to avoid sun exposure combined with the industrialization of society has resulted in people spending a lot less time outdoors. During the industrial revolution, the incidence of tuberculosis and rickets skyrocketed....