Diseases Associated with “Sunshine Deficiency”
Sunshine has many benefits for human health, and a lack of sunshine exposure can lead to increased risk of many diseases Key Points 340,000 deaths per year in the United States and 480,000 deaths...
Nutrients that Help Protect the Skin from UV Damage
Nutrients from our food and products of sunshine exposure itself can help protect the skin from damaging effects of UV over-exposure Key Points Research over the past several decades has revealed that a higher...
Can You Use Artificial Sunlight as a Sunshine Supplement?
Indoor UV devices are artificial sunlight options that can provide a wide spectrum of sunshine health benefits from UVA, UVB, visible light, red light and infrared waves Key Points If outdoor sunshine in any...
Can You Make Enough Vitamin D from Sunshine Alone?
Depending on the circumstances, the body naturally produces enough vitamin D from sunshine to reach levels of 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/L) – how are you utilizing the sun for vitamin D production? Key Points...
How to Use the Sun Safely to Make Vitamin D and Benefit Your Health
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...
Melanoma Overdiagnosis and the Real Risk of UV Exposure for Skin Cancers
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...
Understanding the Potential Harms of Excessive Sun Exposure and the Role of Skin Pigmentation
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...
What Happens in Your Body When You Are Exposed to Full-Spectrum Sunlight?
Wavelengths of Energy from Sunshine: UVB, UVA, Red, Near Infrared, Far Infrared, and Blue Light from sunshine all have unique health consequences Key Points There are several wavelengths of energy from sunshine that trigger...
The “Sunshine Vitamin” – A Marker, Not a Full Replacement for Sunshine Exposure
The sun provides so much for our health, its full benefits cannot be replaced by a vitamin D supplement. Introducing Sunshine Month 2022! Here is what you will learn this May… Key Points Many...
Activity of Vitamin D is Not Limited to its Hormonal Form
Dispelling a common misconception about vitamin D3, and adding to the importance of daily dosing through sun, supplement, and/or diet Key Points While many people call the hormonal form 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D (which is made...