Sunlight: Friend or Foe?
During the summer months, we often hear that sunlight causes cancer and that we should protect ourselves and our family with sunscreens. On the other hand, there are studies that show risks of cancer associated with the use of such products. When it comes to deciding whether we, or our family members, ought to go out in the summer we should examine the facts.
The facts:
The facts tell us that sunlight can be both healing and damaging.
It is important to understand that it is our state of health that determines which will occur. From a physical perspective, our body is able to deal with sunlight properly and extract what it needs for health when we have the right nutrients, especially the fatty acids.
Omega-3 and omega-6 fats are both essential for human health, however typically we consume far too many omega-6 fats in our diets while consuming very low levels of omega-3. While the ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats is 1:1, our ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 averages from 20:1 to 50:1.
The body needs a proper balance of both Omega-6 and 3 to be able to deal with sunlight.
Sources of Omega-3 and 6
Omega-6
Omega-6 fats are mainly found in corn, soy, canola, safflower and sunflower oil. These are usually overabundant in our diet which can lead to an excess of omega-6. It is best to avoid or limit these oils.
Omega-3
Omega-3 is found in flaxseed oil, walnut oil, and fish. By far, the best type of omega-3 fats are those found in the last category, fish. That’s because the omega-3 in fish is high in two fatty acids crucial to human health, DHA and EPA. These two fatty acids are important to prevent heart disease, cancer, and many other conditions.
Fish and mercury
The problem with fish is that many contain mercury. You can look for a mercury-free source of fish, or use supplements that are mercury –free. You also can eat fresh fish where you can find it and take periodic dose of Mercury in potentised form (“homeopathic”) to detoxify your system.
Sunlight is healthy
Healthy people have little trouble with sunlight. It is disease that creates an aversion or sensitivity to sunlight. Your overall level of health is what determines your ability to derive benefits from the sun without being harmed.
Everyone has an inner light metabolism, which is linked to our level of health and consciousness.
This inner light metabolism is what provides the counter energy to the sun’s radiant forces so that we can extract the benefits without getting burned. The healthier you are, the more you can benefit from the sun’s energy, which is life-giving.
Exposure to the Sun
Once you have sufficient nutrients to handle the sun, you should gradually expose your skin to the sun so that in a few weeks you can handle normal sun exposure. The key is to avoid getting burned, which usually happens in the middle of the day and from lengthy exposure. You can creatively use your clothing to block the sun’s rays during your build-up time and when you have to be out in the midday sun for a long time.
Don’t accept the rather new and sometimes hysterical argument that sunlight is dangerous. It is only dangerous if you ignore health and nutrition.
Enjoy the Sun
During the summer months, we often hear that sunlight causes cancer and that we should protect ourselves and our family with sunscreens. On the other hand, there are studies that show risks of cancer associated with the use of such products. When it comes to deciding whether we, or our family members, ought to go out in the summer we should examine the facts.
The facts:
- Over-exposure to sunlight can cause cancer of the skin.
- Studies are showing that sunscreens can cause cancer.
- Sunlight is very healing and has been used through the centuries to treat a variety of conditions.
The facts tell us that sunlight can be both healing and damaging.
It is important to understand that it is our state of health that determines which will occur. From a physical perspective, our body is able to deal with sunlight properly and extract what it needs for health when we have the right nutrients, especially the fatty acids.
Omega-3 and omega-6 fats are both essential for human health, however typically we consume far too many omega-6 fats in our diets while consuming very low levels of omega-3. While the ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats is 1:1, our ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 averages from 20:1 to 50:1.
The body needs a proper balance of both Omega-6 and 3 to be able to deal with sunlight.
Sources of Omega-3 and 6
Omega-6
Omega-6 fats are mainly found in corn, soy, canola, safflower and sunflower oil. These are usually overabundant in our diet which can lead to an excess of omega-6. It is best to avoid or limit these oils.
Omega-3
Omega-3 is found in flaxseed oil, walnut oil, and fish. By far, the best type of omega-3 fats are those found in the last category, fish. That’s because the omega-3 in fish is high in two fatty acids crucial to human health, DHA and EPA. These two fatty acids are important to prevent heart disease, cancer, and many other conditions.
Fish and mercury
The problem with fish is that many contain mercury. You can look for a mercury-free source of fish, or use supplements that are mercury –free. You also can eat fresh fish where you can find it and take periodic dose of Mercury in potentised form (“homeopathic”) to detoxify your system.
Sunlight is healthy
Healthy people have little trouble with sunlight. It is disease that creates an aversion or sensitivity to sunlight. Your overall level of health is what determines your ability to derive benefits from the sun without being harmed.
Everyone has an inner light metabolism, which is linked to our level of health and consciousness.
This inner light metabolism is what provides the counter energy to the sun’s radiant forces so that we can extract the benefits without getting burned. The healthier you are, the more you can benefit from the sun’s energy, which is life-giving.
Exposure to the Sun
Once you have sufficient nutrients to handle the sun, you should gradually expose your skin to the sun so that in a few weeks you can handle normal sun exposure. The key is to avoid getting burned, which usually happens in the middle of the day and from lengthy exposure. You can creatively use your clothing to block the sun’s rays during your build-up time and when you have to be out in the midday sun for a long time.
Don’t accept the rather new and sometimes hysterical argument that sunlight is dangerous. It is only dangerous if you ignore health and nutrition.
Enjoy the Sun
- The sun is good for you and it is safe again to spend time in the sun all year. Just remember that as in all things, the key is moderation and knowledge.
- Over-exposure to sunlight can cause damage, but this problem can be removed with proper nutrition, general health and common sense.
- Contrary to what we are being told, sunscreens are unnecessary. They only suppress the benefits from sunlight and create risks for more disease.