Is the Sun Healthy For You?

We've all heard the warnings about too much Sun exposure and the threat of skin cancer, prompting you to be sure to use plenty of Sunscreen when outdoors for long periods in the Summer.

According to Dr. Al Sears, MD the Sun is actually good for you and can help prevent cancer and disease! According to Dr. Sears, lack of sufficient Sunlight can lead to depression, bone loss, and heart disease.

In a 1982 study reported in the British medical journal The Lancet, those that had the most activity outdoors had the lowest risk of developing skin cancer. Many of us have limited our outdoor activity in the last 30 years, yet the incidence of skin cancer has gone up at an unbelievable rate.

Plenty of Sun is the best way to absorb proper amounts of vitamin D. Being outdoors can increase feelings of well-being and lift up your moods. It feels good to be in the Sun. Low amounts of vitamin D can put you at increased risk of bone loss.

Dr. Sears thinks that sunscreens contain lots of toxins that can be bad for your health. He believes that skin cancer may be more related to toxins in our food supply than Sun exposure.

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