here<\/a>.<\/p>\nSUN IS ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u23e9 The human eye contains photosensitive cells in the retina. These cells are stimulated by the sunlight, and in particular, from the blue light spectrum. \u00a0 Most importantly, these cells have connections directly to the three hormonal glands of critical importance to the body.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\nThe three hormonal glands are located in the brain, and work synergistically to control the major functions in the body.<\/strong><\/p>\n\u23e9 Scientific research shows us that regular exposure to UVB from sunlight and to vitamin D<\/strong> reduces your risk of:<\/p>\n\n- different\u00a0 types of cancers (including breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, melanoma),\u00a0<\/li>\n
- diabetes,\u00a0<\/li>\n
- heart disease,\u00a0<\/li>\n
- hypertension,\u00a0<\/li>\n
- multiple sclerosis,\u00a0<\/li>\n
- osteoporosis,\u00a0<\/li>\n
- psoriasis,\u00a0<\/li>\n
- rickets,\u00a0<\/li>\n
- schizophrenia,\u00a0<\/li>\n
- tuberculosis,\u00a0<\/li>\n
- myopathy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u23e9 Sun exposure <\/span>increases your white blood cells,<\/strong> your army against germs, viruses and infection.<\/span><\/p>\n\u23e9 Sun is vital for pregnant women & their babies: it helps prevent preeclampsia (a condition that causes maternal & foetal death).\u00a0 The more optimal the level of vitamin D of a pregnant woman, the lesser the risk of the child’s future health complications<\/strong>.<\/p>\nOPTIMUM VITAMIN D LEVELS ARE ESSENTIAL TO OUR HEALTH<\/p>\n
\u23e9 Precious vitamin D! Exposing the body to sunlight, for even as little as 10-15 minutes, allows us to produce vitamin D.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u23e9 This sunshine vitamin is not really a vitamin at all. It is a prohormone that the body produces. Because it is a prohormone, it influences the entire body.<\/strong><\/p>\nHere are just a few really important benefits of vitamin D.<\/p>\n
\n- Protective effects against cancers<\/li>\n
- Antiviral & antibacterial properties<\/li>\n
- Cardiovascular health<\/li>\n
- Immune boosting & immune modulating properties<\/li>\n
- Bone strength and health<\/li>\n
- Protects pregnant women against preeclampsia<\/li>\n
- Diabetes – blood sugar health<\/li>\n
- Neurological and cognitive health<\/li>\n
- Maintenance of overall health<\/li>\n
- Cellular growth and development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
WHEN SHOULD I EXPOSE MYSELF TO SUN\u00a0<\/p>\n
There are 3 ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths: UVA, UVB & UVC.<\/p>\n
???? UVA is considered the ” bad guy ” because it penetrates the skin more deeply and can cause more free radical damage (premature ageing of the cells). UVA rays are quite constant during daylight hours throughout the entire year.<\/p>\n
???? UVB is considered ” the good guy ” \u2013 it\u2019s the wavelength that helps the skin produce vitamin D. <\/strong>However, to catch UVB rays, we simply cannot avoid UVA. The best time to catch the UVB rays is around noon time (depending on your geographical location).\u00a0<\/p>\nDo be careful though.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Moderation is the key here.\u00a0 <\/strong>Build your tan progressively.\u00a0 If you burn easily, this may mean only 10-15min for you.\u00a0 Otherwise, cover yourself, keep to the shade, or, when really necessary, use sunscreen. Try to find a natural version that works for you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n???? UVC, the shortest & most damaging of all UV rays, never reach the earth because they are completely filtered by the atmosphere. This is why in places where the protective ozone layer is damaged, you need to protect yourself and be extremely cautious.<\/p>\n
WHICH PART OF THE BODY<\/p>\n
The most important part to be exposed to the sun is not your face but your arms, legs and torso. You need to expose at least 40% of the body without sun-blocking sunscreen!<\/strong><\/p>\nSUNSCREEN OR NOT?<\/p>\n
1\ufe0f\u20e3 You can start by eating lots of colourful fruit and veggies. They\u2019re filled with antioxidants which will make you more resistant to burns.\u00a0 (This is what my kids do.)<\/p>\n
2\ufe0f\u20e3\u00a0 Take astaxanthin in summer. This is one of the most powerful antioxidants, protects skin cells from UV radiation (therefore a natural sun blocker)\u00a0 and is one of the best cures to treat sun allergies. (Also what my kids do.)<\/p>\n
Finally, my children have also been exposed to the sun without sunscreen a lot (and carefully)\u00a0 in their life, and have gradually built resistance. You can do the same.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Again, this is my advice:<\/strong><\/p>\nStart by first taking astaxanthin and gradually build up your tan.\u00a0 Make sure your diet is high in antioxidants, and then you can slowly start decreasing the amount and the frequency of your sunscreen.<\/strong><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Lato||||||||” text_text_color=”gcid-97c91d0b-947d-45c0-b31f-70e2d26e4e02″ text_font_size=”19px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”36px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”16px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”16px||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|80px||80px|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|10px||10px|false|true” 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