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Posted on 07/08/2014 8:02:42 AM PDT by Phillyred
According to a June 2014 article featured in The Independent (UK), a major study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden found that women who avoid sunbathing during the summer are twice as likely to die as those who sunbathe every day.
The epidemiological study followed 30,000 women for over 20 years and “showed that mortality was about double in women who avoided sun exposure compared to the highest exposure group.”
Researchers concluded that the conventional dogma, which advises avoiding the sun at all costs and slathering on sunscreen to minimize sun exposure, is doing more harm than actual good.
That’s because overall sun avoidance combined with wearing sunscreen effectively blocks the body’s ability to produce vitamin D3 from the sun’s UVB rays, which is by far the best form of vitamin D.
In the USA, vitamin D deficiency is at epidemic levels. Ironically, vitamin D deficiency can lead to aggressive forms of skin cancer. A ground-breaking 2011 study published in Cancer Prevention Research suggests that optimal blood levels of vitamin D offers protection against sunburn and skin cancer.
Additionally, vitamin D protects the body from diseases like multiple sclerosis, rickets (in the young), tuberculosis, inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjogren’s syndrome.
According to the Vitamin D Council, researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham recently reported that “lack of sun exposure may lead to cognitive decline over time.”
A dissident dermatologist Bernard Ackerman, MD, (deceased 2008) was one of the world’s foremost authorities on the subject of skin cancer and the sun, sunscreens and melanoma skin cancer risks.
Below are Ackerman’s views excerpted from an article in The New York Times (July 20, 2004), titled “I BEG TO DIFFER; A Dermatologist Who’s Not Afraid to Sit on the Beach”:
The link between melanoma and sun exposure (dermatology’s dogma) is unproven.There’s no conclusive evidence that sunburns lead to cancer.There is no real proof that sunscreens protect against melanoma.There’s no proof that increased exposure to the sun increases the risk of melanoma.
A 2000 Swedish study concluded that higher rates of melanoma occurred in those who used sunscreen versus those who did not.
Sunscreens: Cancer-Causing Biohazards Elizabeth Plourde, PhD, is a California-based scientist who authored the book Sunscreens – Biohazard: Treat as Hazardous Waste, which extensively documents the serious life-threatening dangers of sunscreens not only to people but to the environment as well.
Dr. Plourde provides proof that malignant melanoma and all other skin cancers increased significantly with ubiquitous sunscreen use over a 30-year period. She emphasizes that many sunscreens contain chemicals that are known carcinogens and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC).
Environmentally, she notes: “In areas where there has been much exposure to ED [endocrine disrupting] chemicals, coral and other sea populations have died off and the prevalence of dual-sexed fish has risen.”
Dr. Plourde’s research on mice and sunscreen exposure also showed increases in both pup and maternal mortality as well as reproductive issues in subsequent generations.
Additionally, the book documents how sunscreen chemicals have polluted our water sources including oceans, rivers and municipal drinking water. Worse yet, testing revealed that 97% of Americans have sunscreen chemicals in their blood!
Dr. Plourde’s book also has a chapter on the importance of vitamin D3 to health, and she posits that the widespread vitamin D3 deficiency is linked to overuse of sunscreen combined with sun avoidance in general.
Sources:
http://www.independent.co.uk http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov http://www.vitamindcouncil.org http://www.nytimes.com http://www.faim.org https://www.vitamindcouncil.org http://science.naturalnews.com
Credit: “Compelling evidence: Slathering on toxic sunscreen and avoiding the sun could jeopardize your health and shorten your life,” from naturalnews.com, by Paul Fassa
I burn at night under a full moon.
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Ok no the sun does not contain a rather large macro-molecule. And if it did it would probably hurt a lot to drive it through your skin.
It does photo-activate a VitD precursor in the skin and viola, you gots the good stuff.
I lmao everytime I see helicopter moms trying to con others into whitewashing their spawn like Tom Sawyer.
And I am always outdoors, don’t use sunscreen and I take Vitamin D. My theory is the sunscreen chemicals have to be doing more harm than good...
“I read a study by one doctor several years ago that said that wearing sunglasses contributes to sunburn Apparently, if the eyes do not detect the sunshine the body cannot protect against a burn.”
I read a study about this device you could put on your car and increase mileage 50%. Only $19.95. I have four extra available if you want.
Get some sun, but don’t overdo it. Revolutionary stuff.
Live in western Colorado high desert environment (4600’ ASL) so much sunny weather you actually look forward to overcast days. Bottom line I use SPF 15 nearly everyday and in the winter when skiing SPF 30. Sun screen in my environment is your friend.
Dang. Now my melanoma is confused!
Your “son” is that huffy because a 12 year old (not an infant, but a 12 year old) had a slightly pink face? That’s irrational. You did nothing wrong at all. He’s being an ass.
I think more investigation is warranted. Your picture only raises additional questions. Further review is warranted. But we lack additional study material.
You and me both. I tell people I am a person of pallor.
Daughter took her baby in for a checkup and was told by a military doc that the baby must have Vitamin D supplements. In Hawaii. I don’t know if daughter was the good smarty pants I raised her to be when confronted by such stupidity, but she certainly was when she told me about it later. Lol. You just have to wonder what they are teaching in medical schools. It sure isn’t science.
I stand corrected.
You're right... I think I'll head to the beach and check it out. I'll report back!
If i drive all day in the car i will get sunburn on the left side of my face.
I can only guess i was designed to live in a cave.
In the Army, uniform of the day in the summer was typically sleeves rolled up on the BDU blouse. I had to get a sleeves down waiver. LOL.
did I hurt my grandchild because I was stupid?....No, he did because he IS. Period.
English heritage here. I’m extremely fair, and I can feel my arms burning during the 20 minute drive into town. I’ve never been interested in being tan, nor will I ever be.
My sister-in-law was an habitual tanner when she was younger. She’s had several skin cancers removed, and will have to be vigilant about exams for the rest of her life.
Wear sunscreen. Drink milk.
Well, that was mean... sheesh.
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