- The Sun: Friend or Foe ?
The sun has undeservedly received a bad reputation. Your intuition as a child was that the sun was good and it
felt good. People have worked in the sun all of their lives, in many cases, nearly naked yet did not get skin
cancer until recently. People who live in northern high latitudes and are rarely in the sun have a high frequency
of skin cancer, often in places on the body where the "sun doesn't shine." Why is this?
The sun emits both UVA and UVB rays which work synergistically together to create D3 which protects the skin
from damaging effects of the sun. When sunscreen is used to block one or both of the UV rays, D3 cannot be
created. As a result, skin damage occurs which in many cases leads to skin cancers.
Most sunscreens on the market today are made with a host of toxic ingredients, thus exacerbating the problem
of skin cancers as well as a myriad of other maladies in the body. Your skin is the largest organ of your body.
Consider each pore as a tiny mouth, ingesting whatever substances you place on your skin.
Although D3 can be obtained in the diet from eating specific foods, all a person needs is approximately 20
minutes of sunshine each day over a large part of the body. D3 is created in the epidermis, or outer layer of the
skin; it takes approximately 12-24 hours to be utilized by the body. D3 is oil soluble and will be washed away
when it combines with the oils in soap as you bathe. If possible, simply rinse with water, using soap only on
parts of the body, as needed. Be mindful of everything you place on your skin. If you choose to replenish skin
oils after bathing, consider using only pure oils such as olive oil, coconut, almond, grapeseed or castor oil. We
also enjoy adding chaparral to our skin lotions and as a body spray to refresh, protect and assist in healing the
skin.
Check out our chaparral page for remedy recipes!
Before using any product on your skin, including soap and shampoo, ask yourself, is this safe for me to eat? If
the answer is "no," then you would be wise not to use it on your body.
To protect your skin from over-exposure to the sun, consider wearing a hat and light clothing, especially during
the hottest part of the day (10 am - 2 pm). If you choose to use a sunscreen, then we suggest one made from
completely non-toxic ingredients, such as Sierra Madre. You will find a link to their website on the left-hand
column.
In addition, there are other things you can do to protect your skin. Avoid alcoholic drinks, smoking, toxic
substances and unhealthy eating habits. By maintaining a healthy liver and digestive system, your blood will
flow more freely and keep the supply of oxygen and other nutrients needed to create and maintain healthy skin
cells. Dry brushing daily with a loofa brush increases blood circulation and removes dead skin cells. Above all,
remain hydrated by drinking several ounces of pure water throughout the day.
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| The Super Salve Company sells 100% natural skin and body care products including their non-toxic sunscreen, Sierra Madre. http://www.supersalve.com "Dr. Joseph Mercola on natural health products and articles" Several articles and videos on the health benefits of sun and fallacies surrounding skin cancers. http://www.drmercola.com Natural Medicine:The first part of this article deals with the use of sunscreens and their detrimental effects on the body, the second part covers treatments and prevention of skin cancer. http://naturalmedicine.suite101.com/a rticlecfm/hidden_dangers_in_sunscre ens#ixzz0UOPFJLA0 The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a 501(c)(4) organization that specializes in providing useful resources to consumers while simultaneously pushing for national policy change. Click here to read a comprehensive article on the dangers of sunscreen. http://www.ewg.org/cosmetics/report/s unscreen09/investigation/summary-of -findings |
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swami alji enjoys beginning each day by sun gazing at sunrise. For more information on the health benefits of this ancient ritual, visit Hira Ratam Manek's (HRM) website at www.solarhealing.com |
- Pain Relief from Sun Burns
Aloe Vera Refrigerate leaves from an aloe vera plant. Peel off the top layer and apply the gooey side of the leaf
directly onto the sunburn. Relieves pain and inflammation.
Baking Soda Compress -- Dissolve baking soda in water, and make a compress using a clean cloth. Alternately,
put 1/2 cup of baking soda into your tepid bathwater, then let the affected area air dry.
Cucumbers Rub the sunburned area with fresh cucumber slices.
Lemon Water Mix the juice of two or three lemons into 2 cups of cold water. Apply the mixture onto the sunburn.