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Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 247
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 247
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-06-sunglasses-children.html
Great article. Remember that lack of sunlight is an important cause of myopia. I would like to add to your ideas on sunlight with this piece of research. The prevalence of myopia among Chinese children living in Singapore was 29.1%, whereas Chinese children living in Sydney, Australia, had a prevalence rate of only 3.3%.… continue reading
Outside Guide: Let the sun shine in
Monday, November 15, 2021
Likewise, there was an increased use of “sun exposure” to successfully treat active TB. This correlation to sun exposure and health lead to the widespread acceptance and understanding of the “healthy tan”. continue reading
The Quote: Twenty-five years ago this month the nation’s top dermatologist uttered now-infamous words that would drive their messaging underground
Friday, November 12, 2021
There’s a lot there to unpack. Clearly, the world has not trended to basement living. And, 25 years later, there’s no reason to believe we will be doing so anytime soon. Of course, that’s somewhat subjective. But Bergfeld also made a prediction about cancer rates 16 years into the future – a fully objective and verifiable up-or-down statement – that we can now look back to score. continue reading
High cholesterol: The ‘very common’ vitamin deficiency linked to higher risk of condition
Thursday, November 11, 2021
HIGH cholesterol is behind a host of life-threatening conditions but remains hard to detect in the early stages due to an absence of symptoms. Certain foods, notably those rich in saturated fats, are advised against when trying to manage the condition. There is increasing evidence, however, that a lack of certain nutrients may also contribute to the condition. continue reading
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 246
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 246
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210607/Researchers-uncover-molecular-mechanism-linking-Parkinsone28099s-disease-with-COVID-19.aspx#commentblock
As regards Parkinson’s, something already exists to prevent it. The major cause is lack of sunlight (note, I did not say vitamin D, which does little good for Parkinson’s though it has terrific effects on other diseases).… continue reading
