The sun
is the center of our solar system. Without the sun, the temperature of the Earth
would be at absolute zero (-273 degrees C) and life would not exist.
Without the sun, there would be no photosynthesis, and the plants that produce
life sustaining oxygen and food would not exist. Without the sun, there
would be no winds, flowing rivers, or fossil fuels and we would have no energy.
UV light
(generated by the sun and other artificial sources) is necessary for Vitamin D
production in our bodies. Vitamin D is necessary for calcium absorption
which leads to stronger bones and healthy teeth. Low levels of calcium
lead to softer, more brittle bones which may also lead to Osteoporosis.
UV light
also stimulates the production of a protein called p53. P53 guards against
cancer-causing DNA damage. A new discovery has shown that p53 may also
provide an entirely different level of cancer protection: By prompting the skin to tan in response to ultraviolet light from the sun, it
deters the development of melanoma skin cancer, the fastest-increasing form of
cancer in the world.
So why
are we told to stay away from something that we cannot live without? The
short answer is because the sun is free.
If
dermatologists and the pharmaceutical companies could profit from you
experiencing the benefits of the sun, they would. Instead, they tell us to
cover up and wear sunscreen, which itself has become a multi-billion dollar a
year industry.
The big
pharmaceutical companies profit greatly from the ill and diseased. The
unhealthier we are, the more money they make. Even when Vitamin D
supplementation is necessary, they would rather you get it the unnatural way,
through prescription drugs and supplements. These prescriptions cost
money, are not as effective, and run the risk of toxicity if taken in large
doses. So why should you pay for something that you can get safely and for
free?
While
there are risks associated with too much sun exposure, too little exposure is
deadly. Moderation is the key to your health. It is our intention at
SunlightTruth.com to make you aware of the benefits of the sun so that you can
make an informed decision about your health.