From: "jackie_doss" <jackiedoss@...>
Unfortunately, Dr. Holick's studies, underwritten by the tanning
industry, may cause more damage than lack of vitamin D every could.
I don't know anything about his specific studies, so I won't comment
on them. However, my understanding is that sunlight IN MODERATION
(about 20 minutes once or twice a day, depending on the person) is not
only very valuable but very important for optimal health.
Our society is already becoming tanaholic... and the incidences of
melanoma are rising rapidly. As a stage III melanoma patient, I urge
you not to spread that article around to people who would interpret
it to mean that getting a tan is healthy.
I'm very sorry to hear about your melanoma. I recall reading that
melanoma (and certain cancers and diseases) are INVERSELY correlated
w/sunlight. Sunblock, however, is known to cause cancer. Cancer rates
have reportedly NOT decreased since the introduction of sunblock.
However, by all means I would (and do) use sunblock (preferably from a
health food store) if there's any danger of getting burned.
A tan is the body's way of
reacting to sun damage.
May I ask where you heard that?
UV Rays (A and B) are toxic.
only in the sense that every nutrient is in excess, I believe. UV
light IN MODERATION is important for optimal health. Similarly, my
holistic optometrist told me contact lenses w/UV filters are
unhealthy, since UV light's important for optimal eye functioning.
Be careful not to OVERexpose yourself [capitalization added].
I agree. Even a single sunburn is extremely unhealthy and
cancer-causing.
There are other ways to get vitamin D.
Yes, but my understanding is that there's no substitute for sunlight
(not even full-spectrum lightbulbs, though they're very valuable too)
