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Sunlight Actually Prevents Cancer
- By Joseph Mercola, DO
- Published 05/16/2008
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Most people believe that sun exposure causes cancer. Nothing could be further from the truth. As this study published in the prestigious Cancer journal indicates, exposure to sun actually decreases cancer rates.
The Benefits of Far Infrared
- By Denice Moffat, Dr.
- Published 07/20/2007
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Our bodies collect energy from the sun through the skin and eyes. Oxidation of fats and sugar are also catalyzed by light. The sun’s energy stimulates our body's metabolism just as those same rays stimulate photosynthesis in plants. So, how do we derive the benefits of sunshine when we are not in it?Do You Need to Wear Sunglasses?
- By Joseph Mercola, DO
- Published 05/27/2007
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Three important light questions that most people are confused on.
Reduce Your Risk of Cancer With Sunlight Exposure
- By William Grant, Ph.D
- Published 03/31/2004
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With all of the publicity that UV radiation (UVR) is an important cause of skin cancer, premature skin aging and cataract formation, one might think that avoidance of UVR would be the best policy. Not so fast. If protection against UVR were the most important thing, all humans would have very dark skin, since the melanin in dark skin protects against skin cancer and premature skin aging.
