It is indeed that time of year again when we are exposed to the sun for work and play for longer periods of time. The traditionalists are quick to offer sun screen in various levels as protection from the sun. Did you ever consider that the first line of defense may actually be a hat and a shirt?
In case you did not know, the sun is our friend–not our enemy. The sun is the ONLY true, organic form of Vitamin D. The sun nourishes, revives, and gives us energy. It does its job best when we are exposed to it for 20 minutes a day without glasses, sun glasses, contacts, or sunscreen. The reason is because the sun canNOT penetrate glass, plastic, or sunscreen. The sun needs to be absorbed through the eyes and the skin. This helps to nourish the master gland – the Pituitary Gland. This gland nourishes the ENTIRE endocrine system. Sunscreen blocks this process.
If you burn easily or are in the sun for a prolonged period of time, The Environmental Working Group has put out the 2010 Sunscreen Guide. You can read up on the ingredients of sunscreens you may now be using and learn about brands that are safe, effective, and won’t wreak havoc on your health.
