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Re: Sunlight, Vitamin D [Re: Suzanne] #179830
03/15/16 11:29 PM
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Latest Study Links Vitamin D Deficiency In Men To Increased Risk Of Prostate Cancer

by Antonia

(NaturalNews) A vitamin D deficiency has been linked to a host of health problems ranging from depression to increased levels of bone fractures in adults and even certain cancers.

One of the latest studies confirms the importance of having proper levels of vitamin D in the system, concluding that men with low levels of vitamin D are at an increased risk of developing prostate cancer.

The study, conducted by researchers at Northwestern University, assessed 275 European-American men and 273 African-American men between the ages of 40 and 79.

Overall, African-American men were 4.89 times more likely to develop prostate cancer while European-American men with the lowest levels of vitamin D were less likely to develop it: 3.66 times more likely. When men with the lowest levels of vitamin D were assessed, African-American men were 4.22 times more likely to develop a later stage tumor, called a T2b tumor, which is isolated in the prostate. In comparison, European-American men with the lowest vitamin D levels were only 2.42 times more likely to get this tumor.

It's suggested that skin coloring and sunlight absorption ability (a main way to obtain vitamin D naturally) plays a role. Researchers explain that this could be a possible reason why the African-American men had an increased risk of developing prostate cancer, as these numbers suggest.

Top vitamin D researcher, William Grant, Ph.D., agrees. He says, "Those with darker skin should take higher vitamin D supplementation."

Best ways to increase vitamin D levels

Aside from exposing the body to sunlight for up to 30 minutes twice weekly, a vitamin D supplement may be taken to boost its levels in the system. Vitamin D can also be found in certain foods such as salmon and whole milk, but fortunately it also exists in almond milk (one cup has about 100 IU of vitamin D) and in mushrooms.

Certain mushrooms in particular have been identified as a good source. For example, portobello mushrooms contain about 400 IUs of vitamin D per 3-ounce serving, or one cup, diced. Some experts advise resting purchased mushrooms in sunlight to reap the benefits. Paul Stamets, Founder of Fungi Perfecti and an advisor at the Program of Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona Medical School, Tucson explains that " . . . up to 12 hours of sun exposure to upside-down (gills up) shiitakes created 46,000 IU of vitamin D . . ."

Sources for this article include:

http://www.naturalnews.com

http://www.foxnews.com

http://www.livestrong.com

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/vegan-sources-vitamin-d-3797.html

-Suzanne

Re: Sunlight, Vitamin D [Re: Suzanne] #180083
04/04/16 06:32 PM
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Sun Exposure Cuts The Risk Of Certain Cancers In Half

by L.J. Devon, Staff Writer

(NaturalNews) It's an absolute miracle, an alliance of divine life, how the Earth is positioned, so delicately in relation to the sun. Two stellar bodies communicating with such intricacy and harmony in space and time, one sphere rotating in seasonal rhythm, the other projecting flares of brilliant heat and light.

Every living thing -- from dragonflies to orangutans, from dandelions to oak trees, from mushrooms to humans -- peers beyond their plot on the sphere of Earth, looking up through the atmosphere to absorb the ever-powerful rays of the flaming sun.

In the industrialized world, many men and women have fled to the shade, working under roofs day in and day out. Naturally, the skin craves the sun's light; it yearns for its immune-system-stimulating vitamin D, but humans today often go for long periods without absorbing these powerful rays. Spending a little time basking in this great energy source creates a disconnection between humans and their health, between humans and their energy fields.

Do you see the sun as cancer-causing or cancer-preventing?

We are less acclimated to the natural heat and light of the sun. We are less at one with this life-giving power. Our skin can easily lack vital antioxidants, too. The sun's rays are not always used effectively anymore, especially when the skin and body are not properly acclimated to absorb the sun's energy. The sun may burn, may cause skin to peel, creating fear of sun and fear of skin cancer.

But the majestic energy source we call the sun may not be to blame, even though some medical authorities have suggested that it is the evil behind many skin cancer cases today.

According to studies conducted by Professor Rachel Neale from the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane, Australia, cancer risk can actually be slashed significantly, in HALF, when people are exposed to more time in the sun. In her studies, she found out that those who lived in areas receiving higher levels of UV rays had a 30 to 40 percent lower chance of being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Some epidemiology studies showed how excess sun exposure can cut the risk of certain cancers by 50 percent.

"We certainly are not hand on heart saying this is definitely true, in these types of epidemiological studies we are always very cautious about saying something is casual, but we do see an association between UV exposure and some cancers," she said.

30 minutes of sun a day can be the powerful medicine that keeps the doctor away

To back up her study, Professor Neale is recruiting 25,000 Australians over 60 to participate in a study examining how vitamin D reduces esophageal, ovarian and pancreatic cancers. The five-year study will also investigate the difference between vitamin D pills and vitamin D obtained straight from the sun. From her experience, Professor Neale believes that everyone should be getting sun exposure every day. "Even if it's only for 2-3 minutes each day, it will be enough to get that source of vitamin D," Professor Neale said.

The Cancer Council proposes that everyone obtain at least 30 minutes of sun exposure in the middle of each day, to keep the doctor away.

"Exposing more skin in a short period of time is better than less skin in the long run. Go outside and lift your shirt or pants up -- show your tummy and legs." This is especially important for naturally dark-skinned people, expecting mothers or those who work indoors. Additionally, children can develop rickets when they don't have enough vitamin D circulating in their blood. This causes soft bones in adulthood.

The sun is basically the freest of all medicines, available to all. Utilizing this energy and harnessing its timeless power ultimately increases levels of circulating vitamin D, empowering the immune system, which is ultimately the vessel that cures a body's cancerous state.

Sources for this article include:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk

http://science.naturalnews.com

http://science.naturalnews.com

-Suzanne-

Re: Sunlight, Vitamin D [Re: Suzanne] #180521
05/09/16 11:27 PM
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Another Huge Benefit Of Sunshine Exposure: Nitric Oxide Production Boosts Cardiovascular Health

by L.J. Devon, Staff Writer

(NaturalNews) As sunlight shines through the sheets of rain, we stare in awe at the arcing rainbow of colors appearing across the sky. Perhaps this beautiful geometry and spectrum of colors is an indication of an eclectic palette of medicines existing in the sun's rays. For a moment, as the rainbow comes into view, we catch a glimpse of the colors. Maybe these streaming colors represent powers we cannot see – a variety of natural medicines all emanating from the sun.

Scientists have isolated one of those powers – vitamin D – and have documented some of the various immune system boosting benefits obtained as vitamin D is utilized within the human body. Now researchers are finding various other benefits from sunlight that have nothing to do with vitamin D; apparently sunlight communicates with the human body in more ways than one.

Sunlight tells cardiovascular system to produce more nitric oxide, relaxing blood vessels

The most recent discoveries on sunlight point to its ability to improve the human cardiovascular system. Sunlight tells our bodies to produce more nitric oxide, prompting increased relaxation of blood vessels, promising protection throughout the entire cardiovascular system. This also translates to increased production of serotonin, leading to better mental health.

In his studies, Dr. Richard Weller from Edinburgh University found that with increased sun exposure, the elderly enjoy lower risk of heart attack, high blood pressure and stroke. Remarkably, the positive cardiovascular effect had nothing to do with vitamin D. Another component within sunlight communicates directly with the body's nitric oxide production, allowing the blood vessels to widen, improving cardiovascular health.

Lack of sun is a worse habit than smoking

In another study, the sunbathing habits of 30,000 Swedish women were followed for 20 years. The Karolinska Institute analyzed the data and published the results in the Journal of Internal Medicine. The death rate for women who had the least exposure to ultraviolet light was twice the amount compared to women who sunbathed once a day. The research showed that avoiding the sun is just as bad a habit as smoking.

Sunlight has an anti-inflammatory effect in the body

The science behind sunlight centers on its anti-inflammatory effect when it is utilized in the body. In the winter months, the body's immune system is more apt to have an inflammatory response to combat infections. In contrast, in the summertime, there is a marked decrease in inflammation that is linked to sunlight. Cambridge University researchers explain that sunlight communicates with the body to reduce inflammatory response. In the long run this is even more beneficial, since long-term inflammation in itself can lead to disease.

Sunlight helps the body use insulin more effectively

When the spectrum of ultraviolet light was applied to mice on high fat diets at the Universities of Southampton and Edinburgh, researchers noticed another amazing benefit: Sunlight stopped the development of obesity and the markers for type 2 diabetes. The results had nothing to do with vitamin D, but did confirm that sunlight tells the body to boost production of nitric oxide. The studies showed that sunlight itself helps the body use insulin more properly, preventing diabetes from setting in.

Sunlight speaks to our genes, altering them in positive ways[/I]

Speaking with Good Health, Dr. Weller also described how sunlight improves human genetics, showing once again that genes are not set in stone. "Last year, Cambridge University scientists showed that the expression of 28 per cent of our entire genetic make-up varies from season to season," he said. "It also appears that sunlight alters the way that our genes behave."

Dr. Weller says, "There is a correlation between more sun and less disease in a variety of conditions such as multiple sclerosis and atherosclerosis (where arteries are clogged by fatty substances known as atheroma)."

"As well as nitric oxide and gene expression, I think there will be other factors that we have yet to discover," he says.

Some of the most obvious effects of sunlight are its antidepressant effect on the mind. This powerful effect is actually communicated through sensors in the retina. Sunlight's main wavelength enters the retina, regulating melatonin hormones from there, allowing for more positive thought and more restful sleep.

So, as the next rainbow comes into view, let the precision of the arc and each color of that beautiful ribbon of light be a reminder of the various sun medicines communicating with the body, improving our quality of life in many different ways.

[b]Sources include:


DailyMail.co.uk

Science.NaturalNews.com

-Suzanne-

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