Human Life

Human life is totally reliant on sun exposure, and the life-giving effects of ultraviolet light. The question for each of us – a question that nobody knows the exact answer to – is how much sun exposure is appropriate, and how much is too much. Basing the answer to that question on the belief that any exposure increases one’s risk of skin damage – a belief that is not categorically supported in the medical literature – fails to recognize the positive influence ultraviolet light and sunlight have on our lives. New research on breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer and other deadly diseases – research that shows that regular sun exposure may play a key part in preventing the onset or retarding the growth of these deadly diseases – supports the position that moderate sun exposure, for those of us who can develop a tan, is the best way to maximize the potential benefits of sun exposure while minimizing the potential risks of either too much or too little exposure.

Seasonal Depression Therapy

Sunlight and simulated sunlight “doses” are successful treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder, known as the “winter blues.” Sunlight and simulated sunlight exposure has been found to improve low winter moods. Indoor lighting, on the other hand, is generlly perceived by the brain as near darkness. Be sun friendly.

Nature’s Skin Protection

It is commonty known that our natural tanning process provides protection against burning. Unlike some suncreens, a tan provides  reliable, full-spectrum (UVB & UVA ) protection from burning. Your natural tan offers protection that doesn’t rub, sweat or wear off the way sun screen lotion can. Be sun friendly.

Vitamin D Comes from the Sun

Sunlight is the best and only natural source of vitamin D. Unlike dietary or supplementary vitamin D, when you get your “D” from sunshine tour body takes what it needs, and de-metabolizes any extra. That’s critical – as vitamin D experts and many health groups now advocate 1,000 to 2,000 IU of of vitamin D daily – five to ten times the old recommendations. Because too much “D” from dietary supplements may cause the body to over- process calcium, nobody really knows for sure how much supplementary vitamin D is safe. On the other hand, sunlight-induced vitamin D doesn’t have that problem. It’s the way your body intended to make it! Be sun friendly.

Tanning Benefits

Heliotherapy

     We all know that the sun can make us feel happier and more relaxed. Vitamin D sufficiency, along with diet and exercise, has emerged as one of the most important preventive factors in human health. Hundreds of studies now link vitamin D deficiency with significantly higher rates of many forms of cancer, as well as heart disease, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis and many other conditions and diseases. Be sun friendly.