by Laurie Lynch, ND.<\/p>\n
Now that beautiful sunny whether is back and I just got my first sunburn of the season, it\u2019s time to consider sun burn protection. Coming from\u00a0<\/strong>a family of fair-skinned blonds with serious sun-sensitivities, I have continuously researched information on the beneficial and harmful effects of the sun, and experimented with the various types of sun burn prevention and remedies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>So I’d like to share this information with you so you can safely protect yourself and your family from sunburn and other sun damage.<\/p>\n What are the harmful effects of sun exposure?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0. Why are some people more sensitive to the sun than others?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 .\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 . \u00a0The bad news about sun protection\u00a0<\/strong> The Good news about sun protection<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0. LEMONAIDE<\/u><\/strong> I hope this information will help you and your family to safely enjoy fun in the sun.<\/p>\n Laurie Lynch is a Naturopathic Doctor, Master Herbalist, Certified Hypnotherapist, Wellness Consultant with several degrees in Nutrition, and may be contacted at the Living Well Health & Education Center, (910)\u00a0426-5159<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" by Laurie Lynch, ND. Now that beautiful sunny whether is back and I just got my first sunburn of the season, it\u2019s time to consider sun burn protection. Coming from\u00a0a family of fair-skinned blonds with serious sun-sensitivities, I have continuously researched information on the beneficial and harmful effects of the sun, and experimented with the … <\/p>\nWhat are the beneficial effects of sun exposure?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
\nThe sun’s rays promote a feeling of well-being, stimulate blood circulation and production of vitamin D needed for mineral absorption, skeletal development, immune function and blood cell formation.\u00a0 Experts disagree as to the right amount of sun exposure.\u00a0 Some say 5 to 15 minutes of sun exposure on hands, face and arms two to three times a week is sufficient to keep your vitamin D levels up, while others say an hour a day, and still others say humans were meant to live continually in the sun. UV radiation has been used to treat diseases, such as rickets, psoriasis, eczema, Seasonal Affective Disorder, sleep disorders, P.M.S. and jaundice. However, this therapeutic use cannot prevent the negative side-effects of UV radiation.<\/h3>\n
\nWhat we think is a healthy tan is really a sign that your skin has been damaged and has attempted to protect itself. When sun-damaged, the body produces melanin to create a protective tan, but it can’t protect against long-term UV damage that causes skin cancer.\u00a0\u00a0A bad sunburn as a child doubles your chances of developing skin cancer later on. The American Cancer Society says 80% of the suns cumulative damage occurs before age 20.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0The sun’s ultraviolet radiation\u00a0can penetrate and change the structure of skin cells, damage connective tissue and increase the risk for developing skin cancers; it can also cause premature aging; eye problems; sun poisoning; immune system suppression; wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and “age spots”.\u00a0 UV rays reach you in any season, even on cloudy days, and will reflect off any surface like water, cement, sand, and snow.<\/p>\n
\nAside from\u00a0fair skin<\/strong>, there are other factors that contribute to sun sensitivity:<\/p>\n\n
\nAlthough doctors recommend use of sunscreens, studies have shown that sunscreens do not prevent skin cancer and may actually promote skin cancers, as well as colon and breast cancer.\u00a0 The British Journal of Cancer reported that the yearly incidence of melanoma in Norway had increased by 350% for men and by 440% for women during the period 1957 to 1984, coinciding with the use of sun screens, before the problem of ozone depletion developed.\u00a0 Why has the incidence of melanoma continued to rise since the wide use of sunscreens? Chemicals are absorbed through the skin into the blood stream.\u00a0 Most sunscreens contain the chemical benzophenone, a powerful free radical generator that is activated by ultraviolet light, which could cause melanoma and other skin cancers. Benzophenone and 4 other sunscreen chemicals tested were shown to have estrogenic effects which could contribute to uterine and breast cancer. And this female hormone-like chemical is certainly not good for our sons!\u00a0 Other common sunscreen ingredients were found to damage skin cells, especially when exposed to light.\u00a0 Sunscreens also inhibit vitamin D production.<\/p>\n
\nThere are safe, effective methods of sun burn prevention:<\/p>\n\n
\n1 fresh LEMON, juiced\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01 Tbsp. Raw HONEY\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4-8 ounces WATER
\nMix and taste test to see if it needs more honey or lemon.<\/p>\n