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"Avoid sunburns and think of sunscreen as a tool that helps to prevent sunburns and can reduce sun damage. The charts in chapter 5 will show you how to maximize sun exposure and vitamin D and minimize risk. Q: Please explain the difference in the kinds of sun rays and what that means to our health. We need UVA or UVB or both or what? A: The three spectrums of ultraviolet light are A, B, and C. All UVC is absorbed in the ozone. Small amounts of UVB penetrate the ozone, depending on its thickness, the angle of the sun, cloud cover, upper atmospheric changes, and solar activity." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"Basal cell cancers are more likely in children with several episodes of sunburn in childhood as well as people with a history of periodical sunburns, e.g., holiday burns. Squamous cell cancer is slower growing than basal cell cancer but it is more likely to spread. This type of cancer is characterized by red, scaly skin that becomes an open sore. Squamous cell cancer is linked to an overall high level of sun exposure throughout life. As such, outdoor workers and those with epidodes of sunburn as children are at higher risk of this type of skin cancer." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"Anyone who had blistering sunburns in childhood is at increased risk. In fact, having just one blistering sunburn in childhood doubles the risk of melanoma. And people who use tanning beds or tanning lamps, particularly before age 35, are at increased risk, too. The good news is that melanoma is highly curable if caught early. If not found in its early stage, however, it can kill quickly. warning sign According to a recent study, the survival rate for foot melanoma is significantly lower than for leg melanoma." - Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan, Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective (Get the book.)

"Judicious use of artificial UV light is used to treat some skin diseases, and it can help prevent sunburns. The science is still out on whether the benefits outweigh the risks, and we really don't know what balance of UV spectrums is safest. Q: Do people need to wear hats when they're in the sun for extended periods of time? A: The pendulum has swung too far in the direction of sun avoidance. Our lifestyles already afford us too little sun exposure. Most of us need all the sun we can get." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"UVB causes sunburns and is thought to be the main cause of skin cancer. UVC is mostly filtered out by the atmosphere of the earth and is of little concern to humans. Originally thought to be the main cause of skin cancer, UVB rays have been the focus of prevention efforts. However, new research points to UVA as a cancer-causing light as well. The damage caused by ultraviolet light may happen years before a cancer develops. As such, avoiding too much sunlight is highly recommended. Who is most at risk?" - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"Excessive sun exposure and frequent severe sunburns, particularly during childhood, have been linked to an increased risk of developing melanoma, the most severe and life-threatening form of skin cancer. But this link is not proven. The national cancer institute website, says: "There is inadequate evidence to determine whether the avoidance of sunburns alters the incidence of cutaneous melanoma." On the other hand solid evidence continues to mount that a lack of sun exposure contributes significantly to the development of other cancers. While this appears to be contradictory, it is not." - James Occhiogrosso, N. D., Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life (Get the book.)

"So what causes sunburns? Well, sunburns, contrary to popular belief, are not so much caused by sunlight exposure as they are by malnutrition. The way to cause sunburn is to expose yourself to sunlight while you are severely malnourished and you don't have antioxidants in your skin. That will promote sunburn. But, if you change your diet and you boost your antioxidant intake—especially those of superfoods or fruits like berries—then you can experience far more sunlight without burning at all. You can alter your sensitivity to sunlight I'd like to share a personal story with you on this." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Super Prescription #7 Antioxidant i Take a complex composed of antioxidants such as vitamins E, C, selenium, and others, which will neutralize free radical damage as the result of burns, including sunburns. General Recommendations Topical creams that contain vitamins C ful in preventing sunburns. Apply as Vitamin C promotes skin healing. dosage if loose stools occur. Vitamin E is a good antioxidant thatj Vitamin E gel, cream, or oil can be Propolis is a bee product that infections. It's available as a spray, a Manuka honey, applied to burns, is commonly done in countries such as!" - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"By following The Sunfood Diet your resistance to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and sunburns will increase. Due to the antioxidants in my raw-food diet it is difficult for me to get burned under the Sun; even if I have not been in the Sun for several weeks. The best UV protection is inner protection. Commercial sunscreens disable the body's natural sunburn alarm mechanism. Most suntan lotions, creams and butters are made of chemicals mixed with cooked-fats which produce free radicals in the skin just like dietary cooked fats." - David Wolfe, The Sunfood Diet Success System (Get the book.)

"They would say this is complete nonsense and nutrition has absolutely nothing to do with skin health, ultraviolet light, or sunburns. Of course, they're utterly and completely wrong—but they are too invested in their own theories and their own careers to admit it. They're not even willing to look at the possibility that nutrition might be the dominant factor here. That's why they remain so steadfastly invested in the idea that the sun is bad for you and sunscreen is good for you." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"People with fair complexions, too much sun exposure, family history of skin cancer, history of sunburns early in life, or exposure to hazardous chemicals are at greater risk. What are the symptoms? • any changes in the size, color, shape, or border of a mole or other skin growth • any open or inflamed wound that won't heal 'Tea9 it up to save your skin Do you thirst for ways to keep your skin youthful and cancer-free? Then try tea to bag extra protection for your skin. Studies show tea helps your skin armor itself against harm from the sun's rays." - The Editors of FC&A, Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods (Get the book.)

"Studies show that sunlight exposure actually prevents skin cancer rather than causing it, and that nutrition is the crucial element in preventing sunburns and protecting you from excessive ultraviolet radiation. In fact, these theories won't be accepted until the defenders of the old theories actually die. They may die of skin cancer by the way, because they don't believe in nutrition. Products to consider for skin cancer: N-Tense Topical (www.Rain-Tree.com/n-tense-topical.htm) Recommended reading on skin cancer: The Healing Power of Sunlight and Vitamin D: an exclusive interview with Dr." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"While most sunburns are minor burns that heal on their own, a history of sunburn is strongly linked to the development of skin cancer. Take precautions to prevent yourself from getting sunburned: • Avoid spending time outdoors between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. • When you do spend time outdoors, wear a sun hat, protective clothing, and sunglasses that specify UV protection. The best type of clothing is made of light-colored, lightweight, tightly woven material. • Always use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Any kind of burn, including sunburns, can also cause blisters. Certain medical complaints may also cause blisters to appear on different parts of the body. These include eczema (p. 73), shingles (p. 956), chickenpox (p. 919), and impetigo (p. 99), where the blisters fill with pus rather than the usual clear fluid. In such cases the underlying condition needs to be treated to resolve the blisters. If a blister becomes red, hot, filled with pus, or painful, seek medical advice as it may have become infected. Avoid touching or scratching blisters, and keep them clean to prevent infection." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "Repeated sunburns increase the risk of developing skin cancer, and can also cause signs of premature aging such as wrinkles. Burns result from the ultraviolet (UV) radiation produced by the sun, and can happen within 30 minutes of exposure. UVA and UVB are different wavelengths in the light spectrum. UVB is more damaging to the skin and is linked to skin cancer, while both UVA and UVB are responsible for premature aging and sunburn. Tanning beds also produce UVA and UVB rays and improper tanning bed use can cause sunburn. The sun is at its strongest between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "Herbs: Calendula cream has been used for many years to soothe sunburns. Apply a small amount of a cream containing calendula two to three times a day. Using oatmeal can also heal and cool the skin. Use a soap made from oatmeal, available from most health food stores, or wrap oatmeal in one or two cheese cloths, tie them with string, and add them to your bath water. TIP: USE SUNSCREEN Use sunscreen to prevent sunburn. Natural brands are available in most health food stores." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Most sunburns are first-degree burns that cause the skin to become red, warm, and tender to the touch. Depending on the severity of the burn and the individual's skin type, the bum may subsequently "cool" into a suntan or thin layers of skin may peel off. A more serious sunburn can be a second-degree burn, causing extreme reddening, swelling, pain, and even blisters. This is a sign that the burn has gone deeper than just the surface layer of the skin and has caused damage and the release of fluids from cells in the lower layers of the skin." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.) "People who have had severe or blistering sunburns, especially in childhood, are twice as likely to develop the disease later in life. People with blond or red hair, blue or green eyes, and fair skin, who sunburn or freckle easily, are at the greatest risk for skin cancer because they have less protective pigment in their skin. One sign that cumulative sun damage may have reached dangerous levels is the development of spots called actinic or solar keratoses." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"The other kind of cancer, melanoma, is related to sunburns, as opposed to long-term exposure, and it's much more dangerous. Interesting note: The majority of skin cancers occur on the left side of the face. Why? Driving. The trend these days is to have bigger windows and moon roofs. Makes sense, especially when you consider that driver's side windows aren't tinted. (UV protection with tinting occurred only in the last five years.) You should try to keep your window up while driving (it's energy saving as well), and make sure to wear sunblock even if you're ^ ^/ in the car." - Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D., You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty (Get the book.)

"Note that sunburns are the best predictor of low prostate cancer risk, and that low UV exposure predicts more than triple the average risk. Figure 1. Risk of Prostate Cancer Compared with Various Measures of Sunlight Exposure 3.03 -0.82 • .59 -0.17 Childhood sunburn Regular foreign holidays History of sunbathing Low UVB exposure Measures of sunlight exposure Nevertheless, burning per se is never a good thing. Burning in this study was nothing more than an indicator of high sunlight exposure during childhood and subsequently high vitamin D levels." - Marc Sorenson, Solar Power For Optimal Health (Get the book.)

"Ackerman also questions the use of sun screens, and points out that sunburns do not necessarily lead to melanoma. He does advise avoiding excessive exposure to sun, however, to decrease aging of the skin. Unfortunately, the desire to avoid the sun to prevent the development of skin cancer is leading many people to become vitamin D-3 deficient. Rickets, a vitamin D-3 deficiency disease is, for example, reappearing in Canada and seems to be averaging about 40 cases a year. Beyond the prevention of rickets, vitamin D-3 is known to have valuable anticancer properties in its own right." - Dr. Abram Hoffer, MD, FRCP (C) and Dr. Harold D. Foster, PhD, Feel Better, Live Longer with Vitamin B-3 (Get the book.)

"Painful sunburns prior to age 20 increases the incidence of melanoma, yet, lifetime sun exposure is associated with a reduced risk.4 Perhaps the results of these studies should have been expected; other research had already shown that melanomas occurred more frequently on areas of the skin that had seldom been exposed to sunlight, and that those who worked almost exclusively indoors were more likely to develop melanoma than those who worked both indoors and outdoors.5 In fact, those who worked indoors had 50% more melanomas than those who worked both indoors and outdoors." - Marc Sorenson, Solar Power For Optimal Health (Get the book.)

"For many years, we have been advising friends and family to apply vitamin E cream or to use the contents of the vitamin E capsules to protect themselves against sunburns. Even after they have burned, application of this vitamin has quickly removed the pain and has prevented serious burns. It, too, acts as an antioxidant. We would, therefore, suggest that the three best known natural antioxidants - ascorbic acid, vitamin E, and selenium -be used to protect people against the toxic effect of excessive ultraviolet irradiation. Selenium is also a preventive nutrient." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"In America, the term 'redneck' actually comes from a vitamin B deficiency that caused heightened susceptibility to sunburns. Interestingly, most Americans are, today, deficient in B vitamins as well, making them technically rednecks. It also explains why many people are so easily sunburned. As explained in Staying Healthy With Nutrition by Dr. Elson Haas, M.D.: For a long period of history, the niacin deficiency disease, pellagra, was a very serious and fatal problem. Characterized as the disease of the "three Ds, "pellagra causes its victims to experience dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia." - Mike Adams, The Seven Laws of Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Amazingly, melanoma and lymphoma patients who had experienced more sunburns also had better survival rates from both diseases. Getting sunburned is still dangerous and should be avoided. I will make this point many times: sunburn in these studies was really nothing more than a marker for a high quantity of sun exposure, even if that sun exposure was not ideally done. With prudent sunning, these benefits are achieved without burning. Burning definitely contributes to melanoma." - Marc Sorenson, Solar Power For Optimal Health (Get the book.)

"I used no commercial sunscreen all spring, summer, and fall—had no sunburns even staying out in the sun on my bicycle for 5-6 hours, 3 or more days a week. I did a total of 3700 miles for the year. The compliment I heard all summer was 'you have a beautiful color tan.' It was glowing and a prettier hue than any other year! The other reason I chose BioAstin was to help in the recovery time of all that cycling. I was not really that tired and very rarely sore from doing 30 miles or more several times a week. I even did a week long, 341 mile cycling vacation along Lake Michigan with no problems." - Bob Capelli, ASTAXANTHIN: Natural Astaxanthin, King of the Carotenoids (Get the book.)

"The subjects in this study who took regular "sun vacations" abroad had a 30%-40% reduced risk for lymphoma compared to those who did not, and those who sunbathed four times weekly also had a 30% reduced risk. Even sunburns predicted a diminished risk of lymphoma. I have repeated this many times: sunburning is never recommended; the same benefits can be achieved by careful exposure that lets the body adjust to increasing amounts of sunlight. The season of diagnosis also makes a difference in the survival rate of lymphoma patients." - Marc Sorenson, Solar Power For Optimal Health (Get the book.)

"The national cancer institute website, says: "There is inadequate evidence to determine whether the avoidance of sunburns alters the incidence of cutaneous melanoma." On the other hand solid evidence continues to mount that a lack of sun exposure contributes significantly to the development of other cancers. While this appears to be contradictory, it is not. Frequent 64 exposure to the sun for short periods, without burning, does not substantially increase the risk of skin cancer." - James Occhiogrosso, N. D., Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life (Get the book.)

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