Never stay in the sun long enough to burn your skin. At the beginning of the summer season limit your sun exposure to 5-10 minutes a day. Then increase your time in the sun progressively and in a few weeks you will be able to have normal sun exposure with little risk of skin cancer. The most harmful times to be out in the sun is between 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. If you are out during this time, stay in the shade, under an umbrella, or wear a wide brim hat and lightweight clothing covering arms and legs.
Sunblock does not stop skin cancer. Sunscreen is a
toxic chemical that can cause problems in your system and increase your
risk of disease. Researchers have found that sunscreens with the
highest protection factor of 35, applied in correct amounts, were not
effective in filtering out harmful UVA rays. read on... Suncream is no Protection against Skin Cancer; Guardian
Furthermore,
sunblock actually blocks your skins ability to make vitamin D by up to
95%. Vitamin D is essential in optimizing your immune function. read on... Up to 70% of Americans may be Deficient in Vit D; John Jacob Cannell, M.D.
What does prevent skin cancer?
The National Academy of Science (2001), published a review showing that the omega 6:3 ratio was the key to preventing skin cancer. The ideal ratio for omega-6 to omega-3 in our diet should be 1:1. That is not happening in the American diet, it is flooded with omega-6 fats through the vast amount of oils, such as, corn, soy, safflower, and sunflower. This influx of omega-6 fats into our diet has tilted the scales, yielding a ratio average of 20:1 - 50:1 and that's far from the desired 1:1 ratio.
The National Academy of Science (2001), published a review showing that the omega 6:3 ratio was the key to preventing skin cancer. The ideal ratio for omega-6 to omega-3 in our diet should be 1:1. That is not happening in the American diet, it is flooded with omega-6 fats through the vast amount of oils, such as, corn, soy, safflower, and sunflower. This influx of omega-6 fats into our diet has tilted the scales, yielding a ratio average of 20:1 - 50:1 and that's far from the desired 1:1 ratio.
Both omega-6 and omega-3 fats are essential to our health. However, we should limit omega-6 in our diet and increase our intake of animal-based omega-3. Omega-3 is found in fish oil, cod-liver oil, krill oil, and salmon oil. Be sure to take only the purest form of these oils.
In addtion, consuming various whole vegetables actually increases antioxidant levels in your body, which provides protection against any sun-induced radiation damage.
Enjoy your summertime fun in the sun...and be safe!
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