Vitamin D-The Sunshine Vitamin

Published: Wed, 12/21/11



Herbal Legacy 
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December 21, 2011 
 
Vitamin D-The Sunshine Vitamin
 
Jo Francks MH
 
An important part of Dr. Christopher's Incurables Program is the sunbath.  He recommended that you "take a sunbath each day in the nude and not through glass but in the direct sun."  There are two types of ultraviolet light from the sun, UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays are longer and penetrate deep into the skin to produce a dark tan. When in the sun too long they cause wrinkles and sun spots.  UVB rays are shorter and cause the skin to burn. They are also the only rays that make vitamin D. Vitamin D is actually a steroid and is a powerful antioxidant.  It is an important nutrient in preventing cancer including skin cancers. It is important for proper immune function and to prevent autoimmune diseases.  It helps with proper brain function, diabetes prevention and is needed for absorption of calcium and phosphorus.
"Only allow two minutes on the front and two minutes on the back the first day. Then add two minutes front and back each day, but no more."  You should never stay in the sun long enough to get burned.  The body stops making vitamin D once the skin starts to turn pink. When SPF sunscreen is applied it stops vitamin D production and may make you more susceptible to some skin cancers. 
"The sun is the world's greatest doctor but must be used by building up the exposed time in the sun gradually so as to not burn."  The best time for vitamin D production from the sun is 11:00 am until 1:00 pm or when the sun is the brightest.  That is when the UVBs are most direct.  They are not as effective when they come in at an angle and they are easily filtered out by smog, pollution, fog, clouds and windows.
"If it is a cloudy or cold day, use a sunlamp, but do not allow a burn." The best source for vitamin D is from   natural sunlight, but in the winter, it is not possible to get     adequate amounts of vitamin D from the sun. Sunlamps
or tanning beds are another option and some provide 
both UVA and UVB rays for vitamin D production. 
Most salon tanning beds are calibrated to produce about 95% UVA light, but there are some that will produce both UVA and UVB rays.  The same caution should be used with a tanning bed as with sun exposure and they can safely produce vitamin D in the winter months. Dr. Michael Holick of Boston University has shown that vitamin D produced by UVB radiation from a tanning bed maintains longer lasting and more consistent levels of vitamin D than taking vitamin D supplements.  Dermatologists have found that tanning makes the skin give off endorphin's  which improve feelings of well-being and make you feel happier.
 
 
Sources: Herbal Home Health Care by Dr. John R. Christopher
Primal Body, Primal Mind by Nora T. Gedgaudas, CNS, CNT
Baby Boomer Diet by Donna Gates
Mercola.com/Tanning-Bed
 

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1 pkg. Whole Wheat Pita Bread
1 can tomato sauce mixed with Italian Seasoning/Basil (approx. 2 tsp) You can substitute 1 can or jar of Italian tomato sauce.
2-3 tomatoes chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp real salt (or to taste)
1 onion chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 cup mushrooms chopped
1 can olives chopped
Combine tomatoes and tomato sauce in a bowl with the garlic, salt, and Italian seasoning/Basil. Saute the onion and bell pepper for 5-10 minutes.  Layer toppings on pizza as desired and bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Top with chopped spinach, guacamole, and Nutritional Yeast Flakes.

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