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Another way that Sunlight saves the heart--beyond vitamin D production

Submitted by Sunlight Institute
on Saturday, May 5, 2012

The scientific literature has many research studies that indicate a protective influence of vitamin D levels on heart disease. Now, a new study shows that light stimulates the production of  period 2 proteins, which prevent heart damage. Sunlight, then, does its magic beyond just stimulating vitamin D production.

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Is lack of sunlight causing severe vision difficulties among Asian Children?

Submitted by Sunlight Institute
on Saturday, May 5, 2012

This is one of several reports on the lack of sunlight in Asian children leading to severe myopia and possible blindness. This "sunlight deprivation disorder" may affect 90 % of East Asian children.

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Lack of sunlight may increase the risk of stroke

Submitted by Sunlight Institute
on Sunday, April 8, 2012

A new report shows that those who live in areas of the least sunlight exposure have about a 60% increased risk of stroke. This is just another in a long line of indications that sunlight and vitamin D have a profound positive effect on the health of the human vascular system.

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Are Australians waking up to the sunscare fraud?

Submitted by Sunlight Institute
on Saturday, April 7, 2012

Australians, due to an increasing problem with vitamin D deficency, are beginning to reconsider their "slip, slap, slop" sunscreen campaign. Could it be that vitamin D deficiency is leading to their high rate of skin cancer?

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A large percentage of Vietnamese children have rickets due to lack of sunlight exposure.

Submitted by Sunlight Institute
on Saturday, March 31, 2012

A report from a major clinic in Vietnam has reported that  an astounding 45.5 % of children who report there for checkups have rickets due to the fact that their parents keep them out of the sunlight. This is exactly the condition that would exist in the U.S. if the Sunscare movement had its way with sun "protection" for children.

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The Benefits of Sunbathing Responsibly

Submitted by Sunlight Institute
on Monday, March 5, 2012

In this excellent article by Laura Shults there is a great discussion of how responsible sunbathing, combined with proper nutrition, does not harm the skin and reduces the risk of many diseases and disorders.  Great job, Laura

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Vitamin A may reduce the risk of melanoma by 40%.

Submitted by Sunlight Institute
on Friday, March 2, 2012

A study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology has found that those women who took vitamin A supplements for five years had a 40% reduced risk of melanoma compared to those who did not take the supplements. [1]<?xml:namespace prefix = o />

Indoor lifestyle in India is causing vitamin D deficiency diseases

Submitted by Sunlight Institute
on Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Although the population in India has the opportunity to bask in plenty of sunlight, those who live and work indoors in the cities are suffering from diseases of D deficiency; especially prevalent are bone and joint diseases, which proves that living in a sunny area means nothing if one never takes advantage of the life-saving gift..

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More research shows the preventive power of sunlight on cancer: lymphoid malignancies

Submitted by Sunlight Institute
on Monday, February 13, 2012

A recent study  in the journal Blood, shows a remarkable reduction of the risk of a group of cancers known as lymphoid malignancies, i.e.

Another Doctor demonstrates her common sense about sunlight

Submitted by Sunlight Institute
on Monday, February 13, 2012

Dr. Tatiana Christides of the University of Greenwich in the UK, has joined the common-sense movement to advocate sun exposure to prevent deterioration of human health. Congratulations to Dr. Christides for understanding the critical importance of sunlight for preventing vitamin D deficiency. 

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