Patrick Quillin, PhD,RD,CNS
See book keywords and concepts |  If sunshine is the "medicine" in these diseases, then vitamin D and melatonin are the most likely by-products of sunlight exposure. Vitamin D has demonstrated the ability to enhance the immune system to fight off tuberculosis.45 Our primitive ancestors consumed or produced about 5 times more vitamin D than we get because they ate whole foods, lots of fish and lived outside in the sun. Most Americans, and nearly all women receive far below the RDA (200-400 iu) for vitamin D.46 One international unit (1 iu) of vitamin D-3 (a measurement of biological activity) is equal to 0. |
Ralph W. Moss, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Occupational sunlight exposure and melanoma in the U.S. Navy. Arch Environ Health.l990;45:261-7.
4. Colston KW, et al. Possible role for vitamin D in controlling breast cancer cell proliferation. Lancet.l989;l:188-91.
5. Garland FC, et al. Geographic variation in breast cancer mortality in the United States: a hypothesis involving exposure to solar radiation. Prev Med.l990;19:614-22.
6. Gorham ED, et al. Sunlight and breast cancer incidence in the USSR. Int J Epidemiol.l990;19:820-4.
7. Gorham ED, et al. Acid haze air pollution and breast and colon cancer mortality in 20 Canadian cities. |
Dr. Mary Dan Eades
See book keywords and concepts |  By the middle of the eighteenth century, medical practitioners clearly understood that rickets could be prevented or cured by adding cod liver oil to the diet; however, the connection became muddled a bit because they also quite clearly recognized that sunlight exposure prevented or cured rickets, Medical research did not dispel the confusion surrounding the biochemical basis of why both of these regimens worked until years later. And so, the practice of dosing the family with cod liver oil for nearly any ailment gained a broad popularity base, much to the chagrin of the children. | | The amount of vitamin D formed by your skin from the action of sunlight on it depends, among other things, upon the length of sunlight exposure, your skin pigmentation (with dark-skinned people activating less of the precursor and so more susceptible to deficiency), and level of pollutants in the atmosphere where you live.18 We call the vitamin D formed in this manner "natural" vitamin D, or vitamin D3. This is also the form of vitamin D that occurs in the foods of animal origin. |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Oxidative damage from sunlight exposure is the leading cause of cataracts. Bilberry and its antioxidant properties are well recommended for those with cataracts.
Of course, it makes more sense to take it on a preventative basis or in the early stages of cataract development rather than waiting until the onset of cataracts. I also recommend antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, E, selenium, carotenoids, zinc, and a few others to be taken for the treatment of cataracts as well as bilberry for a more aggressive treatment. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Most of our calciferol needs are met with some vitamin D in foods and regular sunlight exposure. If we live in smoggy cities or where tall buildings block the sunlight, we may need more vitamin D. Those who have darkly pigmented skin, work nights, or cover their bodies with lots of clothes, as do members of some religious orders, probably need more vitamin D than the avid sun-bather. In winter, we usually require more D from supplements or from our foods.
The RDA for vitamin D is 400 IUs, or roughly 10 meg., per day. | | Breastfed babies can get a bit deficient in vitamin D unless they get a litde sunlight exposure. Babies need a balanced diet and lifestyle, too.
Breast milk is usually low in fluoride, and though fluoride use is still debatable, it appears relatively safe to supplement, and thus many parents and doctors use fluoridated vitamins to protect against tooth decay. However, if mother drinks fluoridated water, it is now recommended NOT to give fluoridated vitamins to breastfed babies since it comes through the milk. Also, no fluoride supplements should be used at any age if the water is fluoridated. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler
See book keywords and concepts | | Interestingly, a country which is an exception to the link between low sunlight exposure and high incidence of colorectal and breast cancer is Japan. Even though people living in Japan are exposed to the low amount of sunlight which is associated with these cancers in other areas, the incidence is very low in that country. This is undoubtedly because the Japanese eat a large quantity of fatty fish, which is rich in vitamin D.
The active form of vitamin D does have anti-cancer activity. It has recently been found to inhibit cells from human colon cancer metastasis in the test tube. |
Nicola Reavley
See book keywords and concepts |  Ultraviolet light causes skin to dry out, lose elasticity and age more rapidly. sunlight exposure should be minimized to prevent these adverse effects. Regular aerobic exercise and good stress relief also help to maintain healthy skin.
In addition to its other health benefits, a diet high in fruits and vegetables helps to maintain healthy skin. These foods are high in fiber, which helps to keep the bowel functioning well and avoid a build-up of toxins, which can lead to skin problems. Foods rich in essential fatty acids are also important to prevent dry skin. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
See book keywords and concepts |  There are more than 300 commonly prescribed medications that speed up cataract formation when coupled with sunlight exposure. Ask your pharmacist about your medication. Wear your UV-protective sunglasses to eliminate this possibility so you don't have to discontinue necessary medications.
• Lack of exercise is a causative factor in all age-related disorders. Cortisone also accelerates cataracts.
• Estrogen apparently has a protective effect against cataracts. |
Doreen Virtue, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  People who receive no sunlight exposure due to complete blindness have major serotonin impairments, including chronic insomnia, circadian (based on a 24-hour cycle) rhythm disorders, and premenstrual syndrome difficulties.
SAD symptoms include carbohydrate cravings, compulsive overeating, and wintertime weight gains. These cravings are an attempt to self-regulate the brain's depleted serotonin.8 Treatment for SAD involves exposing the individual to full-spectrum light. |
Simon Mills and Kerry Bone
See book keywords and concepts |  This traditional knowledge was developed into a modern therapy in the 1940s when xanthotoxin (8-methoxypsoralen, 8-MOP) plus sunlight exposure was introduced as a therapy for vitiligo.253 The treatment was not very successful, mainly due to phototoxic side effects, and it was only when ultraviolet A light sources (UVA) became available that significant advances were made. UVA radiation is less energetic and therefore less damaging than ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation. |
Jean Antonello
See book keywords and concepts |  There are many common examples of adaptation, including the pigmentation of the skin with sunlight exposure (tanning effect) and the fluid retention that accompanies water restriction described earlier. Adaptive responses are built into organisms to preserve health and life, but sometimes they are misunderstood. Excess fat accumulation on human bodies is an example of adaptation that has been completely misunderstood.
FAT: FOOD STORED FOR SURVIVAL
Fat on human bodies was not always considered the villain it is today in developed countries. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
See book keywords and concepts |  After the "d" or "dl" designation, often the Greek letter "alpha" appears, which also describes the
Vitamin D deficiency, which causes abnormal bone formation, is more common after the winter due to restricted sunlight exposure in that season. Deficiencies are also more common in strict vegetarians (who avoid vitamin D-fortified dairy), dark-skinned individuals, people with malabsorption conditions, liver disease, or kidney disease, and alcoholics. People with liver and kidney disease can make vitamin D but cannot activate it.
One in seven adults has been reported to be vitamin D deficient. | | However, the majority of vitamin D in the body is created during a chemical reaction that starts with sunlight exposure to the skin. Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) is the animal form of this vitamin.
Vitamin D Has Been Used in
Connection with the Following Conditions'"
Ranking
Health Concerns
Primary
Celiac disease (p. 35) (if deficient) Crohn's disease (p. 48) (Crohn's associated
Osteomalacia [p. 154]) Rickets (p. 154)
Secondary
Osteoporosis (p. 133)
Other
Alcohol withdrawal support (p. 510) (nutrient
depletion) Diabetes (p. 53) Migraine headaches (p. 121) Osteomalacia (p. | | If it is difficult to get sunlight exposure, full-spectrum lighting can be used to stimulate vitamin D production.
Nutritional Supplements That May Be Helpful
Vitamin D (p. 343) and calcium (p. 277) supplements should be used to treat rickets only if a medical professional has diagnosed rickets and also determined that the cause is a nutritional deficiency. Amounts needed to treat rickets should be determined by a nutritionally oriented doctor, and will depend on the age, weight, and condition of the child. For prevention of rickets, 400 IU of vitamin D per day is considered reasonable. | | Rickets caused by a simple deficiency is more likely in a child with a pure vegetarian diet (that does not include vitamin D) or with dark skin and/or a lack of sunlight exposure (which reduces the amount of vitamin D made in the skin).
The few foods that contain vitamin D include egg yolks, butter, vitamin D-fortified milk, fish liver oil, breast milk, and infant formula. Calcium, in addition to being present in breast milk and formula, is found in dairy products, sardines, salmon (canned with edible bones), green leafy vegetables, and tofu. | | People with athlete's foot should change socks daily to decrease contact with the fungus or wear sandals occasionally to get sunlight exposure.
Herbs That May Be Helpful
Tea tree (p. 463) oil has been shown to help athlete's foot. One report found that application of a 10% tea tree cream reduced symptoms of athlete's foot just as effectively as drugs and better than placebo, although it did not eliminate the fungus.1
The compound known as ajoene, found in garlic (p. 425), is a powerful antifungal agent. Of a group of thirty-four people using a 0. |
Ronald L. Hoffman, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  So can excess sunlight exposure and ultraviolet radiation, so the same precautions apply. The antioxidants will provide a good deal of protection. An eye product you take to prevent macular degeneration, if it has a broad spectrum of antioxidants, will simultaneously protect against cataract formation.
Deficiency of glutathione, a more esoteric antioxidant, also plays a specific role in cataract formation. It is an amino acid component of the protective system of the lens, and low glutathione levels have been reported in eighteen different types of cataracts. |
Robyn Landis
See book keywords and concepts |  In fact, research shows that sunlight exposure may expedite the effects of St. John's wort. People using high doses of St. John's wort long term are advised to avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, but to maintain consistently shorter exposures to indirect, low-level sunlight.
Another herbal remedy showing some promise with depression is ginkgo. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Results of this study showed that the use of a PABA/alcohol sunscreen reduced the incidence of skin cancer in an 11-year-old patient with pigmentosum who received chronic sunlight exposure.
—N. Goldstein & V. Hay-Roe, ' 'Prevention of Skin Cancer with a PABA in Alcohol Sunscreen in Xeroderma Pigmentosum," Cutis, 15(1), 1975, p. 61-64.
¦ PAPAIN
Lung Abscess
Results of this study showed that the transthoracal injection of a 0.5% solution of papain in patients with lung abscess boosted the effects of anti-inflammatory therapy.
—V.M. Udod, et al. |
Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Although it is not clear why sunlight exposure may increase the risk of cataracts, scientists believe that when ultraviolet light strikes the eye it naturally causes small particles of oxygen—free radicals—to break off. When these unstable free radicals attach themselves to normal cells in the body (a process called oxidation) they injure the cells' membranes. Since eye cells can't regenerate, eye damage caused by oxidation tends to accumulate, eventually causing cataracts. |
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