Sun Exposure/Vitamin D3

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Denise1952

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After years of hearing I need to stay out of the Sun, not me particularly, but others have been told that, now I'm being told to take Vit. D3 and spend at least an hour of the day in unprotected Sun-light. Ok with me since I have done that since I was a child. I don't have any ill effects. And I've been tan every Summer of my life. I know that some folks have very fair skin, I'm not one of them, olive complexion and although I don't worship the Sun, I don't fear it either. I'm smart enough not to just lay in it like when I was a teen, but I still play in the Sun.

this isn't the post I found yesterday, which I think was way better, but it won't matter for those that believe Sun is bad for you.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-frank-lipman/vitamin-d-health-why-you_b_619558.html
 

I think the sun is good for everyone in moderation. When I was young I used to bake myself in the sun, and I'm pretty fair skinned. Anyhoo, got some extra wrinkles going on because of it. I still get out in the sun every day, and I try to wear sunglasses to protect my eyes, something else I failed to do as a young'un. Been taking 4,000 IUs of D3 for awhile now. I wanted the doctor to test my blood levels, but the HMO refused to do it, I think the amount I'm taking is good, lots of benefits. Probably a lot of us in our generation laid out in the sun for hours, and didn't think twice about it.
 
I hear you SB, I am taking 2000 IU's according to my cardios. I live in an area there isn't much sunshine, plus, I don't get out enough when there is. I think Lakeport will be more beneficial in the Sun exposure need. I mean common sense tells us not to over do any good thing, Sun included. I didn't care when I was young, it was all about how I looked in a bikini or short shorts and the drive-in right, LOL!!
 

In my younger days I used to think I could actually tan, despite my mongrel mixed blood. I usually ended up glowing like a red neon sign.

Now that I live a monk's life inside a monk's cave I have no worries on the solar front. Of course, if I ever get to Florida my game plan is going to have to change some - maybe I'll start rocking a parasol (a brolly to our British friends) ...
 
SeaBreeze said:
I hear ya, bikini and cocoa butter gal here. :p
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I hardly ever put anything on, but when I did, I liked the oils/cocoa butter, or anything that didn't was off in the water, lol:) I didn't mind laying in the Sun, but if there was no swimming I could not stand doing it. Did you do the walnut shells on your eyes Seabreeze?? That was fun, and must have looked a hoot;)
 
SifuPhil said:
In my younger days I used to think I could actually tan, despite my mongrel mixed blood. I usually ended up glowing like a red neon sign.

Now that I live a monk's life inside a monk's cave I have no worries on the solar front. Of course, if I ever get to Florida my game plan is going to have to change some - maybe I'll start rocking a parasol (a brolly to our British friends) ...
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Start on the D3, you need Sunlight, don't make me come over there:(
 
No, never heard of walnut shells. My sister had little plastic eye covers, but I never used them.
 
SifuPhil said:
What, are you going to chase me around with one of those "natural sunlight" lamps?

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No, since all you have for light is the white off the snow, I'll throw you on the train (opposite of throwing momma from) and haul your butt to Florida. Then I'll stake you out in the yard for an hour a day, even flip you over before you burn, lol! Ps Also, I am learning tons about seasonings, probably a bit of garlic, ginger, and cilantro;) Oh yes, and sea salt.
 
nwlady said:
No, since all you have for light is the white off the snow, I'll throw you on the train (opposite of throwing momma from) and haul your butt to Florida. Then I'll stake you out in the yard for an hour a day, even flip you over before you burn, lol! Ps Also, I am learning tons about seasonings, probably a bit of garlic, ginger, and cilantro;) Oh yes, and sea salt.
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Sell the sizzle, not the steak, huh? ;)

I'm already Italian so you can probably go easy on the garlic. Ginger is good because it has a lot of Yang energy, and truth be known I've never known what cilantro is, except they talk about it a lot at Olive Garden, which makes me suspicious of it ...

Sea salt? Just stake me out at the beach at low tide and you'll save a few bucks. I'll also get my RDA of iodine from the kelp ...
 
See it's really good to communicate a lot before really committing to someone, an iodine junkie, man, you had me goin for a bit though;)
 
I haven't got a clue, don't take advantage now, I'm trying to hold my own on this end of the conversation, but you can't expect me to know all the abbreviations:( Ok, I know, that's your ace in the hole when you really like a gal, but too scared, so you pull out your HGH addiction;)
 
nwlady said:
I haven't got a clue, don't take advantage now, I'm trying to hold my own on this end of the conversation, but you can't expect me to know all the abbreviations:( Ok, I know, that's your ace in the hole when you really like a gal, but too scared, so you pull out your HGH addiction;)
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That's not the first thing I usually pull out ...

Human Growth Hormone - the stuff all the bodybuilders love to take with their Bosco.
 
Note to self: disregard Phil's first sentence.

You are addicted to growing? How big do you want to get? Are we talking Ne'phil'em??
 
I could handle that but why doesn't the head grow too? I take it, it doesn't have anything to help "expand" your intellect, LOL! That doesn't sound like you Phil;)
 
nwlady said:
I could handle that but why doesn't the head grow too? I take it, it doesn't have anything to help "expand" your intellect, LOL! That doesn't sound like you Phil;)
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With my luck my head will expand 4x and my body will shrink 3x - I'll look like one of those costumed characters at Disney! :(
 
yeah, like this:

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I have heard and read numerous passages stating that people living in Florida live 3-8 years longer than those living all their lives in northern states due to the sun's benefits. Is that really true? I don't know, but my wife and I used to be sun worshipers. We belonged to a naturist community in Florida for nine years. Freedom from clothes and the sun being able to soak the whole body, not only made you look better, but we also felt better.
 
I suffer with Rosacea and have for years, and as I have gotten older it's developed into Acne Rosacea. In addition to taking doxycycline & a topical med, plus sun screen I try to limit my exposure to the sun & that's tough for a guy that loves the
beaches, swimming, golf etc. I have had many non malignant skin cancers removed over the years.
 
I understand there are instances when sun-exposure is dangerous. I suppose that's when the Vit. D3 helps supplement what the body is deficient in;)
 
Bumpy Ride


The redness and pimples of rosacea can cause embarrassment and distress.

by Lisa James (Energy Times)
May 2011
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Life is full of simple pleasures: a day at the beach, a glass of wine with friends, a spicy bowl of curry. But these pleasures can become problems when they trigger rosacea, a condition marked by facial flushing and roughness estimated to affect more than 16 million people.


Rosacea’s visible nature can lead to feelings of awkwardness. “Rosacea affects a person’s self-esteem and may lead to social withdrawal,” says Jeanette Jacknin, MD, holistic dermatologist and author of Smart Medicine for Your Skin (Avery/Penguin, www.drjacknin.com). In a survey by the National Rosacea Society (NRS, www.rosacea.org), nearly 76% of the respondents said that rosacea hurt their self-confidence.

Visible Impact

Rosacea’s emotional impact is heightened by the fact that it affects the nose and central face. (The chest, ears, neck or scalp can also be affected.) Persistent redness and bumps may be accompanied by the appearance of fine blood vessels and the skin may itch, swell or feel dry. “A bulbous red nose may develop slowly if the condition is untreated,” says Jacknin; the prominent nose of W.C. Fields was caused by this condition, called rhinophyma.


Up to 50% of patients develop ocular rosacea, marked by burning, gritty eyes and recurring styes, infections that cause red bumps to form on the eyelids. Jacknin says eye problems can come before or after skin symptoms develop, or occur on their own. Ocular rosacea can damage the cornea, causing blurry vision.

Rosacea, which runs in families, occurs most often in fair-skinned people. “I don’t think I’ve ever see people with real dark skin having rosacea,” says Alan Dattner, MD, founder of holistic dermatology.com in New Rochelle, New York and a founding member of the American Academy of Dermatology’s Task Force for Nutrition and the Evaluation of Alternative Medicine.


Rosacea tends to occur in cycles of remissions and flareups sparked by triggers such as heat and sun exposure. Hot drinks and spicy foods can also set off an outbreak; other common triggers include alcohol, tomatoes, citrus fruits and chocolate. “Anything that stimulates blood coming to the face is a possible trigger,” explains Dattner. “It’s a vicious cycle: Someone gets embarrassed, they flush, they become embarrassed about their rosacea, they flush some more.”


Scientists are studying why rosacea develops. Microbes, food allergies, an over-reactive immune system and glitches in the interaction between nerves and blood vessels have all been implicated. Studies have found a potential link between ocular rosacea and bacteria associated with Demodex mites, normal skin inhabitants that are more abundant inrosacea patients (Ophthalmology 5/10).


The number of factors helps explain why each patient experiences rosacea differently. “It’s like a lock and key. The same substance may cause a reaction in one person and not another,” says Dattner. He tells people to check their facial reactions with a hand mirror “so they can figure out ways to avoid making the rosacea worse.”


Cooling the Burn

The first step in controlling rosacea is to avoid anything that triggers a flareup. Jacknin suggests wearing sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 every day, even when indoors, and a hat when outside. Avoid extremes of heat and humidity; this means no hot baths or showers and avoiding hot tubs, steam rooms and saunas.


Exercise is as important for people with rosacea as for anyone else but “take care not to become overheated or flushed, or to sweat profusely,” Jacknin cautions. Early morning or late evening workouts can help you avoid the worst heat of the day.


Proper skin care is crucial. Use lukewarm water and a very mild soap or cleanser, and don’t scrub; blot the skin dry with a soft towel. Jacknin says to use only fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, water-based cosmetics. If you have ocular rosacea, take particular care of your eyelids. The NRS recommends cleaning them twice a day with either plain water or baby shampoo on a wet washcloth.


Jacknin says that some people with rosacea report good results with either horse chestnut cream or rose-wax cream applied twice a day. For visible blood vessels, Jacknin suggests diluting essential oils of borage, rose, cypress, neroli or lemon in evening primrose or jojoba oil and applying the mixture sparingly to affected areas. (All topical therapies should be tested on small patches of skin first to check for irritation.)

Caring for rosacea from the outside isn’t enough; it’s essential to understand what’s going on inside. “You need to determine what’s off in your digestive system,” says Dattner. “If you have a lot of allergies to specific foods, eating those foods over and over again is going to keep producing inflammation.” This can lead to leaky gut syndrome, in which a damaged bowel lining allows irritants such as undigested food particles to pass into the bloodstream.

Finding a diet that’s less likely to set off your rosacea means determining which foods cause your symptoms and cutting them out of your diet. Jacknin also recommends avoiding animal and hydrogenated fats, junk food, refined sugars and artificial flavorings and preservatives.


Instead, Jacknin suggests eating more vegetables—especially the vitamin B12-rich dark-green varieties—fruits, whole grains and such lean sources of protein as fish and skinless chicken. Drinking at least eight glasses of filtered water daily helps flush toxins out of the body.

Jacknin recommends a number of supplements for rosacea including a high-quality multivitamin, preferably one based on whole foods; beta-carotene, 25,000 IU twice a day; vitamin B complex; vitamin C, 500 mg with bio*flavonoids, three times a day; zinc, 25 mg twice a day; flaxseed oil, 1,000 mg three times a day; acidophilus- and bifidus-based probiotics twice a day; and digestive enzymes. (Tailor a supplementation plan to your needs in consultation with a trained practitioner.)


Jacknin also suggests homeopathic remedies depending on your particular symptoms. For example Arsenicum album, 30x or 15c, is appropriate if the rash is dry, burning, flaky and scaly. A trained homeopath can help you in your search; find one through the National Center for Homeopathy.


The best way to keep rosacea from limiting your life is to keep looking for solutions. “Rosacea is a manifestation,” says Dattner. “It’s not just one cause, one problem.”

http://www.energytimes.com/pages/dep...alady1105.html
 

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