Don't Get Burned!
In her newest book, Dr. Lani Simpson provides readers with no-nonsense,
easy-to-understand advice about the sun and how our bodies react to sun
exposure. This go-to-guide for all members of the family includes:
practical information about how to obtain vitamin D from the sun safely,
how to protect yourself and your family from sunburns, and how to find
safe sunscreen products. This book examines how our ancestors worshiped
the sun and how those beliefs shaped our modern relationship with the
sun. Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Sun Health Guide advocates for a conscious
and respectful relationship with the sun.
The sun is now listed as a carcinogen, this is true, especially when we
allow our skin to burn and neglect basic sun protection. And we also
need vitamin D, which is produced when certain rays interact with
exposed skin. There are hundreds of conditions that have been associated
with vitamin D deficiency including: multiple cancers, hormone
imbalances, bone loss and osteoporosis and multiple sclerosis. So, how
do we get this essential vitamin from the sun without damaging our skin
that could end up causing skin cancers? Is taking a vitamin D supplement
the answer?
The fact is, not enough and too much vitamin D can result in health
consequences.
As a complete guide, it contains chapters on skin cancers, how to
identify them, and as well as available treatment options. The final
chapter covers the importance of sunlight itself that fosters our
natural circadian rhythms for a good night's sleep. These questions, and
many more, are addressed in Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Sun Health Guide.
