What's the Most Dangerous Part of Sun Exposure?

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ArizonaSharona — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 14:27:46 GMT

I contacted The Skin Cancer Foundation. They told me that any form of tan equals DNA damage. They basically contradicted everything Dr. Mercola said.

They said that only a small portion of skin needs to be exposed before the hours of 10am. This should take place 10-15 minutes for 2-3 times per week. Dr. Mercola said to bare as much of the body as possible, which I do about 4 times a week or more.

I live in Phoenix and I walk, with plenty of skin exposed during the early morning hours for about 20 minutes. I have never burned, but I do get some color. I hope I am not getting UVA damage as I walk between 7am -7:30 as it just gets too darned hot by 8am in summer. In the winter..I can do it between 9-11am ..and it's just fine.

I'm wondering if the Foundation has an agenda. I'm just not sure what advice to trust anymore. I stay away from all sunblocks as I don't trust the chemicals or compounds anymore.

I used to notice age spots, but I take plenty of Omega 3 and I am not noticing new ones this season. I also try to stay away from the junky vegetable oils (restaurants are responsible for that one). Whole Foods Market is using canola oil in most of the prepared foods, so beware and read the content labels!

I see age spots on people who barely go in the sun, so I'm not going to worry.

I would appreciate your advice and feedback.

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NatureMomof4Boys — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 04:51:29 GMT

Yep, after lots of reading, I'm convinced that there aren't too many safe sunscreens out there. We recently started using VIRGIN COCONUT OIL as sunscreen. It's wonderful! It smells good, feels good, and even works as deodorant, antibacterial on wounds, hair conditioner, skin moisturizer, etc., etc. Just google virgin coconut oil and you will be amazed. I've even used it twice in an eye infection. Oh yes, it works on athlete's foot (antifungal) and nips a virus in the bud if you drink it down with some room temp juice (goes down easier that way). Actually, I take it this way every morning, and this past year I have not contracted any of the colds/coughs that my family has contracted. Now if I can only get them to try it! Some people even use it to fight acne, melanoma and other skin problems. Earthclinic.com has lots of info on that.

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vitalhealth_2 — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:41:15 GMT

Dr Mercola...Can I ask you a favor? Will you please not point your finger at us during your video tapings? Thank you.

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Jennifer Jenvey — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:53:46 GMT

A very interesting and informative article. However, due to the speed of the spoken word I was unable to take it all in and found myself switching off. Too much information spoken much too fast.

Jennifer Jenvey

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deepee — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 01:41:04 GMT

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Bobscoff — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:34:15 GMT

Has anyone ever thought about the relationship between proper sun exposure and cholesterol levels? If the sun does turn the cholesterol in the body into vitamin D, doesn't it make sense that a low level of vitamin D will cause the body to make more cholerterol so that the next exposure to sunlight will cause more vitamin D to be made?

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yauboo — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:51:44 GMT

Use Palm or Coconut oil

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jrj90620 — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:57:03 GMT

I've tried various sunblocks using titanium and zinc and they have 2 problems.They feel bad on the skin and they also give the albino look.I use Hawiian Tropic Ozone Sport that uses their SunSure Technology which gives longer protection with fewer chemicals and UVA protection.

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Just spit ballin here — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:39:01 GMT

FYI: Burts Bees was purchased by the makers of Clorox! Be careful moving forward.

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biofeedback girl — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:00:07 GMT

I am an esthetician also and i also recommend and sell a wonderful sunscreen. It contains aloe and green tea titanium dioxide and zinc. Its called Organic Sun Defense by USPA, it's made out of Australia

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jve — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 13:50:12 GMT

We test Vitamin D, 25-hydroxy on our patients. I have yet to see an optimal level (75) on anyone and the majority of patients are not even in the recommended range! Mercola is on the mark with this one. I believe in this so much I even bought one of his Vit D lamps.

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ArizonaSharona — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:14:33 GMT

I live in Phoenix. Summer is upon us and it's brutally hot here. My routine was to take a 20 minute walk or 30 min. sunbath in the early morning (before 8am in the summer). Otherwise..the heat is unbearable.

So, I am to understand that doing this is harmful? Should I got out about 11am and deal with the scorching heat? I have never burned from the early day sun exposure (this is the first summer I have tried it). What part of the day does Dr. Mercola suggest we go out and get our sun. Keep in mind..I live in Phoenix!

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anniesmyth — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 03:25:46 GMT

This is the one area that I disagree with Dr. Mercola on. I am an esthetician and past sun damage keeps myself and my doctors in practice.

I don't think sun exposure is overblown--I see it every day. I also think that tanning beds, like other known cancer causers, should be outlawed.

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bpfsa — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:36:50 GMT

In regards to the saying often used on this site that you shouldn't put on your skin anything that you wouldn't put into your mouth, it is noteworthy (though rarely discussed here or elsewhere) that your skin's natural SPF level is not just a matter of your skin color. It it a dietary issue. Certain foods can increase your Sun Protection Factor considerably.

There are thirteen (13) known dietary nutrients that raise your SPF. Of these there is one vegetable that contains ten (10) of them. You can read more about this, including a list of the thirteen ingredients and which of them are found in just one vegetable at:

www.spinachwords.com/sun_protection.shtml

I don't think I'd want to be eating too much titanium dioxide (after all, dioxines are carcinogens), so I'd be very reluctant about rubbing it into my skin.

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Duanne — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 19:45:51 GMT

Burts Bees! that company has been here for years, its a privately owned company that makes natural products from natural resoures

If you cant eat it, dont put it on your skin

Dr. Mercola and everyone who reads this search: Burts Bees

This company has been around for years and no one knows about it ... (thx to sunscreen industry and drug and big pharma

P.S, The main problem with conventional sunscreen is that they stop the "burn" on a physical level but they dont stop the "damage" on a molecular level. Think of it as being able to have no feeling in your nerves. You never know if you hurt yourself or not. It actually blinds you from know when to get out of the sun. Listen to your body, if you reach your limit for Vitamin D, GET OUT OF THE SUN. Fire doesnt care whether it is warming or burning, it your job to figure when to get out of the sun....

May you prosper in health, as your soul prospers....

Duanne.