The Christian Health Club Podcast 284: What Your Doctors Don’t Understand About Sunlight
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Feb 23, 2025 Discover the forgotten healing power of sunlight, crucial for health yet ignored by many doctors. Delve into historical practices where sunlight treated skin issues and learn how modern medicine shifted away from natural therapies. Explore the vital role of sunlight in hormonal health, mood regulation, and gut function. Understand how circadian rhythms tie into well-being and the importance of light exposure for digestive health. This enlightening discussion challenges misconceptions about the dangers of sunlight while promoting its many health benefits.
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History of Sunlight Therapy
- Sunlight was historically a key part of medical treatments, called heliotherapy.
- The 1910 Flexner Report shifted medical education away from natural therapies like sunlight towards pharmaceuticals.
Preparing Skin for Sunlight
- Get early morning sunlight, especially red and infrared light, to prepare your skin for stronger UV rays.
- Red and infrared light can help your skin better tolerate UV light later in the day.
Subcellular Melatonin
- Infrared light stimulates subcellular melatonin production, which acts as a cellular cleaning crew.
- This melatonin differs from the sleep-regulating melatonin produced in the pineal gland.