Yet another wet and dreary Bank Holiday weekend, but summer is approaching and its almost time for those few days of the year when us Brits get overwhelmed Researchers often point the finger at sun exposure for the increased rate of skin cancers as evidence that the sun causes skin cancer. Whilst theirs no doubt that sun exposure plays a part in some types of skin cancers, we need to appreciate that while melanoma is increasing, perhaps they are a little backward in their thinking (wouldn't be the first time would it).
Years ago the majority of the population spent most of the days outdoors. Today we spend much less time outdoors and receive far less sunshine. A tan is now a sign of luxury, that we are able to go on foreign holidays and relax like the wife of a footballer. 200 years ago it would of been the sign of peasantry from the workers out in the fields yet nowadays every wannabe WAG is pray tanning themselves to get the look. Quite ironic!!
It seems that the problem isn't with sun exposure, but with the binging on sunlight. Regular daily exposure to sun tends to increase levels of Vitamin D safely. Yet our habit tends to be staying indoors all day and then overdosing (burning) when we get chance.Use the link below to see how much sunlight you should aim for each day in order to maintain healthy Vitamin D levels. Get outside regularly and use limited exposure to sun rather than covering yourself in carcenogenic suncreams in an attempt to sunbath all day.Website That Helps You Calculate How Much Vitamin D Exposure You Need Each Day.
Years ago the majority of the population spent most of the days outdoors. Today we spend much less time outdoors and receive far less sunshine. A tan is now a sign of luxury, that we are able to go on foreign holidays and relax like the wife of a footballer. 200 years ago it would of been the sign of peasantry from the workers out in the fields yet nowadays every wannabe WAG is pray tanning themselves to get the look. Quite ironic!!
It seems that the problem isn't with sun exposure, but with the binging on sunlight. Regular daily exposure to sun tends to increase levels of Vitamin D safely. Yet our habit tends to be staying indoors all day and then overdosing (burning) when we get chance.Use the link below to see how much sunlight you should aim for each day in order to maintain healthy Vitamin D levels. Get outside regularly and use limited exposure to sun rather than covering yourself in carcenogenic suncreams in an attempt to sunbath all day.Website That Helps You Calculate How Much Vitamin D Exposure You Need Each Day.
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