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What's the verdict on sunbathing in order to get vitamin D levels up? I don't like taking D supplements, but I know my levels are low. But I'm wondering about lyme and UV and then the whole Marshall protocol thing....?? It's a lovely sunny day, and I'd like to lie out on my deck for 15 minutes or so.
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The sun is very healing. Go outside and enjoy yourself! Of course if you are taking any medications that can cause reactions in the sun you should wear sunscreen.
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- Are you ON the Marshall protocol? If so, you should have directions about that and that is really only for those who test HIGH in vitamin D.
Are you taking doxycycline? If so, NO exposure to sunlight. Serious "doxy burns" can happen any time of the year, even through a car window - and even with sunscreen for some people.
Along with what Runner17 advises, Rx you may be on, check the manufacturer's patient education notes to be sure sun exposure is okay.
Otherwise, 20 minutes of sunlight a day is good. - with no sunscreen and no sunglasses, eye glasses or contacts. The eyes need DAYlight, just not direct sun shining in eyes.
Most commercial sunscreens contain toxic chemicals / petroleum products. There are safe alternatives but you do need to scout those out.
Now, even if you are on doxy, you can enjoy being out in some shaded daylight just be sure not to get "bounced" sun on your skin.
This time of the year most of the U.S.doesn't get much vitamin D from the sun but it still has some wonderful healing properties, even if just DAY light into our eyes. -
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Keebler - what is your opinion on "sun lamps" which emit a similar UV spectrum as the sun? I'm talking about for people that aren't able to get enough outdoor sun exposure during the winter.
Similarly (and this is basically the same question) what is your opinion on the types of tanning beds that Dr Mercola recommends?
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- Don't know all I would want to know to make an educated opinion but I think the sun itself is best, when possible.
I do not like gadgets and don't have a fortune so just have not studied Mercola's lamp (but it sure looks like it has some good thought to it, as I recall from a earlier glance at that).
Remember that any kind of lamp that produces heat can dry out the eyes. I got an infrared heater (as I was trying to make my own cheap "sauna" - it did not work) and my eyes dried out something fierce. I also think the exposure of my eyes to the light hurt my eyes).
Anything that compromises the eyes at all is not a good move, even if they just get dry. Dry eyes can cause damage.
DAY Light into our eyes the first thing every morning is the best thing. No glasses, sun glasses or even contacts. Just day light and eyes (not direct sun in the eyes, though).
I think it's also important to avoid all kinds of fluorescent lights.
As money does not grow on trees, supportive stuff needs to be weighed with a look at the long road and in light of the goals to be accomplished.
Although I said I don't like gadgets, were I to get anything and not take away from necessities, it would be a low heat infrared sauna (Heavenly Heat is the best brand).
That would take priority over anything else I can think of because it helps the body get rid of heavy metals in a gentle way. -
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Do you have any suggestions for dry eyes? I've had chronic dry eyes for years now. I've never found anything that would "fix" the problem. I've tried hyaluronic acid every day for 2 months (I learned about this from LN, and possibly from you ), but I noticed no improvement so I stopped. Also the "whites" of my eyes are always reddish, I'm guessing due to the dryness. When I wake up I ALWAYS have to put in eye drops, otherwise it's like sandpaper. (I only use "natural" drops without any preservatives or chemicals).
I would have asked you this via PM, since it's off topic from this thread, but it looks like your PMs are disabled.
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I have found DHEA to be helpful for dry eyes. I take about 15 mg a day(I'm a woman). Men can take much more.
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I think the sun is also good for "restoring one's soul". Fresh air, being outside for those of us who are too sick to go out, birds,and sun...in moderation....
I can tell when I am turning into a mole and need to sit outside.
-------------------- God will prepare everything for our perfect happiness in heaven, and if it takes my dog being there, I believe he'll be there.
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), but I noticed no improvement so I stopped. Also the "whites" of my eyes are always reddish, I'm guessing due to the dryness. When I wake up I ALWAYS have to put in eye drops, otherwise it's like sandpaper. (I only use "natural" drops without any preservatives or chemicals).
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