The Sunscreen Myth

How Sunscreen Products Actually Promote Cancer

(Excerpts taken) by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor

The idea that sunscreen prevents cancer is a myth. The scientific evidence…shows quite clearly that sunscreen actually promotes cancer by blocking the body's absorption of ultraviolet radiation, which produces vitamin D in the skin. Vitamin D, as recent studies have shown, prevents up to 77% of ALL cancers in women (breast cancer, colon cancer, cervical cancer, lung cancer, brain tumors, multiple myeloma ... you name it).

Meanwhile, the toxic chemical ingredients used in most sunscreen products are actually carcinogenic and have never been safety tested or safety approved by the FDA.  They get absorbed right through the skin (a porous organ that absorbs most substances it comes into contact with) and enter the bloodstream.

Proponents say sunscreen prevents sunburn, but in fact, the real cause of sunburn is not merely UV exposure: It is a lack of antioxidant nutrition. Start eating lots of berries and microalgae (spirulina, astaxanthin, blue­green algae, etc.), and you'll build up an internal sunscreen that will protect your skin from sunburn from the inside out. Sunburn is actually caused by nutritional deficiencies that leave the skin vulnerable to DNA mutations from radiation, but if you boost your nutrition and protect your nervous system with plant-based nutrients, you'll be naturally resistant to sunburn. The same nutrients, by the way, also protect the optic nerve and eyes from radiation damage. That's why the consumption of berries and carrots, for example, has historically been associated with healthy eye function. (The same nutrients that protect the eyes also protect the skin.)

 

Sunscreen directly promotes vitamin D deficiency. You show me a person who regularly uses sunscreen, and I'll show you a person who's on the road towards cancer and other degenerative diseases. People who use sunscreen are killing themselves and they don't even know it!  

 

Think about it. Our ancestors did not have indoor lighting; they exposed their skin to the sun regularly. They didn't run and hide from the sun; they used it as nourishment to generate a crucial vitamin that supports human health in a multitude of ways. The idea that "the sun is bad for you" makes about as much sense as "water is bad for you" or "the Earth is flat."

 

The more people use sunscreen products, the more they'll get cancer. And that's due to two primary reasons: 1) Sunscreen blocks vitamin D production, a nutrient that strongly prevents cancer, and 2) Sunscreen products almost always contain cancer-causing chemicals that are absorbed through the skin and enter the bloodstream where they cause severe DNA damage, leading to cancer.

 

The next time you see some public service advertisement urging you to smother yourself and your children with sunscreen chemicals, think hard before taking action.

 

If you choose to buy sunscreen, only buy natural sunscreen products containing no petrochemicals! One brand I recommend is Caribbean Blue Natural Basics "Sun Shield." You can find more at www.gocaribbeanblue.com

 

Smearing berries on your skin also works as a natural sunscreen, as does smearing Aloe Vera gel on your skin. Amazon Herb Co. distributors use a product called Camu C Serum as a natural sunscreen. It works great! http://www.amazondreams.amazonherb.net

 

[If you choose not to buy sunscreen], don't just rush out and get burned; boost your nutrition and work up a natural tan as nature intended. The best sunscreen…is an internal sunscreen built with nutrition. Eat chlorella, spirulina, goji berries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, astaxanthin, carrots and nutrient-rich superfoods to boost your skin's natural UV protection (takes about 30 days of nutrition to boost skin levels)

 

Note from Dr. Call:  Remember that prolonged sun exposure will eventually lead to a burn.  Do not expect to be able to stay out in the sun for hours at a time.  Use natural fiber clothing to cover up when out for long periods.  The natural fibers will ‘breathe’ better and keep you cooler.  In case you get sunburned you can apply USF Ointment from Standard Process or a good Aloe Vera Gel.

Healthy Tip

Bad knees?  Squats, though feared, are great for improved knee stability, leg strength, and hip health when done correctly.  Here’s how:  Standing in front of your chair, move to sit back in the chair.  Stop before actually sitting, and then stand back up; repeat.  Make sure your knees don’t extend past your toes.  Putting your arms out in front will aid in balance and the chair is always there in case you start to lose your balance.  See, you’ve been doing squats every day anyway!  Add more and help your knees!

The Low Down on TMJ

Did you know that you could have a Temporomandibular joint problem and not even know it?  The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull.  Traditionally we think of people that have TMJ problems as having pain at rest or during jaw movement, difficulty opening the mouth or having some degree of locking of the jaw either open or closed.  They find it difficult, if not painful, to eat or chew and may have crepitus (that popping noise).

However, there are other less commonly known symptoms. These are aching in the face, head, neck, and ear, grinding of the teeth, and, the one I find most often is biting of the cheeks, lips and tongue on accident.  This is a sign that the jaw is not functioning as it is supposed to.

Many people are not even aware that they may have a misalignment of the jaw joint.  Neck pain, headaches, tinnitus (ringing of the ears), ear infections, and a perceived hearing loss may also indicate a TMJ problem.  Whiplash trauma, from car accidents and even amusement park rides, can cause a TMJ misalignment.  Even a trip to your dentist for your six month cleaning and checkup can cause stress on the TMJ resulting in a misalignment.

Chiropractors can check this jaw joint, gently adjust it if needed, and make sure that your body is able to function at 100% of your potential.  (Not to mention eating your meal in peace!)  If you suspect that you or someone you know may have a TMJ misalignment, please talk to your chiropractor.  Additional research can be found at www.Activator.com.

Healthy Tip

Summer is upon us and the weather has turned hot.  With all that work outdoors the chances of dehydration increases.  Be sure to drink plenty of good, clean water while outside.  Recent research has also shown that bananas are superior to sports drinks at replenishing electrolytes, offering additional nutrition, and cost less.  While not in the study, other whole fruits are also likely to be a better choice to naturally balance your body.