Building a Healthy Relationship with the Sun
The sun is a very special, middle-aged star at the heart of our solar system. Its gravity pulls on Earth, and we orbit, receiving its life-giving gifts. Our bodies are designed to be addicted to this exchange, our skin designed to be exposed to its rays. Yet it seems the sun needs a new PR rep; many are scared to enjoy its gifts for fear of skin cancer or aging, and are encouraged to avoid intimate meetings. In turn, we have a massive cultural vitamin D deficiency (roughly 75% of people in North American have insufficient levels), chronic disease is increasing, and rates of the deadly skin cancer melanoma are higher than ever despite climbing sunscreen use. Read on to heal your relationship with our most beloved star.