Client Portal
  • Home
  • About
    • Ronit Mor, ND
    • Our Team
    • Why See a Naturopath?
  • Naturopathic Services
  • Functional Tests
    • Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
    • Gut Zoomer 3.0
    • Mycotoxins
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Shop
Ronit Mor ND
  • Home
  • About
    • Ronit Mor, ND
    • Our Team
    • Why See a Naturopath?
  • Naturopathic Services
  • Functional Tests
    • Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
    • Gut Zoomer 3.0
    • Mycotoxins
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Shop

From Ronit's Desk...


“A true teacher would never tell you what to do. But he would give you the knowledge with which you could decide what would be best for you to do.”

​-Christopher Pike

Shining A Light On The Sun Blog Series - Part 3

2/3/2018

 
Picture

Ronit Mor, ND

Sunlight Is Necessary On Every Level Of Life
​
Although most of the health-promoting benefits of sun exposure are thought to occur through vitamin D photosynthesis, there are other health benefits that have gone largely overlooked in the debate over how much sun is needed for good health.
​The scientific discoveries of Dr. John Ott, the father of photobiology (the study of the effects of light on living organisms), confirmed that humans require the full-spectrum of light exposure to thrive similar to the process of photosynthesis; a process used by plants and other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy. A pioneer in natural light research, Dr. Ott discovered the remarkable effects specific wavelengths of light have on all living things. In his book, Light, Radiation and You: How to Stay Healthy, he concluded that full-spectrum sunlight is necessary on every level of life, all the way down to our cell’s ability to properly reproduce.

Not only do we need sufficient sunlight externally on our skin, but also internally through our eyes. Human eyes evolved under full-spectrum sunlight. Eyes are the only organs in the body constituted to receive light. They feed on light. The retina is covered with millions of photoreceptor cells (light sensitive cells) called rods and cones that depend on stimulation by light. Without light stimulation they perish and vision dims. In an interview published in 1991, he noted: "There are neurochemical channels from the retina to the pineal and pituitary glands, the master glands of the whole endocrine system that control the production and release of hormones. This regulates your body chemistry and its growth, all organs of your body, including your brain, and how they function”. In other words, sunlight entering through the eyes regulates brain chemistry and glands that produce crucial hormones like melatonin, serotonin, insulin, cortisol and dopamine, all affecting our moods, daily rhythms and sleep cycles.

Mal-Illumination… The Silent Epidemic
“Mal-illumination”, a term coined by Ott, is an environmental condition characterized by the absence of full-spectrum light resulting in dire health consequences. Mal-illumination is a silent epidemic of sunlight starvation impacting the majority of the world today. It is a condition found primarily in industrialized countries when people’s lifestyles force them to be indoors for the majority of the day. Compounding the problem, when people are outside, many use sunscreens, which, if applied as directed, can significantly prevent the production of vitamin D in the skin. As a result, many of us experience decreasing vitamin D levels and the risk of serious health problems.

A landmark study published in November, 2016, in the journal Dermato-Endocrinology has world-renowned researchers calling insufficient sun exposure an emerging health problem in the United States. In their paper, The Risks and Benefits of Sun Exposure 2016, the authors reference major papers in the past five years in concluding that Americans are not getting enough sun exposure and that public health advice needs to be retooled to embrace moderate sun while focusing on sunburn prevention. “The message of sun avoidance advocated by our government, and some within the medical community, should be changed immediately to a recommendation of regular non-burning sun exposure for most Americans,” said lead author Dr. David Hoel, a member of the National Academy of Medicine and Distinguished University Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, “The sun is essential for life and should be diligently pursued in moderation, not avoided.”

The authors are clear: sunscreen should be used as a tool to prevent sunburn, but the public should know that over-use of the product may have unintended consequences. They are calling for sunscreen labels to contain a statement explaining that sunscreen blocks vitamin D production in the skin. Labeling should also acknowledge that sunscreens have not been shown to be effective in reducing the risk of melanoma.

In conclusion, countless scientists and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies have demonstrated that chronic mal-illumination can create major imbalances in our mental, emotional and physiological health. Like every other organism on this earth, we have evolved under the full spectrum of sunlight, the most powerful nutritional source we have. We all need a minimum requirement of sunlight for our body to stay balanced and function properly.

For Part 4 of this blog series, click here.
Client Portal

Comments are closed.
    All Articles by Ronit

    Archives

    January 2030
    September 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018

    Categories

    All
    5G
    Abundance
    Acceptance
    Acid-alkaline
    Acidity
    Acidosis
    Added Sugar
    Addiction
    Adrenal Fatigue
    Affirmations
    Alkalinity
    Allergies
    Alzheimer's Disease
    Anti-aging
    Anti-Inflammatory
    Antioxidants
    Anti-viral
    Anxiety
    Arthritis
    Aspartame
    Astaxanthin
    Astragalus
    Autism
    Autoimmune Disease
    Autoimmunity
    Avocado
    B-12
    B-6
    Beauty
    Beetroot Juice
    Biochemical Stressors
    Biological Dentist
    Blessings
    Blood Pressure
    Blood Sugar
    Boswellia
    Brain
    Brain Fog
    Brain-Gut-Microbiota Axis
    Brain Health
    Breakfast
    B Vitamins
    Cancer
    Candida
    Cardiovascular Health
    Celiac
    Certified Humane
    Cholesterol
    Chronic Disease
    Chronic Fatigue
    Chronic Pain
    Chronic Stress
    Cold
    Colon
    Confidence
    CoQ10
    Coronavirus
    Cruciferous
    Cruciforms Vegetables
    DAO
    DAO Deficiency
    Dementia
    Depression
    Detox
    Detoxification
    Diabetes
    Diet
    Digestive Problems
    DNA
    DNA Damage
    DNA Mutations
    Dysfunction
    Eggs
    Emotional Stressors
    Endocrine Dysfunction
    Epigenetics
    Epilepsy
    Evening Primrose
    Exercise
    Eye Health
    Fasting
    Fatigue
    Fertility
    Fight Or Flight
    Flu
    Folate
    Food Additives
    Food Sensitivities
    Frankincense
    Free Radicals
    Fructose
    Functional Medicine
    Garlic
    Gastrointestinal
    Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
    Ginger
    GI Tract
    Gluten
    Gluten Sensitivity
    Glycyrrhizin
    GMO
    Gratitude
    Gratitude Journal
    Gum Disease
    Gums
    Gut
    Gut Bacteria
    Gut Brain Axis
    Gut Flora
    Gut Health
    Gut Microbiome
    Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
    Headaches
    Health
    Healthy Habits
    Heart
    Heart Disease
    Heart Health
    HeartMath Institute
    Heart Rate
    Hepatitis Virus
    Herpes Virus
    High Blood Pressure
    High Power Pose
    Histamine
    Histamine Intolerance
    HIV
    Holistic Health
    Homocysteine
    HPA Axis
    HPA Axis Dysfunction
    HRSV
    Hydration
    Hypertension
    Hypothyroidism
    Immune System
    Immunity
    Inflammation
    Influenza Virus
    Insulin Resistance
    Integrative Health
    Integrative Healthcare
    Integrative Physician
    Intermittent Fasting
    Intestinal Tract
    Joint Pain
    Journaling
    Kava
    Kidneys
    Licorice
    Liver
    Loneliness
    Longevity
    Lungs
    Lymphatic
    Magnesium
    Ma Illumination
    Massage
    Meditation
    Memory
    Mental
    Meridians
    Metabolic Disease
    Metabolic Dysfunction
    Microbiome
    Microbiota
    Migraines
    Migrains
    Mind Body Connection
    Mindfulness
    Mouth
    MSG
    MTHFR
    Nervous System
    Nutraceuticals
    Nutrition
    Obesity
    Oregano
    Organic
    Osteoarthritis
    Osteoporosis
    Oxidative Stress
    Parkinson's
    PH
    Pilates
    Positive Energy
    Posture
    Prebiotic
    Probiotics
    Psychosomatic Illness
    Rebounding
    Ronit Mor ND
    Russell Skinner MD
    SARS Coronavirus
    Saturated Fat
    Skin
    Skin Issues
    Sleep
    Sleep Deprivation
    Sleep Problems
    Small Intestine
    Spiritual Stressors
    Statins
    Stress
    Stressors
    Sugar
    Sun
    Sun Exposure
    Sunlight
    Sunscreen
    Sustainable Seafood
    Teeth
    Therapeutic Nutrition
    Thyroid
    Toxicity
    Toxins
    Trampoline
    Turmeric
    Type 2 Diabetes
    Vagal Tone
    Vagus Nerve
    Viral Infection
    Virus
    Vitamin C
    Vitamin D
    Vitamins B2
    Vitamins D
    Walking
    Water
    WaterEdit
    Yoga

    RSS Feed

Picture
FOLLOW US
RESOURCES
Disclaimer & Disclosure
Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
Policies
​Contact
© 2020 Ronit Mor LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
  • Home
  • About
    • Ronit Mor, ND
    • Our Team
    • Why See a Naturopath?
  • Naturopathic Services
  • Functional Tests
    • Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
    • Gut Zoomer 3.0
    • Mycotoxins
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Shop