Health Intelligence is Skin Deep...

So,


I learned something today, that I knew was true.  Immediately.  Intrinsically.


Sunscreen is not good for us.  Sunscreen is a biotoxin.  It is a phenol, which has been shown to disrupt placental development.  It has estrogens, which are not helpful to us.


Studies have proven sunscreen kills coral in 96 hours.  Tourists with ethical intentions of celebrating a reef, are inadvertently killing it -- myself included.  Gulp.  When you know better.  Do better.  This is only one reason reefs are at risk, but is an area where individual choice can make a difference.


As a parent, I have used sunscreen on my kids and self on occasion.  If I remembered or was going to be in the sun for a long time.


I knew it didn't work for me.  Any time I put it on, I'd burn worse.  I also hated the way it felt on me.  Sticky.  Metallic.  Tasted terrible.  Burned eyes terribly.


Melanoma and fear mongering are at an all time high.  If we were really protected by products on the market, why would this be the case.  It stands to reason that something is amiss.  Why is our society not connecting dots?  Many are making connections, investigating and bringing their research to the public.


They are also not the popular voice.  Billions are invested in the sunscreen, skin care and prevention of cancer industries.


Care for yourself.  Take care of your skin - it is the largest organ - and permeable -- things that may be flushed out through your internal system -- may be absorbed quicker through the skin -- and into different parts of your physiology.


I heard a really great philosophy recently, to illustrate what I'm writing about:

"If you wouldn't eat it, don't put it on your skin."

http://bodyecology.com/


Natural coconut is a great way to moisturize and protect your skin in the sun.  Build up natural melanin (tan) slowly and don't over do anything.  All things in moderation.  Hats, clothing, avoiding exposure certain times of day -- will help all of us enjoy sun in a healthy way.


Olive oil on the skin, can repair any sun damage to DNA after being outside.  Keep in mind, wonderful things come with natural sun exposure.


Anti-oxident foods and nutrition is the most proactive choice people can make for self-care.  Also, maintain a healthy body PH (not acidic).


It would be great to get our society out of "magic pill" mentality -- and back into the community of great meals, shared with friends and family...cooking with kids...explaining why foods are important...and nurturing healthy relationships with the world around us.


Interesting Trivia:


Olive oil with iodine, was used by the US navy in the south pacific, to treat sunburn.  Do your research.  And check out other people's.  Cross reference.  Be informed.  Connect your own dots.


Nature worked for a long time...the answer is common sense.


Enjoy the long days, summer heat, and be smart about it. 


For more information:


http://www.sunscreensbiohazard.com/about.html


Also see Donna Gates' information from her Body Ecology site regarding sunscreen:


http://bodyecology.com/articles/shocking-sunscreen-facts

Happy Solstice!