Vitamin D is critical for bone health and regulates key processes in the body, including cell growth, neuromuscular and immune function, and reduction of inflammation. It is a fat-soluble vitamin that is found in a few foods and may also be...
Headaches can be debilitating. Knowing what triggers your pain can help you to avoid the discomfort before it happens. Sensitivity to the sun can intensify headaches if you don't plan ahead. Summer months can be particularly difficult with longer...
Psoriasis is a lifelong disease in which the immune system destroys skin cells. Signs of this problem include thickness, redness and scales on particular areas of the skin. Phototherapy, which includes sunlight, can be used to treat psoriasis.
Vitamin D is nicknamed the "sunshine vitamin" because it is produced in the body in response to sunlight. Vitamin D is one of the most critical nutrients for your overall health and one of the most commonly deficient, especially during winter...
Exposure to the sun's rays can be beneficial or harmful. Some factors may increase the risk that sunlight may cause skin cancer. These factors are the skin's pigment and ability to tan, exposure to chemicals, heredity, and the amount of exposure...
Vitamin D is essential for the body's ability to absorb calcium and to maintain calcium and phosphate levels in the blood. This allows for the normal mineralization of bone, the reduction of inflammation, and healthy neuromuscular and immune...
Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex 1 virus, which people usually catch in childhood or early adulthood, says the American Dental Association. The first outbreak may cause fever and mouth ulcers and some people go on to develop cold sores...
Ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun helps the body produce vitamin D. But too much UV light can damage the body's DNA, or genetic material, increasing the amounts of melanin and other chemicals produced by skin cells. Melanin tries to protect the...
Vitamin D is known as "the sunshine vitamin." This is because the sun is the best source of vitamin D. Deficiencies are fairly common but might be difficult to identify. Many of the symptoms of vitamin D deficiency mimic the deficiencies of other...
Sunlight is not good for your skin. The sun ages your skin prematurely, increases your risk of cancer and dilates blood vessels under the skin. The sun may make you look good for a short length of time; however, the damage becomes apparent in the...
Doctors of natural and conventional medicine both agree that sunlight can heal a wide variety of health conditions, particularly conditions affecting the skin. Doctors describe the positive effects that sunlight has on the skin and prescribe...
Although the sun has gotten a bad reputation due to ultra-violet radiation and skin cancers, the sun also has a host of beneficial effects, some that may even help increase your success at weight loss. Although the sun itself cannot directly cause...
Light therapy, also called phototherapy, is a treatment that uses an artificial sunlight lamp to simulate the natural light that may be lacking at certain times of the year, like the dead of winter. Sunlight lamps provide a more concentrated dose...
Sunlight is a natural source of vitamin D, an important fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body function properly and use other nutrients. While the risks of sun exposure are high, getting some sunlight exposure, while following safety precautions...
Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin when it's exposed to direct sunlight; its initially inactive but then is activated by the liver and kidney. Vitamin D facilitates the absorption of calcium. Calcium is the major component of bone that confers...
Vitamin D represents a group of five fat-soluble vitamers, or compounds that display similar properties, but have different molecular structures. All five forms act similarly to hormones, although vitamins D2 and D3 are the most biologically...
Vitamin D is known as the "sunshine vitamin." Though sunlight itself doesn't carry this essential nutrient, exposure to sunlight can cause this vitamin to form in the body. Vitamin D carries out important functions in bone development...
The sun's ultraviolet light damages fibers in the skin called elastin, causing the skin to lose its elasticity. When these fibers break down they lose the ability to snap back after stretching. Wrinkles will then form. Gravity also pulls at the...
Relaxing in the sunshine may be a great way to spend the day, but think twice before going out with color-treated hair. Sunlight exacerbates the damage already caused by dying and bleaching hair, leaving color faded and hair brittle, dry and...
People might stick to a balanced diet in order to obtain nutrients to stay healthy. Some of these nutrients, like vitamin C, can be found in fruits and vegetables, while others, like vitamin D, aren't as abundant in diet. In fact, vitamin D...
After spending hours in your work cubicle, getting a big breath of fresh air and feeling the warm glow of the sun on your skin can be rejuvenating. What you may not know is that exposure to sunlight and fresh air actually offers your body health...
Vitamin D is sometimes called the "sunshine vitamin" because the body makes vitamin D when the skin is exposed to the ultraviolet or UV rays of the sun. Skin type, use of sunscreen and various environmental factors can all affect how much vitamin...
The sun's rays, which consist of photons, or packets of light, cover a wide spectrum of wavelengths--from infrared to visible light to ultraviolet--and each wavelength is associated with a different level of energy. When the photons strike certain...
For many individuals, tanning is more than simply lounging in the sun; it is a way to unwind while gaining a more attractive appearance. A bronzed color can give a healthy glow to the skin, and some may find it especially becoming in bikini...
You need vitamin D to absorb calcium and reduce inflammation, as well as for the mineralization of your bones and proper immune function and cell growth. Fatty fish, cheese and egg yolks contain some vitamin D, but most of the vitamin D you get...
The positioning of solar panels determines the power output. The angle of the sun in relationship to the angle of the solar panel determines the maximum power density. The tilt angle has the biggest effect on the efficiency of the solar panel....
Because of its numerous well-documented benefits, fish oil has become the most popular dietary supplement in the United States, according to a survey conducted by ConsumerLab reported in the Feb. 1, 2010 "Orlando Sentinel." If you have joined the...
Vitamin D is fat-soluble nutrient that is not present in many foods but can be synthesized in your body with sun exposure. Many people are deficient in vitamin D, which can cause numerous health problems. Because vitamin D is not available in a...
Your body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium and to maintain strong bones. Your muscles and nerves also need vitamin D to function, and your immune system uses it to fight invading bacteria and viruses. National Institutes of Health --NIH --...
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