Life on earth is solar-powered. Our food grows thanks to sunlight, sun-grown plants release oxygen for us to breathe, and drinking water is evaporated by the sun from oceans to fall salt-free on the land. When light forms such a huge part of our existence, it’s no wonder we need to see and feel it every day. No one should underestimate the power of the light side. Why Is ... Continue Reading
Unusual Ways Health and Light Are Related
Most living organisms have a circadian rhythm primarily influenced by a relationship with light. Learn some unusual ways light can improve your health. This post from Uplift puts forward the case for the nutritional value of light. Some unusual ways light can increase your wellbeing Light has a profound affect on our mood and our physiology, it also nourishes many of the ... Continue Reading
UVB Light May Suppress Inflammation, Halt Multiple Sclerosis
UVB light therapy on skin cells may dispatch soothing, inflammation-suppressing immune cells to the CNS. This could relieve MS symptoms, pain and inflammation. This post from Multiple Sclerosis Discovery Forum highlights the pilot study that found this and brought key open questions in the limelight.Ultraviolet B radiation (280–320 nm), like that in sunlight, suppresses ... Continue Reading
Higher Levels of Vitamin D May Help Combat Cancer
Doctors have long suspected that healthy vitamin D levels may help combat cancer. Now, a new study finds that people with higher levels of vitamin D who are diagnosed with cancer tend to have better survival rates. Doctors have long suspected that healthy vitamin D levels may help combat cancer. Now, a new study finds that people with higher levels of vitamin D who are ... Continue Reading
To Prevent Metabolic Disorders, You May Need To Sleep More
A majority of Americans are not getting enough sleep, and modern technology is in large part to blame. According to recent research poor sleep could have a significant bearing on metabolic disorders such as obesity, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. The authors suggest that addressing your sleeping habits may be key for both the prevention and treatment of these disorders. A ... Continue Reading