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Sunshine

While it is true that excessive sunlight can increase the risk of skin cancer and cataracts, sunshine in moderate amounts has many benefits

	Sunlight converts cholesterol into vitamin D, lowering the blood cholesterol.
	Sunlight kills many germs and enhances the immune system by increasing gamma globulin, and raising the number and effectiveness of the white blood cells which distroy germs.
	Sunlight soothes the cardiovascular system. It improves circulation, lowers the heart rate, and normalizes the blood pressure and blood sugar, bringing highs down and lows up.
	Sunlights aids in weight loss, increasing the metabolism by stimulating thyroid production.
	Sunlight improves sleep. Natural light exposure in daytime increases melatonin output at night.
	Sunlight enhances waste elimination by improving liver function; it is an effective treatment for jaundice. It relieves the kidneys of some of their burden by eliminating wastes through the skin when you sweat.

Moderate work or exercise outdoors every day will secure these benefits and more. We receive the sun's rays even on cloudy days; however ordinary window glass filters out 95 percent of the useful ultraviolet light.

Get your sunshine in small doses and take great care between the hours of 10 A.M. and 3 P.M., particulary in summer when the sun is the strongest. At least 10 minutes of sunlight per day is necessary to maintain good health. Any exposure of more than this should be based on your individual skin tone.

Source: Radiant Living, Family Heritage Books