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The sun can have damaging effects on the skin if precautions are not taken. Exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer (melanoma), premature agingand acne. While sun worshippers claim that the sun clears up their acne, it is actually causing more harm than good. At first it may appear that the sun is drying out their pimples, but it is actually just making their skin darker and the blemishes less visible. In time, however, more acne can develop.

The acne is actually spreading as the sun dries out the face, causing dead skin cells to get caught in the pores. Some web sites claim that the sun kills acne-causing bacteria under the skin. But even if this could be verified, the long term damage done to the skin far outweighs the possible short term benefits. Along with premature aging, wrinkling and cancer, fair skinned individuals may also incur excessive freckling.

If you are planning on going out into the sun, always wear a minimum of SPF 15 sunscreen or sun block. And if possible, avoid being directly in the sun for extended periods of time. If this cannot be helped, apply more sun block if you start to get sunburned or get into the shade immediately. When choosing a sunscreen, choose a product that is non comedogenic so you can use it on your face and also oil free, so it does not lead to acne on other parts of the body.

If you are using a prescription acne medication, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide or other acne fighting medicine, take extra precautions to avoid prolonged sun exposure. This could lead to excess redness, dryness and other negative effects. If you are going to be in the sun then use a non comedogenic sunscreen on your medicated areas.

Whenever possible, sun exposure should be kept to a minimum with maximum sunscreen protection. The immediate and long term benefits of sunscreen usage will help protect you from unseen damage and skin disorders in the future.

Sun allergies can be a dangerous reaction to the sun especially when many people who suffer from sun allergies don’t even know they have it. Sun allergies can resemble sunburn. This is why many people don’t even realize that they are allergic to sunlight. This is commonly called photosensitivity.

There are some things to look for, though. If you are outside for only a few minutes and already notice redness to exposed parts of your body, you want to be careful when outdoors. Try to cover up these parts of the body by wearing loose, light fitting clothing, a hat and staying in the shade. Some of the more common places are the hands, forearms, legs and back of the neck. The rashes could be itchy or burning and last for a few days. It can go away by itself, or you may need to see a doctor. Treatments for sun allergies range from oral beta-carotene to topical creams. Some more severe cases can include blisters or hives over the body. You should be especially careful if you develop these symptoms on parts of the body that were clothed, like your chest and back.

A doctor may perform some more serious tests such as a biopsy or blood test to rule out any other problems. There are also medications and lotions that can make the skin more susceptible to sun allergies. Read the label of all products to be safe.

There is a difference between sunburn and sun allergies. Sunburns occur when the body’s protective skin pigment can’t protect the skin well enough from ultraviolet light. When you have an allergy to sunlight, your body’s immune system reacts against it. This is what causes the breakout on your skin.

To avoid sun allergies, just a follow a few simple tips:

1. Don’t go outside during peak sunlight hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Your body will have a quicker reaction at this time of day.
2. Don’t deliberately sunbathe, even in tanning beds. Those with sun allergies won’t be happy with the results.
3. Apply sunscreen 20 minutes before going outdoors. Apply it every two hours, after swimming and working out.
4. Dress properly. Wear light clothing, wide-brimmed hats and sunglasses.

Remember, even if you do not suffer from sun allergies, you should always be safe while outdoors. You can get skin cancer and wrinkles from over exposure to the sun. Wear sunscreen and don’t stay outside during peak sunlight hours longer than you have to.

Sun Chlorella

Chlorella, Chlorella Pyrenoidosa

Chlorella (Chlorella pyrenoidosa) is a natural whole food derived from a fresh water-grown plant, with amazing health-enhancing benefits. It is a genus of single-celled green algae, belonging to the phylum Chlorophyta. Chlorella’’s name comes from “chlor” which means green in Greek, and “ella” which means a small thing in Latin.

Sun Chlorella is a true survivor. A recent study shows that Chlorella has been on earth since at least 540 million years ago, and is the first known form of eukaryotic organism (true nucleus plant). Chlorella contains the highest percentage of natural chlorophyll and provides vital nutrients such as potassium, all of the B-vitamins, magnesium, zinc and iron, 18 vital amino acids, and beta carotene.

Chlorella is also called a most powerful weapons against cancer, its a unicellular, green algae. This tiny algae packs a powerful punch. Chlorella is truly one of nature’s great gifts, providing essential vitamins and nutrients as well as promoting the healthy function of nearly all the body’s systems.

Liver Health:

Some Asian and other studies have shown that Sun Chlorella stimulates a protective effect on the liver, as shown by its resistance to damage by toxins such as ethionine. In one German study, the liver was protected from the kind of damage caused by malnutrition. Chlorella lowers blood cholesterol and triglycerides, the levels of which are associated with liver metabolism as well as fat intake. We can see how the protective and cleansing effects of chlorella on the liver support the natural defenses of the body.

Clean Bloodstream:

A clean bloodstream, with an abundance of red blood cells to carry oxygen, is necessary to a strong natural defense system. Chlorella’’s cleansing action on the bowel and other elimination channels, as well as its protection of the liver, helps keep the blood clean.

Blood Sugar Balancing:

Experiments have shown that chlorella tends to normalize blood sugar in cases of hypoglycemia while numerous personal testimonies show that it also helps take care of diabetes. In hypoglycemia, blood sugar is too low, while in diabetes, blood sugar is too high. Proper levels of blood sugar are necessary for normal brain function, heart function and energy metabolism, all of which are crucial in sustaining good health and preventing disease. The liver and pancreas are involved in the regulation of blood sugar, particularly the Islands of Langerhans in the pancreas. So, we find that Chlorella supports and balances pancreatic functions as well as the other organs we have discussed.

Blood Pressure:

For many years now, Sun Chlorella has been known to normalize blood pressure in many documented cases, High blood pressure is one of the major risk factors in heart attack and stroke, which account for more fatalities in the US than any other disease.

A renowned herbalist Michael Tierra L.Ac, O.M.D said in their book:

I recommend Chlorella to all cancer patients regardless of any other green drink they might use. Chlorella is a small, one-celled algae containing a nucleus and a large amount of chlorophyll. Its protein content is approximately 58% with the balance made up of carbohydrates, all the B Vitamins, Vitamin C and E, amino acids and valuable trace minerals. It has more B12 than liver and a substantial amount of beta-carotene. Because it has a strong cell wall, it requires processing in order to make all of its nutrients available. It is virtually a complete food in itself. It acts as both a powerful nutrient and a detoxifying food.

Treating Cancer With Herbs, page 361.

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We have become a nation of sun worshipers. The golden tan is akin to the national symbol of beauty, and some will do anything to attain it. The sun is very dangerous to your skins health, sure it may feel nice to be warm under the sun. However in actual fact it can be very damaging to your skin and dangerous to your health.

Sun tans are still popular, even though the sun causes damage to your skin. The trick is to tan safely, protecting your skin as much as possible whilst still working on your tan.

When its summer its such a nice feeling, I do not think very many people like the winter. In the summer we do not have to wear the thick clothes, and we can stay outside for longer! We can even have barbeques outside.

The best way to protect your skin from the sun is to use a suntan lotion, but have you ever actually tried to buy one? It can be so confusing! What is a SPF? And what is a UV? There are so many different terms which all add to our confusion.

A natural tan happens because your skin absorbs the UV radiation given off by the sun, this radiation passes through your skin and damages it. Melanin is produced by melanocytes in the skin which makes the skin darken. Almost everybody associates a tan with being healthy, but in actual fact the exact opposite is true. A tan occurs because your skin is already damaged.

The number of UV rays that reach the earth changes each and every day, if you have noticed on the weather report, they will often give a UV index. This shows how many UV rays are reaching the earth at any given time.

UV is invisible, but it is always present. Even during cloudy, overcast days there is still UV light around. Ultraviolet light can be split into two categories, UVA and UVB, both are actually dangerous. Sometimes Ultraviolet light is used to treat certain medical conditions.

Ok so how do you interpret the UV index? Well it is on a scale of 10. The higher the number, the more rays that will reach earth. The higher the index, the less time it will take to burn. And, therefore, the higher the number, the easier it is for you to receive a bad skin burn which can lead to precancerous and canserous growths (especially nodular melanoma – the deadliest of all the skin cancer types with a mortality rate of over 95%).