Harness the Power of the Sun for Health  

Do you know why we chose the word 'harness'? The definition of harness is to bring under conditions for effective use, to gain control over for a particular end. That is what we aim to help you do with the sun - to harness its power for your health. 

We are aware that every government agency recommends zero unprotected (by sunscreen, clothing, or shade) sun exposure. In fact, on April Fool's day this year Dr. Mercola did a piece entitled, "US Rolls Out New National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan," which proposed a sign be erected at the exit of every government building. Did you fall for this joke? 

From time to time, we get put into situations where we have to make a true 'value' based decision--not just convenience or preference.  Sometimes, the decision actually pushes so hard that it makes us aware its about living up to our personal values.  I have not had too many of these in my life where there was someone else directing my actions, impacting my values.

When I was undergoing chemo for my breast cancer in 2007, the treatment created such pain that I came to the conclusion that it was totally 'wrong' for my body.  It was an attack.  It was violence against my body.  I realized my body was mine to protect and, I chose to do so.  I told the oncologist that I would not take any more of the drug because it had the potential for such long term negative side effects.  He literally left the room and would not talk with me.  So many lessons here.  I am proud today of the choice I made then, I did what I believed in whether or not some 'authority' did.

I think we have the same choice now about sunshine.  There is too much purposeful fear that I see about skin cancer and, the proposed solution of staying out of the sun may help, BUT, it HINDERS more!  We will be presenting some information for each of you to use to make your own decisions, to fit with your values for health.  Let us know how it works for you!

Today, to help illustrate the need for evaluating benefits and risk we are profiling Dr. Richard Weller who has succinctly explained why sun is good for overall health, even with the risk it poses to skin cancer. 

In addition we are explaining the first key to understanding sensible sun exposure - skin type. Please share with all, as this seems to be one of the most misunderstood pieces about sun exposure, mostly due to the blanket recommendations of government entities.