ChicagoHealers.com practitioner Robert Scott says that appropriate sunlight may actually prevent cancer and that the recommendation that people never leave the house without sunscreen actually hurts more than it helps. He suggests the following sensible approach to sun exposure:
- Don’t use sunscreen. Instead, Scott says to limit exposure to about an hour each day and to avoid burning.
- Use clothing to gradually expose skin to the sun during the spring and summer.
- Consume a diet rich in antioxidants, such as acai and omega 3 fish oils, which have been shown to reduce cancer rates.
- Read the labels of skincare products before you buy—look for those that don’t contain harmful chemicals and offer natural UV protection. (Scott suggests checking out www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/special/sunscreens2008 for a list of sunscreen ingredients which are of concern.)
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