We’ve been told to avoid the sun and always wear sunblock, but is this bad advice? Discover the truth about sun exposure.
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0:00 Introduction: Avoiding the sun is just as dangerous as smoking cigarettes
0:18 The importance of vitamin D
1:01 Deaths from sun exposure explained
1:49 American Dermatology Association recommendation for sun exposure
2:17 Melanoma and the sun
3:09 Benefits of infrared
4:06 Next steps
Today, we’re going to talk about the dangers of avoiding sun exposure. There has been an association between vitamin D insufficiency and autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and at least 17 different cancers.
Vitamin D is intimately involved in over 2,000 of our genes and vital for proper immune function. It’s virtually impossible to get enough vitamin D from your diet. Only 5% to 10% of vitamin D comes from diet, and that’s only if you eat plenty of fatty fish, organ meats, and egg yolks. Around 90% to 95% percent of your vitamin D comes from the sun.
Every year, there are 5,125 deaths from sun exposure and 1,684,677 deaths from lack of sun. For every death from sun exposure, there are 329 deaths from lack of sun.
The current American Dermatology Association recommendation is to stay out of the sun and use sunblock. Yet, in the early 1900s, the sun was used to treat illnesses like tuberculosis and asthma.
In 1935, 1 out of 1500 people developed melanoma. By 2014, 1 in 50 people had developed melanoma, despite the fact that people are spending significantly less time outside.
This shows that the sun protects you from melanoma. In fact, 75% of all melanomas are located in areas not typically exposed to the sun.
Fifty-four percent of the sun's rays are infrared light. Infrared light protects against cancer, stimulates melatonin, and also generates ATP. Vitamin D and melatonin protect the mitochondria. Both are stimulated by exposure to the sun.
Aim to get a moderate amount of sun exposure to avoid burning and support your health.
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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this increases your awareness about sun exposure and encourages you to get more sun. I’ll see you in the next video.
51 responses to “Avoiding the Sun is Just as Dangerous as Cigarettes?”
My Endocrinologist actually told me this information a few years ago..I was grateful for her honesty.
One of the best doctors if they tell u this !
@@MB031 Yes I liked her…she is retired now but she also explained to me the importance of D3 and the thyroid connection… That’s why I was happy to find Dr.Bergs D3K2…It’s the best I have found and I have tried many over the years.
I have any interesting observation. Since removing seed oils from my diet, I don’t burn nearly as easily as I used to. The sun is good for you mentally and physically.
You’re not the first person I’ve heard say this! Really makes you wonder how people survived without sunscreen in the past? Maybe they didn’t need it since there was no processed food.
Amazing. Thanks for sharing your observation here.
Couldn’t click fast enough Dr Berg!
Amen!!! The almost constant sun is why im in the Southwest USA now. Walking and getting some great sunshine, fresh air, and vitamins is one our favorite things to do every single day!
I moved to New Mexico for the same reason. 🙂
That’s great1 Keep up the good work!
You just said Amen, Amen is actually the sun itself and that is why our Ancestors revered it.
Have you heard about the Eagle and what it does with the sun?
one of the few blessings of getting a chronic illness is finding your advice in my life
Oh thanks for your message. Wishing you good health!
Working 3rd shift for almost 20 years, i agree with this message.
I used to spend 0 hours outside per day. I work from 11pm-7am, and after work, I’d go home, eat a terrible meal, and sleep the day away. I would then wake up and spend the remainder of my time inside watching tv or playing video games. Over the years, I couldn’t shake the anxiety and overwhelming feeling of depression. My health suffered immensely. Eventual an y, extended period of time being vitamin deficient, mainly vitamin D, led to serious health problems. My vitamin D levels were in the teens for about a decade. One of the problems I ended up with was brittle/weak teeth. Thin enamel was already an issue in my family, so the vitamin deficiencies from working at night and a poor diet compounded the problem. Now, Im 38, I have no upper teeth and only about 8 left on the bottom. I have dentures, and no one knows unless i show them, but it could’ve all been avoided.
I still work 3rd, but my diet is top notch, I spend time in the sun as well as take D3+k2 every day, and I exercise as well. Im now depression and anxiety free, and i feel better than ever before.
Greetings Dr, also thanks you all for the messages. Great help … God’s continued blessings all.
You can address that by using a sun bed or tanning bed that has UVB lamps for increasing vitamind d hormone levels
Congratulations i worked night shift most of my life too, 50 now..
Thank you, I am glad you created this video! Words cannot express how the sun makes me feel on a cellular level. 🌞
Sure. Hope this will help you.
And theyre blocking the sun 🌞
Someone who thinks the same as me! They do it everyday!
They’re called clouds. 😂
Get with the times@@Globetrotter-1
You don’t get it. @@Globetrotter-1
They want everyone to be sick….
I know better than to follow mainstream medical advice. Like avoiding sunlight and slathering toxic chemicals on my biggest organ. The sun is essential.
Excellent. Keep up the good work!
OTOH, I’m at risk for melanoma due to overexposure to the sun as a child and have too many moles on my skin to be comfortable out in the sun without protection.
I wonder instead of giving one-sided or biased advice; they should more focus on spreading awareness about saving the nature. Shockingly, they hardly talk about global warming. We should try our best to preserve nature and make the most out of it. Being in the sun with the nature is the most blissful feeling one could experience.
@@user.netizen11Global Warming 😅..you’re funny. The Pope, a lawyer and a mechanic were discussing Global Warming and climate change——> and they laughed and they laughed
You mean sunscreen? Is it bad for you?…
The structure if the video is genius it makes you really understand what is being said! keep the good work and the important information about health, we literally have you as the main source of health advice, THIS is a real doctor, doing doctor job and not the other ones.
Thank you for your kind message. Appreciate it!
Thank you, I agree, started sitting in the sun daily helps prevent depression.
Amazing. Keep up the good work!
I’ve been living outdoors for 66-years, almost 24/7, even during winter and all weathers. I’m the only one of my family and relatives network who is still fit and healthy. Fresh air and sunlight are the most important and vital aspects of remaining healthy, strong and happy throughout life. 🌞😎
I grew up in So California and my Disneyland was the beach, surfing and body surfing. Never used sun block except zinc oxide on my nose. I would tell anyone that the sun is what your body needs not the harmful chemicals spread like cancer causing chemicals over your body. It’s not about protection but subjection to your doctors and hospitals to increase revenue.
Don’t avoid the sun. Avoid the weirdos who hate light exposure! 💯 Thanks, Dr. Berg! Have a great Saturday, everyone! 🙂
I am highly offended by your comment. I’m totally paralyzed, and bedridden. No one is going to haul me outside to get exposure to the Sun.
Remove your comment.
I’m the weirdo I hate the sun it makes me anxious
@@woundeddove I’m highly offended by your comment. I identify as offended. Remove your comment.
You dont hate the sun so youre not the wierdo he talked about 😺👍@@woundeddove
@@thefantasticnerd6076take vitamin B then..😂😂😂
I did not reject it. I accept it. And applaud you for speaking TRUTH
I go out most mornings and late evenings for an hour in my garden, I’m told by many how well i look for my age, I do know of 3 guys with skin cancer all go out mid day on bikes or motorbike with no shirt on. I’M with you Dr thanks for all the videos.
You would make a great surgeon general, Dr. Berg. You are an asset for America.
It’s pretty simple – sun is good for you, sunburns are bad. Just don’t be in the sun too much. Especially good to be in the sun when it’s at a lower angle, morning and late afternoon.
But you can be all day outside naked and have no sunburns.
High fat diet plus antioxidants like licopen, and astaxantin. Since I added them to my diet I no longer have sun burns and I can spend a whole day on sun.
I tested this out last summer: I am fair complexion & spent 2 months at the lake camping & boating. I upped vit D/K2 & eliminated seed oils. My skin never looked better & never burned. Have always wondered if sunscreens are the danger instead. Thank you for this video!
My grandmother baked herself in the sun for hours and never got burnt! She lived on a 4th floor apartment with no elevator. Doctor said she had a heart like a 20 year old from walking up and down all those steps everyday and never got winded. She would always talk about how important it is to get a tan in the summer as you would stay healthier during the winter. She said if she didn’t get enough sun in the summer, she would feel sick most of the winter. And she was always talking about importance of exercise. There was an exception of sweets. She had a sweet tooth and ate lots of chocolate like M&Ms and ice cream. But she was very healthy until her mind went. She became very forgetful and lost her appetite. She lived until age 93. I miss her so much.
Thank you, Dr Berg. Sunlight has helped me recover from depression and I still do sit outside or do more gardening whenever I can helping me recover from other health problems, gardening when it’s bright is so relaxing and therapeutic. Great video with wonderful information 🙏🏻🌞