The Circadian Series Part Two

The Healing Power of Sunbathing

In Part One of the Circadian Series we discussed the dangers of blue light exposure, especially outside of daytime hours. I strongly believe that a large percentage of the explosion of chronic illness in the western world can be attributed to our use of blue light and lack of exposure to sunlight. I’m not simply referring to you blue screen you are currently staring at. Modern “conveniences” like indoor lighting, brightly lit refrigerators, UVA and UVB filtering windows in our homes and vehicles, toxic sunscreen, synthetic fiber clothing that blocks the skin from receiving natural light, entertainment centered on brightly lit screens and encouraged in the evening hours—these are just a few of the ways we’ve removed the power of sunbathing from our lives.

When did we demonize the sun? Historically sunbathing has been revered for it’s healing powers. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, heliotherapy, or sun therapy, gained popularity in European hospitals. Doctors used controlled sun exposure as a treatment for various conditions, including tuberculosis, rickets, and skin and mood disorders. The practice was based on the belief that sunlight's natural properties could stimulate healing and improve overall health. Many sanatoriums also incorporated sunbathing areas where patients could relax and soak in the health benefits of the sun.

In ancient Egypt, the sun god Ra was associated with health and vitality. Similarly, in Greece, sunlight was used in healing practices, and the famous Greek physician Hippocrates advocated for sun exposure for a variety of ailments. The sun is considered a vital source of Yang energy, which is believed to stimulate life force and balance Yin energy in the body in Chinese medicine. Sunbathing is recommended for invigorating Qi, the body's vital energy. Many Native American tribes revered the sun and incorporated sun rituals into their healing practices, recognizing its life-giving properties and its role in maintaining balance in nature and health.

You are an electrical being. If you haven’t come to the conclusion yet that everything is about energy, or frequency, you should definitely run down the music rabbit hole, specifically how music was changed from 432 Hz to 440 Hz in 1939. Or spend some time researching what grounding does to our cells, and how touching a tree changes your grounding experience. The design of how our cells interact with the natural world is incredible.

The sun's rays, particularly infrared light, can penetrate the skin and influence mitochondria, the energy producers in our cells. This interaction enhances mitochondrial efficiency, promoting energy production and improving cellular health. Exposure to sunlight supports the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy currency of cells, contributing to physical energy and vitality. This exposure signals your hormones to perform optimally, unlike man made blue light, which damages the ability for these signals to be sent.