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Sunlight has been a topic of interest of mine for awhile now mainly because for a long time I bought into the sunlight equates to skin cancer which has some merit if a western diet is the norm in a persons life. But for me my profession requires long hours indoors and sunlight avoidance was the norm.
This changed when I noticed different improvements when I started including more exposure time to sunlight.
In my own discoveries I have heard that red light can penetrate a certain amount of depth into the body. But in this study the researchers demonstrated that red light can be measured on the opposite side of the thorax.Long wavelength red light that can extend beyond the human visual range penetrates deeply
through biological tissue. Exposure to these longer wavelengths improves mitochondrial function
and ATP production. This can translate to improved physiological performance, particularly in the
CNS, including the visual system. Light driven metabolic improvements to regional exposure can
impact systemically. Here we show that infrared wavelengths from sunlight can be measured after
they pass through the human thorax. We then select a prominent transmitted solar wavelength range
(830–860 nm) and deliver this to the thorax of subjects in the lab in controlled 15 min exposures with
and without ocular involvement. Clothing reduced wavelength intensity but was not a barrier.
What things did you notice with more sunlight exposure @J.R.L ? Also I find it interesting that the red light still penetrates clothing though I imagine how much it penetrates depends on the fabric. I would think color would matter too.
The things that I personally noticed <span class=”atwho-inserted” contenteditable=”false” data-atwho-at-query=”@Ca”>@Cari</span> were more like an increase for lack of a better term consistent energy, a reduced level of muscle and joint pain, an increase in focus level, as well as better thought processes meaning looking at the positive side of what could be considered negative situations, as well as an increased ability in problem solving skills.
@J.R.L this list sounds like me and I spend a lot of my time outdoors in the sunshine. I sleep better too on the nights when I have been outdoors in the sun earlier. I also don’t seem to have the want to snack all day either. On days when I am out in the sun I want simpler food too like a plain ribeye steak, fruit smoothies and cold food like cheese. There is something about those cold indoor days that make heavier food sound better, I wonder why?
I think of sunlight and failing the availability of the natural light incandescent light as a component of the other pieces of the puzzle that is my own health regimens and practices. When winter comes and there are long periods of overcast days where there is no sunlight a warm pool light on the body for me makes all the difference in the world. I always knew that light had an effect on me growing up, but did not know that a simple brooder fixture with an incandescent pool light would have a positive result in so many ways.
The question of wanting a ribeye on the colder days is an interesting one. Off the top of my head I would guess that there are nutrients that your body might be requiring. Of note would be potassium, niacin, and Riboflavin, which are both used in glucose metabolism.
The hypothetical connection there would be one of sunlight increases glucose metabolism. The caveat here though is that too much heat and light can cause the release of glucagon and summarily cortisol, so be mindful of your bodies signals.@J.R.L it is just the opposite Johnn, on outdoor sunny days I want the simple grilled rare ribeye whereas in the cold winter months I like heavier food like pot roast and heavy potato dishes like scalloped potatoes. Interesting you saying that you notice the difference with just incandescent lights while I notice the opposite. When my father came into my house and changed all my bulbs to LED, saying it would save me so much money, I could not get through a day with them. They made me really aggravated. I changed them all back right away.
My bad <span class=”atwho-inserted” contenteditable=”false” data-atwho-at-query=”@Car”>@Cari</span>! My thoughts must have been faster than my fingers. The idea on the rib-eye remains the same given that light improves glucose metabolism causing carbon dioxide and water to be released, given that the B vitamins are water soluble and the metabolic rate is substantially increased there would be an increased demand for these vitamins.
Thinking further on this though I am wondering if there is a transition for a portion of the water produce to be converted into as Gerald Pollack refers to it the fourth phase of water which would indicate a negative charge being applied to the exterior of the cell membrane, this is akin to the benefits believed to be provided by grounding which Pollack noted is another method to produce this structured water hypothesis. Which both of these practices you have described as being beneficial in your own experience. Which I have to also concur with given my own experiences.
The incandescent aspect is one that I can validate, whilst a distant second from actual sunlight, they do provide a noticeable benefit than going without either.
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