Dr. Lani's No-Nonsense Sun Health Guide

Lani Simpson

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Don’t Let your Family get burned!

In her newest book, Dr. Lani Simpson provides readers with no-nonsense, easy-to-understand advise about the sun and how our bodies react to sun exposure. This go-to-guide for all members of the family includes: practical information about how to obtain vitamin D from the sun safely, how to protect yourself and your family from sunburns and how to find safe SPF products and apply them properly. This book examines how our ancestors worshipped the sun and how those beliefs affect our relationship with the sun in present times. Dr. Lani’s No-nonsense Sun Health Guide advocates for a conscious and respectful relationship with the sun.

The sun is now listed as a carcinogen – this is true, however there are hundreds of conditions that have been associated with vitamin D deficiency – multiple cancers, hormone imbalance (PMS), bone loss and osteoporosis to multiple sclerosis. So how do we get the the vitamins and nutrients we need from the sun without damaging our health? Is taking a vitamin D supplement the answer? If so how much? These questions and many more are addressed in Dr. Lani’s No-nonsense Sun Health Guide.

Sujets

• Santé et bien-être
• Santé du quotidien
• Medical
• Médecine
• Rheumatology

Informations

• Publié par: Turner Publishing Company
• Date de parution: 04 juin 2019
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781684423040
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

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DR. LANI S
No-Nonsense
Sun Health
Guide
The Truth About Vitamin D, Sensible Sun Exposure, Sunscreens, and Skin Cancer
Dr. Lani Simpson, DC, CCD
TURNER PUBLISHING COMPANY
Turner Publishing Company
Nashville, Tennessee
New York, New York
www.turnerpublishing.com
Copyright 2019 by Dr. Lani Simpson. All rights reserved.
Dr. Lani s No-Nonsense Sun Health Guide
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The information contained in this book is based upon the research and personal and professional experiences of the author. It is not intended as a substitute for consulting with your physician or other healthcare provider. Any attempt to diagnose and treat an illness should be done under the direction of a healthcare professional.
The publisher does not advocate the use of any particular healthcare protocol but believes the information in this book should be available to the public. The publisher and author are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of the suggestions, preparations, or procedures discussed in this book. Should the reader have any questions concerning the appropriateness of any procedures or preparation mentioned, the author and the publisher strongly suggest consulting a professional healthcare advisor.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Simpson, Lani, author.
Title: Dr. Lani s no-nonsense sun health guide : the truth about; vitamin D, sensible sun exposure, sunscreens, and skin cancer.
Other titles: No-nonsense sun health guide
Description: Nashville : Turner Publishing Company, 2019. |
Identifiers: LCCN 2018049259 (print) | LCCN 2018051820 (ebook) | ISBN 9781684423040 (ebook) | ISBN 9781684423026 (pbk.) | ISBN 9781684423033 (hardcover)
Subjects: LCSH: Sunshine--Therapeutic use. | Sunshine--Health aspects. | Health behavior.
Classification: LCC RM843 (ebook) | LCC RM843 .S56 2019 (print) | DDC 613/.193--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018049259
Cover design: Maddie Cothren
Book design: Tim Holtz
Printed in the United States of America
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For my beloved partner in life, Audrey Martin. Without your generosity, love and support this book would never have seen the light of day.
And for Sam Martin, whom I love and deeply respect.
Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: The Sun: Friend or Foe?
Chapter 2: Sun Sense
Chapter 3: Skin Sense
Chapter 4: Getting Vitamin D from the Sun
Chapter 5: When the Sun Is Not Enough-Vitamin D Deficiencies
Chapter 6: Vitamin D Testing
Chapter 7: Vitamin D Recommendations
Chapter 8: Treating Vitamin D Deficiencies
Chapter 9: When the Sun Is Too Much-Skin Cancer Risks
Chapter 10: Skin Cancer Treatments
Chapter 11: Sensible Sun Exposure and Sun Protection
Chapter 12: Safe Sunscreens and Chemicals to Avoid
Chapter 13: Sunlight, Darkness, and Circadian Rhythm
Conclusion
Appendix
Bibliography
Reference
Index
About the Author
Foreword
Over the past ten years, I have enjoyed a professionally collaborative and warm personal friendship with Dr. Lani Simpson. When I first started reading the book, I did not expect not to be able to put it down. I learned so much from this book and thoroughly enjoyed Dr. Simpson s accessible writing style. Chapter 1 immediately engaged me, as I read about the role of the sun in different cultures in the ancient world, ranging from worshipping it (the Egyptians) to avoiding it (the Greeks). It also set the nuanced tone for the entire book, explaining the value of the sun in producing vitamin D while recognizing the risks of burns and cancer.
Dr. Lani s No Nonsense Sun Health Guide lives up to its name, No-nonsense. It is refreshing to read a more balanced point of view regarding sun exposure. Some doctors recommend sun avoidance completely while others promote sun exposure. Dr. Simpson s recommendation regarding a mindful relationship with the sun is very important as she points out, Don t Get Burned , warning us against intense sun exposure, as well as chronic sun exposure without the use of practical measures to protect the skin.
Although she has sustained over 20 skin cancers and is at high risk of developing melanoma, she still exposes her skin to mindful and limited sunlight to make some of her vitamin D. Dr. Simpson discuses pre-cancers, skin cancer types, diagnosis, and treatment options including Western Medicine. She also offers her opinion regarding alternative treatments for skin cancers and nutrition for healthy skin and supplements that may be beneficial for reducing future skin cancers.
Vitamin D is another hot topic with a wide range of opinions about the optimal dose for good health. Vitamin D in its active form is one of the most powerful hormones in the body. Vitamin D deficiency is common in the Northern hemisphere and supplementation for the vast majority of people is important for their well-being. Dr. Simpson explains how important it is not to take too much vitamin D and to make sure that your serum calcium is not high enough to lead to other health issues.
When I read the chapter on sunscreens, I ran to my cabinet to check the ingredients in my products. Unfortunately, the products I have been using are not safe for me nor for the environment. There is a handy section on ingredients to avoid and the best ones to use.
The section on skin cancer provided a good understanding of the types of skin cancer and the importance of checking your own skin for possible skin cancers. Her section on skin examination and treatment options for skin cancers are valuable additions. In addition, she shares her own experiences regarding incorrect skin cancer diagnosis and treatment options.
In the final chapter on Circadian Rhythms she delves into the importance of light itself to set our internal clock and to be in sync with the planet on which we live. Sleep disorders are common, especially in women and especially as we age. The practical advice in this chapter will help many who have sleep issues.
Dr. Lani s No Nonsense Sun Health Guide is full of useful information and practical advice. It even included a detailed description of the best clothes and hats and sunglasses to minimize sun exposure! And what I found particularly appealing was that her explanations and advice were thoroughly researched, summarizing studies that support different opinions regarding several of the subjects she discussed, and then providing her own well-thought-out opinions and recommendations. All in all, Dr. Simpson has written a well-researched and highly accessible guide for anyone interested in how to incorporate safe sun exposure into their life in order to optimize their vitamin D levels without triggering skin cancer or getting burned.
Jennifer Schneider M.D., Ph.D. is a physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Pain Medicine. Dr. Schneider is the author of 13 books and multiple medical articles. She has a particular interest in bone health and osteoporosis after sustaining an atypical femur fracture (AFF) as a result of prolonged bisphosphonate treatment. She now helps patients who have sustained such fractures.
Acknowledgments
I wish to thank the following people, whose expertise and support-both technical and emotional-have made this book possible. Each of you has had a significant impact on my work over the years, and I thank you deeply.
Gwen Simpson and Jack Simpson, RIP and the rest of the Simpson clan. Sigrid Herr and Hadas Rin, and Jeremy Nash. Cheryl Edwards for your patience in editing this book with me and your kind support. Paci, Larry, and Nina Goldman; Bernie and Sadie Horowitz; Germaine Deluca; Fran; Brad and Karen Martin; Ron Martin and Grandma Eve who still live in our hearts, and the rest of the Chicago tribe. To Malgosia Treter-Bogatski for your amazing generosity, support and editing suggestions. Jean Kaufman and Terri Rubinstein for your exceptional kindness and support; Carole Goldberg; Sheryl Green; Tuyet Cong-Ton-Nu for your peaceful presence and wisdom; Judy Lane, NP for your extraordinary knowledge; Mary Clair Blakeman who started this book journey with me many years ago; Lizzy Steger; Adela Lopez, Bonnie Halpern and to Ann and Lisa for our years of friendship. Dr. Warren Dotz, whose skill as a dermatologist for which I will always be indebted. Dr. Jennifer Schneider for her endless knowledge, collaboration and support. To my Bone Health Master Class and to our amazing Facebook group: Osteoporosis-Myths and Facts.
Wilbur Hot Springs, where much of this book was written. To the amazing crew: I am deeply saddened by the loss of the great hotel by fire, but the memories and the land will live forever!
Introduction
My first encounter with skin cancer involved outpatient surgery to remove a small growth from my forearm. Later another carcinoma was excised from my back. Then, soon after my third skin cancer diagnosis in 1999, I participated in a five-day silent retreat at Spirit Rock, a meditation center in northern California. It was winter, and after ten straight days of wind and rain, the sun emerged into the background of a perfectly blue sky.
To celebrate this gift and to shake out the days of sitting and struggling with a very active mind, I set out for an afternoon hike. The air was clean, fresh, and unusually w