Sunlight

The Open Air Method: What We Might Be Missing To Treating COVID-19

August 5, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: August 10, 2020

During the Influenza pandemic of 1918, it was common practice for sick patients to be treated outside in tenets or open wards. This is known as the open-air method. The English physician John Coakley used the open-air method in 1791… [read]

New Study Shows Sunlight Improves Gut Health

November 20, 2019 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: November 21, 2019

A recent study has shown how the sun can help improve gut health. A study was conducted with 21 women who spent the winter in Canada, and as a result, were vitamin D insufficient. At the beginning of the study,… [read]

Issue 12 – Sunlight and Gardening

March 1, 2010 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Sunlight – Letter from the Editor Sunlight and Vitamin D Sunscreen Dangers Keeping Your New Year Resolutions Carebags Reusable Produce Bags Sun Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder Why Grow Your Own Organic Food? Urban Gardening Planning Your Organic Garden Raw… [read]

Sunlight – Letter from the Editor

March 1, 2010 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

I don’t tend to wear sunglasses, and I never wear sunscreen. I do burn easily if I have not taken the time to acclimate myself to the sun, so I will either wear long sleeve shirts and a hat, limit… [read]

Sunlight and Vitamin D

March 1, 2010 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

For years we’ve been told to stop sunbathing, to stay out of the sun. We slather sunscreen on our children. We buy make-up, lip balm, and hair care products that contain SPF 15 protection. And what is the result of… [read]