Sunlight the Cure?

[Guest guest]

, " rickmuenzer "

<r.muenzer@v...> wrote:

> Hi Joann

 

> Have you read Johanna Budwig's 3 presentations found in the

> book 'Flax Oil as a True Aid Against Arthritis, Heart

> Infarction, Cancer and Other Diseases'? Especially the

> third presentation page 46 on. Budwig was trying to

> relate some of the sun's energy on the quantun physics

> level without using the term biophoton.

> Budwig's protocol is By Far the most

> successful protocol at reversing almost every disease.

> Rick

 

 

Hi Rick,

 

Obviously this is a commercial site promoting their product with

references to prove it all. I prefer to receive health information

from a more unbiased source.

 

Yes, I am aware of Budwig and her work and I have a profound

admiration for her, both as a person and as a scientist. I became

familiar with flaxseed in the midst of my convalescence when seeking

my own solutions. Flaxseed is a very good source of the omega-3s and

Budwig's work brings an awareness of the importance of essential

fatty acids and the healing potential within our bodies!

I have a wide variety of books on natural healing at my disposal

and have read quite a few articles regarding essential fatty acids

and their potential healing benefits! Although the article you sent

me goes into great detail to present their viewpoint on essential

fats, I cannot bring myself to agree with them, not just because I

have read so much to the contrary, but because my experience leads

me to believe that it is the " balance " of essential fatty acids

that we need to regain and maintain our good health!

 

According to the article there are four essential fatty acids, n-

3s,n-6s, n-7s, and n-9s. With that I would agree. It is the ensuing

remarks that I disagree with. They contend that omega-9s can be made

by the body and that omega-6s are more important than omega-3s and

the body requires omega-6s much more than they require omega-3s and

that omega-6s should be more abundant in the diet than omega-3s.

I have read enough of Budwig's work to realize that this is not her

opinion! She emphasizes omega-3s over omega-6s and this is obvious

from first glance at her diet!

 

She recommends eliminating the majority of all animal protein in

favor more healthy plant proteins. She advocates avoiding all

processed refined foods as well, safflower, corn oils, soybean oils,

etc that tend to offset the good effects of essential fatty acids.

If too much of the omega-6

are included in the diet, there is a resulting imbalance which leads

to more sickness and inflammation!

They recommend n-6s in a ratio of 4:1 over n-3s.

 

I have read enough to know that this is simply not the best way for

those of us who are struggling to overcome a lifetime of improper

eating habits. Omega 6s in refined oils tend to destroy all of our

existing fatty acids and in that way contribute to ill health! We

should avoid them as much as possible.

 

The author contends that it is not necessary to take in omega-9s,

that they are made within our bodies. If this is correct, my

question would be, why do so many people suffer from high

cholesterol? I am aware that most of us simply do not have the time

to spend hours on end sunbathing. Although I believe that our bodies

do require more vitamin D-hormone) from the sun, Jean Carper and

quite a few other

authors bring to our attention that that we can improve our lipid

profile and fatty acid ratio by consuming foods high in omega-9

(oleic acid) of whom extra virgin olive oil reigns supreme!

 

>Budwigs protocol is By Far the most

> successful protocol at reversing almost every disease.

 

Rick, I would enjoy seeing more statistics on this. I am acutely

aware of many people whom her protocol did not help! Although her

work helped to usher in a new awareness of the essential fatty

acids, I believe that her diet is just one small factor in

overcoming major illnesses.

There is a tendency among the alternative health community to just

to take a few key ingredients out of her diet and expect to receive

the same results…

when it is taken completely out of perspective of the original plan

Ms Budwig intended to convey for healing. Of course, the original

diet is the most healing, but you seldom hear the entire protocol

mentioned. I myself, when I initially read her diet in its entirety

was surprised to see the great detail she employs to protect her

patients from the ravages of processed refined foods. This is the

only way her protocol becomes effective and very few realize the

benefits of such a restrictive protocol. they are simply not willing

to make the necessary changes she employs.

 

After all,there is so much rhetoric, both verbal and otherwise

regarding the efficacy of these `cures'. I much prefer to see those

which have suffered a life of debilitating illness, experience a

chance to live up to their full potential. I don't see this

happening with just one supplement or diet, although pages and pages

of `proof' exist. We are all unique! To employ a single protocol for

everyone would just descend to the level of allopathic medicine.

One-Size-Fits-All.

 

Best Regards, JoAnn

[Guest guest]

Evening Rick,

 

>The web page you read 'Daylight Robery' while not

>perfect was to give everyone an idea of the scope

>of influence of Sunlight - which can effect every disease.

>Newer studies of biophotons show they are the

>signaling controls that run our bodys.

 

I did read selected chapters and saved every one for later reference

and reading.

 

I am a strong believer in the benefits of sunlight. I try very hard to get

a few sessions in the sun each week.

Still, due to weather and work, I fail some weeks.

 

I have full spectrum lights installed over 3 work areas that I frequent,

and in the kitchen as well, even though I cook very little. I make salads

and protein drinks in the kitchen.

 

The one question I have not resolved, is the best source for supplemental

Vitamin D, if there be one.

 

Any idea or suggestion appreciated.

 

Wayne

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Wayne

 

Here are some other perspectives of what Dr. Budwig was attempting

to convey 30-40 years ago. The best recent research was by

Krispin Sullivan on benefits of sunlight. Her website:

http://sunlightandvitamind.com/

And More

http://www.westonaprice.org/vitamins/nutrition_vitaminD.html

" Today another Canadian researcher, Dr. Reinhold Vieth, argues

convincingly that current vitamin D recommendations are woefully

inadequate. The recommended dose of 200-400 international units (IU)

will prevent rickets in children but does not come close to the

optimum amount necessary for vibrant health.3 According to Dr. Vieth,

the minimal daily requirement of vitamin D should be in the range of

4,000 IU from all sources, rather than the 200-400 currently

suggested, or ten times the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA). Dr.

Vieth's research perfectly matches Dr. Price's observations of sixty

years ago! "

 

Notice 4000 IU or 10x recomended dose for vibrant health,

that is hard to do and requires careful increases in exposure.

You might run into toxicity using artificial vitamin D3 but

I have experienced over 4 hours 'full exposure' sun midday

with no problems. Nature has ways to detox and you will

find sunlight as the ultimate detoxifier.

I even use suntan beds for UVB which is against Mercola's

belief, but I believe the benefits outweigh the risks.

 

Full spectrum lights will definitly help avoid SAD.

There is much more to this = Sunlight in foods and

biophotons, an interesting study in itself.

 

Rick

 

, Wayne Fugitt

<wayne@f...> wrote:

> Evening Rick,

>

> >The web page you read 'Daylight Robery' while not

> >perfect was to give everyone an idea of the scope

> >of influence of Sunlight - which can effect every disease.

> >Newer studies of biophotons show they are the

> >signaling controls that run our bodys.

>

> I did read selected chapters and saved every one for later

> reference and reading.

>

> I am a strong believer in the benefits of sunlight. I try very hard

to get a few sessions in the sun each week.

> Still, due to weather and work, I fail some weeks.

>

> I have full spectrum lights installed over 3 work areas that I

frequent, and in the kitchen as well, even though I cook very little.

I make salads and protein drinks in the kitchen.

>

> The one question I have not resolved, is the best source for

supplemental Vitamin D, if there be one.

>

> Any idea or suggestion appreciated.

>

> Wayne

[Guest guest]

Yes Linda

 

There are different tanning bulbs with different spectrum

emmissions - find out what the salon bulb UVB emmission are.

A good UVB bulb will give 5 or 6 % UVB when fresh - old

bulbs (over 500 hours) have little/no value.

There is little sun in my area, I go for the UVB - not the tan.

I almost always feel better after using a tanning bed.

Rick

 

, lindameeh

<lindameeh@b...> wrote:

> Is there any benefit to using a tanning bed occassionally. Do they

have any of the benefits of the sun? I'm wondering about this for

people that live in areas where there is no sun for months in the

wintertime.

> thanks

> linda