The sun has been considered a "bad guy" lately, responsible for skin cancer and other ailments, even though there are plenty of evidence pointing out to the healing virtues of the sun.

An excellent book by Richard Hobday The Healing Sun -  Sunlight and Health in the 21st Century, tells us that the sun is central to our well being and health. Dr. Hobday tells us that:

- designing and building sunlit houses can help prevent disease, make us feel happier and save energy

- sunlight can help prevent and heal many common and often fatal diseases like breast cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis and osteoporosis

- before antibotics, sunlight was used successfully to speed up the healing of wounds

- tanning moderately throughout the year is better than avoiding the sun altogether

- sudden bursts of strong solar radiation are unnatural and dangerous, protection needs to be built up slowly

- early morning sunlight in cool temperatures is particularly beneficial to the body

- sunlit hospital rooms provide a better environment for the treatment of clinically depresssed people

- prolonged exposure to artificial light puts the body under great stress

- large numbers of people may be compromising their health through sunlight deficiency

- there is a substantial body of historical and contemporary evidence that suggests moderate sunbathing is far more beneficial than we are currently led to believe

The light and heat from the sun are indispensable to all nature. Humanity is also part of nature and needs sunlight for health and well being, for vitality and happiness.

Don't shun the sun... enjoy it moderately. The Healing Sun by Richard hobday is available at your favorite bookstore.