Guest guest Posted August 31, 2003 Report Share Posted August 31, 2003 Dear Kathy, I'm talkin' and talkin' - ha! First, thanks for the info on NFN. Here's some info on the dangers of sunscreen: Absorbing Titanium from Sunscreens http://www.mercola.com/1997/archive/titanium_in_sunscreens.htm Titanium dioxide, a compound whose toxicity remains unclear, is an ingredient found in many sunscreens. Researchers now say the chemical can be absorbed by human skin. Titanium dioxide is a fine, white powder, used in sunscreens because of its ability to reflect and scatter ultraviolet light. The compound's full effects on human health are still under investigation. The U.S. government's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) labels the chemical " a potential occupational carcinogen. " Skin & Allergy News (February 1997, p. 15). Sunscreens May Not Prevent Melanoma http://www.mercola.com/1998/archive/sunscreens_may_not_prevent_melanom a.htm Sunscreen can prevent the most common types of skin cancer -- basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas -- but it does not protect against melanoma, a more rare but deadly type of skin cancer, according to a researcher from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Instead, genetic factors such as a tendency to develop moles, combined with fair skin and fair hair increase melanoma susceptibility. Those with red or blond hair and light colored eyes and pale skin were six times more likely to develop melanoma than those with darker features, and those with numerous moles also had six times the melanoma risk as those with fewer moles. Those who used sunscreen did not have a lower risk of melanoma, even though it has been theorized that preventing sunburns in childhood with sunscreen might lower the risk of cancer. Based on the evidence, researchers concluded that sunburn itself probably does not cause melanoma, but that it is an important sign of excessive sun exposure, particularly among those who are genetically susceptible because of their skin type. However, melanoma can be the size of dime and can metastasize to other organs and kill someone relatively quickly. I really do not believe that sunscreen helps many people. It is a chemical that we have to detoxify and probably the risk to benefit ratio is not justified. There are some researchers who believe that the skin exposure to chlorine that we have through bathing and swimming in chlorinated pools is the main reason we have an increased incidence of melanoma. It is NOT the ozone. The chlorine exposure in combination with excessive sunshine probably contribute to the increase rate of melanoma that is seen. I also believe that the sun has been given too much negative press. We NEED sunshine to stay healthy (see above article). If we don't get a regular dose of sunshine we will suffer in many more ways than depression. I am fully convinced that is the reason most of us get sick in the winter as our sunshine exposure is decreased. One should not have excessive exposure as that is dangerous. However, one should be outside for one hour a day if at all possible. There are 1500 wavelengths of light that will hit your retina and supply you with an essential component of staying healthy. Kathy, search using sunscreen at www.mercola.com - Dr. Mercola has a wealth of information on it to satisfy any sunscreen user that it is not healthy. The best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2003 Report Share Posted August 31, 2003 Thanks Bee. I always thought I was the responsible one, putting sunscreen and sunglasses on my kids. . .I'll continue to do my research using the info you provided. Hope you enjoy NFN. Kathy > Dear Kathy, I'm talkin' and talkin' - ha! First, thanks for the info > on NFN. > > Here's some info on the dangers of sunscreen: > > Absorbing Titanium from Sunscreens > http://www.mercola.com/1997/archive/titanium_in_sunscreens.htm > Titanium dioxide, a compound whose toxicity remains unclear, is an > ingredient found in many sunscreens. Researchers now say the chemical > can be absorbed by human skin. Titanium dioxide is a fine, white > powder, used in sunscreens because of its ability to reflect and > scatter ultraviolet light. The compound's full effects on human > health are still under investigation. The U.S. government's National > Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) labels the > chemical " a potential occupational carcinogen. " > Skin & Allergy News (February 1997, p. 15). > > Sunscreens May Not Prevent Melanoma > http://www.mercola.com/1998/archive/ sunscreens_may_not_prevent_melanom > a.htm > Sunscreen can prevent the most common types of skin cancer -- basal > cell and squamous cell carcinomas -- but it does not protect against > melanoma, a more rare but deadly type of skin cancer, according to a > researcher from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. > Instead, genetic factors such as a tendency to develop moles, > combined with fair skin and fair hair increase melanoma > susceptibility. Those with red or blond hair and light colored eyes > and pale skin were six times more likely to develop melanoma than > those with darker features, and those with numerous moles also had > six times the melanoma risk as those with fewer moles. > Those who used sunscreen did not have a lower risk of melanoma, even > though it has been theorized that preventing sunburns in childhood > with sunscreen might lower the risk of cancer. > Based on the evidence, researchers concluded that sunburn itself > probably does not cause melanoma, but that it is an important sign of > excessive sun exposure, particularly among those who are genetically > susceptible because of their skin type. > > However, melanoma can be the size of dime and can metastasize to > other organs and kill someone relatively quickly. I really do not > believe that sunscreen helps many people. > It is a chemical that we have to detoxify and probably the risk to > benefit ratio is not justified. There are some researchers who > believe that the skin exposure to chlorine that we have through > bathing and swimming in chlorinated pools is the main reason we have > an increased incidence of melanoma. It is NOT the ozone. > The chlorine exposure in combination with excessive sunshine probably > contribute to the increase rate of melanoma that is seen. I also > believe that the sun has been given too much negative press. > We NEED sunshine to stay healthy (see above article). If we don't get > a regular dose of sunshine we will suffer in many more ways than > depression. I am fully convinced that is the reason most of us get > sick in the winter as our sunshine exposure is decreased. > One should not have excessive exposure as that is dangerous. However, > one should be outside for one hour a day if at all possible. There > are 1500 wavelengths of light that will hit your retina and supply > you with an essential component of staying healthy. > > Kathy, search using sunscreen at www.mercola.com - Dr. Mercola has a > wealth of information on it to satisfy any sunscreen user that it is > not healthy. > > The best, > Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2003 Report Share Posted August 31, 2003 Dear Kathy, You are quite welcome. I understand how you feel. I have similar thoughts about being responsible, but it was about what I fed my kids when they were growing up. But we all do the best we can with information we have at the time. With the internet it's easier to seek out valid information. Do good Kathy - you're onto something now. I'll let you know how it goes at NFN. Your friendly Bee > Thanks Bee. I always thought I was the responsible one, putting sunscreen > and sunglasses on my kids. . .I'll continue to do my research using the info > you provided. Hope you enjoy NFN. > > Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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