By:  Andreas Moritz
Posted: December 7, 2011 — updated 2017
Book excerpt:  Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation

If you wish to benefit from the sun but cannot afford much time to be outdoors, there are several ways to increase your exposure to sunlight:

  • Windows should consist of glass that permits UV light to enter
  • Have as many such windows as possible
  • Keep your curtains pushed back so that you have maximum exposure
  • Depending on weather and the season, keep your windows open
  • Install as many full spectrum lights as possible (the best alternative to natural sunlight)

Those living in a moderate climate can sunbathe regularly. It is best to avoid the sun between
10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. during summer, whereas during winter, spring and fall, this time is okay, too.

During winter, you can sunbathe if you lie in a totally wind-protected place. You can build your own sunbathing area against a wall facing the sun. The sidewalls should be made of material that can serve as a good windbreak. The wall pointing toward the sun should be at an angle slanted toward the sun so that the low winter rays can shine into the sunbathing area. Lying on a blanket, you will be warmer than if you were indoors. Another, perhaps more practical way, is to open a window on a sunny day when there is no breeze. I have done this many times in my life, even in countries where winters can be very cold.

If for any reason you are going to be exposed to the sun for unduly long periods, you may apply Aloe Vera gel, coconut oil or olive oil.

For maximum benefits, though, and to wash off any natural oiliness, it is best to take a shower before sunbathing. Start your sunlight treatment by exposing your entire body (if possible) for a few minutes, and then increase the time each day by a few more minutes until you reach 20-30 minutes. Alternatively, walking in the sun for 40-60 minutes several times per week minutes has similar benefits. This will give you enough sunlight to keep your body and mind healthy, provided you incorporate the basic measures of a balanced diet, lifestyle and daily routine. Your body can store up a certain amount of vitamin D, which may last you through 4-6 weeks of wintry weather, but it is always good to recharge your ‘vitamin D battery’ whenever possible by exposing yourself to direct sunlight.

Note: Avoid sunlamps, tanning beds and tanning booths. According to a study published in the International Journal of Cancer (Vol 120, No 5, March 1, 2007; 1116-1122), exposure to tanning beds before age 35 increases melanoma risk by 75 percent. Many young people now use tanning beds, which may be responsible for the recent sharp increase of melanomas in their age group. There is also a link between tanning bed use and squamous cell carcinoma, a less deadly type of skin cancer. Conventional tanning equipment uses magnetic ballasts that emit powerful electromagnetic fields (EMFs) responsible for cancer growth. Their high concentration of UV-A may also play a role. Electronic ballasts are safer than magnetic ballasts, but very few parlors use these.

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