Heal Yourself with Sunlight

by Andreas Moritz

This book by Andreas Moritz provides scientific evidence that sunlight is essential for good health, and that a lack of sun exposure can be held responsible for many of today's diseases.

On the other hand, most people now believe that the sun is the main culprit for causing skin cancer, certain cataracts leading to blindness, and aging. Only those who take the risk of exposing themselves to the sunlight, find that the sun makes them feel and look better, provided they don't use sunscreens or burn their skin. The UV-rays in sunlight actually stimulate the thyroid gland to increase hormone production, which in turn increases the body's basal metabolic rate. This assists both in weight loss and improved muscle development.

It has been known for several decades that those living mostly in the outdoors, at high altitudes, or near the equator, have the lowest incidence of skin cancers. In addition, Studies revealed that exposing patients to controlled amounts of sunlight dramatically lowered elevated blood pressure (up to 40 mm Hg drop), decreased cholesterol in the blood stream, lowered abnormally high blood sugars among diabetics, and increased the number of white blood cells which we need to help resist disease. Patients suffering from gout, rheumatoid arthritis, colitis, arteriosclerosis, anemia, cystitis, eczema, acne, psoriasis, herpes, lupus, sciatica, kidney problems, asthma, as well as burns, have all shown to receive great benefit from the healing rays of the sun.

Genres: Health, Ebooks

209 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 3, 2007

About the author

Andreas Moritz was an author, lecturer, and practitioner in the field of alternative and integrative medicine.

He wrote over a dozen books on various subjects pertaining to holistic health, and much of his life's work has been dedicated to understanding and treating the root of causes of illness and helping the body to naturally heal itself.

He is most well known for his books The Amazing Liver and Gallbladder Flush, Timeless Secrets of Health and Rejuvenation, and Cancer Is Not a Disease.

Reviews

[Jarmo Larsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very interesting book about sunlight and the healing rays of the sun. Moritz refers to much research that exposes todays mostly wrong understanding of the sun as dangerous. Todays mantra is to avoid the sun, and if you spend time in the sun use sunscreen and sunglasses. Moritz gives good and solid information that avoiding sunlight and using sunscreen and sunglasses, artifical light and food containing much of polyunsaturated fats (expect from fish) are the main reasons for the skin cancer epidemic that we can see today. He contrasts it to more ancient times when skin cancer was a very rare sicknes, even when the sun was stronger before and people spent more time outdoors. The weakness of the book is its lack of source referencs and some trivial statements that I can not totally agree with.

[ReadingMama · Rating 3 out of 5]

I believe that everything good in free or freely provided in the nature. They are indeed gifts from our creator. Sunlight is no exception. I believe there will be more benefits that harms, and it is essential to get natural sunlight daily. I walk early in the morning then stroll after dinner. Although my main objective was to enjoy everchanging sunrises and sunsets, now I know that vitamin D and cardiovascular activity which can help my overall wellbeing. I am constantly amazed the lifestyle and habit that I have chosen are indeed so good for me, and give 100% credit to my God who has given me the wisdom, though I had no clue.... Thank you...

[Trisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book talks a lot about how important getting put in the sun is. Th causes of sunburn are discussed like all the trans fats and bad oils we eat. Many sunscreens cause cancer. Why sunglasses prevent the making of melatonin in our body.

[Michael & Photini Holverson · Rating 4 out of 5]

As a crunchy person this book seemed right up my ally. As a wife of a melanoma survivor you’d think I’d laugh at it. Mostly though, I was surprised at the authors approach and quite pleased with the diversity covered. Moritz did an excellent job going from lightbulbs, mold, food, sunscreen, exercise, newborns, and everything you could possibly want to know about vitamin d to cancer, ms, md, diabetes, blood pressure, genetics and so much more. It was very interesting though quite dry. My only complaint is it could have been sourced much better. Don’t get me wrong though, he did source many studies just not as many as should have been. Worth reading!

[Erica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amazing information and education about the benefits of full spectrum sunlight and the real causes of skin cancer (spoiler alert: skin cancer stems from industrialized, oxidized seed oils present in modern food today, the chemicals found in sunscreens and many skin-related products, various pharmaceuticals, heavy use of artificial light from screens and LEDs, etc).
Unfortunately, this reads like a boring textbook. While it's still a great book to reference, it is definitely not a fun or super engaging reading experience.

[Shayne McCarthy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read. Andreas takes a deep dive into the deeply nourishing and healing effects that the sunlight has to offer. I recommend for anyone who wishes to step away from pharmaceuticals and step into natural health and healing.

[Giuseppe Scalzo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative

[Marta Galochino · Rating 5 out of 5]

I learnt why combining polyunsaturated fats with sunbathing is a bad idea.
Another reason to avoid all junk food, processed foods...
Healthy foods with healthy fats and lots of sunbathing is the way!

[Nicholas Gomez · Rating 5 out of 5]

First half is incredible, the second half slips into centralized thinking, except for the last chapter. Great intro into sunlight for healing nonetheless.

[Vu Phong · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Zack Moreno · Rating 3 out of 5]

Learned a lot. It was very heavy on the negative effects of certain sickness and cancer contributors and lighter on the actual healing effects of the sun. Even then, I loved the information.