Sunshine

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy

Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry

Sunshine on the water looks so lovely

Sunshine almost always makes me high

Our dearest remembers this song and the singer ‘John Denver’ with great appreciation and love. One of our dearest’s favourite singers and storytellers brought her a great deal of joy. Is this true, dearest?

Yes indeed it is true. I adored this man’s ability to bring stillness to the heart. He was certainly ‘one in a million’ as the saying goes.

And today, dearest, we would like to capture a little of that joy. Yes?

I don’t quite know what you mean by that. But, yes, a little joy would be delightful.

Indeed, dearest, we shall. It is about ‘sunshine’ that we would like to speak. Yes?

Yes certainly; do go ahead.

What can you tell us about sunshine, dearest?

Firstly, I have learned that sunshine on the skin produces Nitric Oxide, and also Vitamin D via chemical exchanges.

And what is Nitric Oxide, dearest?

I have learned that Nitric Oxide, and the body’s ability to produce this molecule, is paramount to health. Without this gas being produced within the body comes, over time, ageing and the many health concerns of ageing.

And Vitamin D, dearest?

This vitamin is also responsible for many health functions without which, ill-health must result.

Both ‘sunshine’ related, dearest.

Yes, this is true. However, there are many other ways in which we can produce Nitric Oxide, particularly via the diet and exercise.

And what do you suggest for those who cannot obtain health from sunshine?

Even being out in the open on a cloudy day will benefit. I take a 1000IU vitamin D3 daily, even though I do get sunshine; particularly early morning sunshine when the infrared rays and the ultra violet rays (both ends of the spectrum) are beneficial. Twenty to thirty minutes being optimal.

And what can you tell us regarding sunscreens?

You, The C.C. have always warned me against using sunscreens; opting instead to be aware of other means of protection against too much sun exposure – such as clothing, hats, and protecting oneself from the stronger more harmful exposure to sunshine during the hotter periods of the day; i.e., limiting the time spent in sunshine, and certainly not allowing the skin to burn.

Common sense, dearest?

Yes, most definitely common sense. It was very reassuring to hear Dr Nathan Bryan suggesting that to put such chemicals upon our bodies is a harmful practice. Indeed, many of the health suggestions that you have offered to me, over the years, are now becoming more and more appreciated and accepted as being optimal for good health.

Indeed so, dearest.

Many Blessings – © Carolyn Page & The Collective Consciousness