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January 2024
- Jan 29, 2024 The Soy Dilemma
- Jan 22, 2024 Your Guide to Sunscreen
- Jan 15, 2024 Sun Exposure and Tanning
- Jan 8, 2024 The Health Benefits of Chocolate
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December 2023
- Dec 29, 2023 How to Boost Your Immune System
- Dec 21, 2023 How Your Immune System Works
- Dec 14, 2023 The Importance of Foot and Ankle Mobility
- Dec 5, 2023 The Effect of Lifted Heels
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October 2023
- Oct 25, 2023 The Five Supplements Anyone Should Consider Taking - Part 2 - Vitamin D
- Oct 15, 2023 The Five Supplements Anyone Should Consider Taking - Part 1 - Omega 3
- Oct 6, 2023 Is Sustainable Fashion a Myth?
- Oct 3, 2023 The Dark Side of Dark Chocolate
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September 2023
- Sep 29, 2023 Can You Have Too Much Protein?
- Sep 26, 2023 Finally! A Pill to Replace Exercise!!
- Sep 24, 2023 Effects of Exercise and Diet on Osteoarthritis
- Sep 22, 2023 The Strong Connection Between Metabolic Health and Joint Health
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May 2023
- May 1, 2023 Where Plastics Are Hiding
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January 2023
- Jan 15, 2023 Eating Real Meat Without Harming The Animals
- Jan 15, 2023 Agriculture vs Hunting and Gathering
- Jan 15, 2023 Can Coffee Raise Cholesterol?
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December 2022
- Dec 30, 2022 One More Thing On Fasting
- Dec 29, 2022 The Science Of Calorie Restriction
- Dec 28, 2022 Women and Fasting
- Dec 27, 2022 What Breaks a Fast
- Dec 26, 2022 A Quick Guide To Fasting
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November 2022
- Nov 25, 2022 Breastfeeding And Breast Milk
- Nov 24, 2022 The True Lifespan of Hunter-gatherers
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May 2019
- May 29, 2019 Urban Rewilding Culture

Your Guide to Sunscreen
As the Southern hemisphere is approaching the peak of summer, many are just about to embark on their highly anticipated holidays. In the last week’s article, we discussed how tanning works and highlighted the fact that you should build up your tan gradually if you are planning an extended sun exposure.
Most people put on sunscreen for protection from harmful UV radiation and to reduce the risk of cancer. At least that’s the popular belief.
Let’s explore how safe sunscreen use is, what types are out there and how to use it.

Sun Exposure and Tanning
As the legendary surfer, Laird Hamilton puts it, over the last few decades we have become the first culture in human history to fear the sun. All other cultures have not only embraced it but worshipped it. He actually shuns all sun-protective measures and trusts his body to protect him the best way it can.
I would add a word of caution here. No other culture travelled so far out of their location of genetic origin, we never had our ozone layer as damaged as we do today, and our diet has never been as poor and toxic as it is for the majority of the population. So caution and moderation are still advised.