Comments on: Sunshine vs. Sunscreen: Which is Worse?

By: Dr.Kim

Dr.Kim — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:32:37 +0000

When we did a beach day I put the poison on the kids. Because it was many hours, there was really no choice. But beach days are not so frequent, and I'm glad I know that it's ok to skip it for the shorter outings. And that it's actually good to make sure they get some sun first!

I have to look into what's better to use here. In Israel, it's not so easy to find many brands. I suggest following some of the links to the other sites to look for better choices if you want to use a sunscreen.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:17:18 +0000

i was very glad to read this-not glad for vitiamn d deficency, but glad to know my mil actually knows what she's talking about, we did a beach day on memorial day (may31) and she asked me "are you putting poison on my grandbabies!!" i looked at her like she was growing antena! -seriously not the craziest thing that's come out of her mouth and she's very well learned in natrual ways. but alas i still put the sunscreen on my kids. spf 60!! wooo. now i'm considering throwing my whole batch in the trash, but first i want to check out that list of reccomended sun screens. the one i bought said peditrician reccomended. hmm

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:57:20 +0000

I am very fair skinned so have been told to slather myself with sunscreen until doctors are blue in the face. Earlier this year my vitamin D level was tested and it came back at a frighteningly low 16. After taking high doses of supplements, I managed to get it up to 31 in 8 weeks but really didn't feel any better. Now I get out and get a little sun first thing in the morning and again in the evening and that has made a much bigger difference. My fibromyalgia is still here but the depression has lifted! I am currently searching for sunscreens on the EWG safe list for when my kiddos are out during peak sun time. Otherwise, they just get out and get some actual sun on their skin a little here and there or they play in the shade or wear long sleeves. One of my son has some sensory issues and he loathes having lotion put on. He will opt for long sleeves or playing in the shade over sunscreen. I don't fight him on that.

Well, there's my ramble. I guess I should finish my coffee before posting things in the morning. :)