1. BENEFITS OF SUNLIGHT Dr. R. Pérez Santos Dr. R. Pérez Santos

2. “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves. “But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves. Mal. 4:2 Mal. 4:2

3. Life on planet earth rely on the sun

4. It is the source of heat and light, and the majority of the energy on earth comes from the sun

5. Solar energy is transmitted in the form of electromagnetic waves

6. It has been proven that ultraviolet rays coming from the sun has the best biological effect

7. Exposition to sun light produces a metabolic effect in the body similar to what is gained from physical training, accompanied by physical aptitude and suitability

8. Both animal and vegetable kingdom can gain energy directly from the sun rays Sun light is a source of energy

9. SISTEMIC EFFECTS FROM SUN LIGHT  Reduces blood pressure  Decreases heart rate at rest  Increases cardiac output  Improves the electrocardiogram

10.  R educes blood cholesterol  Improves the storage of hepatic glycogen  Improves the body ’ s resistance to infections

11.  Improves the ability to transport oxygen in the blood  Increase adrenalin in the tissues and improves stress tolerance  Improves the production of melatonin

12. SUN LIGHT AND HEART DISEASE Arterioesclerotic heart disease is a condition in which a high content of cholesterol and lipids damages the vascular endothelium

13. The body can synthesize its own cholesterol from :  Lipids  Oils  Carbohydrates  Proteins

14. A high sugar level in the blood is one of the factors in diseases of the heart and arteries

15. High blood pressure is one of the major risk factors for heart disease.

16. The fact that exposure to sun light can reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and high sugar levels,

17. Proves that : Proves that : heliotherapy can be used effectively in these situations heliotherapy can be used effectively in these situations

18. SUN LIGHT AND CANCER Studies have shown that as exposure to sun light increases, the incidence of internal cancers diminishes. Studies have shown that as exposure to sun light increases, the incidence of internal cancers diminishes.

19. Sun light is capable of fighting cancer by stimulating the immune system and increasing oxygen in the tissues.

20. SUN LIGHT AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES Sun light increases the body ’ s resistance to infections Sun light increases the body ’ s resistance to infections

21. The sun helps to destroy germs that surrounds humans before they can enter the body.

22. A strong immune system can help to protect us from the common cold, influenza and other infectious diseases. It can also inhibit the growth of cancer cells

23. SUN LIGHT ARTHRITIS AND OTHER DISEASES Sun light can be beneficial to arthritis in several ways Sun light can be beneficial to arthritis in several ways

24. Warm rays from the sun are beneficial to relieve tightness in joints and provide general relaxation Warm rays from the sun are beneficial to relieve tightness in joints and provide general relaxation

25. Injuries that are exposed to sun light heals much faster and enjoy more abundant blood flow

26. Ultraviolet light is used to treat Gout because it helps to eliminate uric acid

27. Psoriasis is a common disease of the skin that is frequently treated with heliotherapy Psoriasis is a common disease of the skin that is frequently treated with heliotherapy

28. Regular sun baths can help to keep psoriasis under control Regular sun baths can help to keep psoriasis under control

29. In addition to helping in the curing of peptic ulcers, it is also beneficial in avoiding its recurrence ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT

30. HELIOTHERAPY  Amount of exposure  Time of the day  Atmospheric conditions  Reflected ultraviolet light  Proper clothing  Use of protective substances

31. SOLAR SPECTRUM Sun light is a combination of different energy Sun light is a combination of different energy levels that are levels that are transmitted in the form of electromagnetic of electromagnetic waves: waves:

32. INVISIBLE LIGHT  Cosmic rays  Gamma rays  X rays  Ultraviolet rays  Infrared rays  Radio waves

33. VISIBLE LIGHT (1%) Violet Violet Blue Blue Green Green Yellow Yellow Oranje Oranje Pink Pink Red Red

34. Without the sun, life would be cut short on planet earth. Similarly, if it were not for Christ the sun of righteousness, we would not have eternal life

35. The sun is an endless fountain of restoration to physical well being

36. In the same way, Christ the sun of righteousness restores the mentally and spiritually ill to a sphere of complete health

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