The Sun's Healing Rays: How They Help and Harm

Regular exposure of the body to the purifying ultraviolet UV rays of the sun allows us to control the entry of bacteria, dust mites, mold, and viruses into our bodies with Hashem's help, all due to the sun's light, which strengthens the immune system. Sunlight is also one of the most important disease inhibitors.

Throughout history, the electromagnetic waves created by the sun, crafted by the Creator in His abundant mercy, have contributed to the healthy existence of humans, animals, and plants.

In fact, the sun is the earth's natural energy source. It provides the perfect amount of energy needed by plants to produce all the required materials for growth and reproduction.

Solar energy is stored in plants in the form of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and when we consume them, we receive the essential energy needed for active and healthy lives. The electromagnetic waves are generated by the sun in various lengths, and their roles are determined accordingly.

We have gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet rays, short infrared rays, radio waves, and electrical waves, all, of course, from the sun. Only one percent of the energy waves we mentioned reach our eyes and are visible to the human eye, while ultraviolet and infrared waves greatly affect us and cannot be seen.

Avoiding sun exposure is one of the risk factors for cancer mortality in the United States. The risk can be mitigated by controlled sun exposure for 20 minutes a day, thereby increasing vitamin D levels, which is produced in the body in response to regular sun exposure. This vitamin benefits many processes in the body: it strengthens the immune system, prevents heart diseases, strengthens bones, and more.

From the late 19th century to the early 20th century, the recommended treatment for inflammations, high blood pressure, diabetes balance, lowering blood cholesterol levels, and more was controlled exposure to sunlight and its healing rays.

Dr. Niels Finsen won the Nobel Prize in 1903 for his treatment of tuberculosis using ultraviolet light. Morning sun exposure, combined with proper nutrition, equaled remarkable and complete recovery from tuberculosis and other diseases. This treatment method was making headlines at the time. What surprised the medical community was the fact that the healing sun rays were ineffective if patients wore sunglasses – the glasses block the most important rays the body needs.

More about the sun's virtues in the next article, with Hashem's help.

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