Sun is respected and worshiped as a god. Sun is the nucleus of our Universe. How can Sun be a curse? How can we imagine the world without Sun? We will not have days or nights without our Sun. During Sun-light the plants get nutrients and they grow, so we grow. Sun light vitalizes our skin our body.

Exposure to Sun light in morning is a blessing; in the noon is a torture if you live near Equator. Evening Sun gives a mellowing feel of departure and shade of night with the hope of a new day. The effect of Sun light on our skin is an experiential phenomenon. The labor who works in Sun light whole day has no regrets after he gets his wage of the day. The skin of the field labor who works only in Sun light has no complaint against sun affecting his skin. It could be a problem of those who occasionally get exposed to sun light but normally work in temperature controlled offices and incubated insulated from the benefits of receiving the blessing of sun light. The skin of human race is designed to tolerate Sun. It may be a problem if it does not get sun light. Just remember how sun light is carried through cables to the residents of multistory buildings of crowded Japan.

The vital Vitamin D gets synthesized in human body in Sunlight only. Calcium metal can be absorbed and used by human body for nutritional needs in presence of Sun light only. Sunlight protects us from the occurrence of many serious diseases and disorders. Human body needs Vitamin D and Calcium.

Sunlight may give skin irritations to some. These irritations may develop into skin ailments that are curable and preventable by application of skin creams and ointments. A whole skin care industry survives on the sunlight effects neutralization. Post skin effect treatment and preemptive care are two major areas of skin care business. One must save his skin from skin burns.

Sunlight supports another big industry of Sunscreens, equipments for protection from ultraviolet rays, sun glasses, and sun screens. There are hats to save you from sunlight and fears of skin cancer such as carcinoma and melanoma which are treatable. You should take care of excessive exposure to sunlight if you are not sunlight tolerant. But do not exclude your self from the nutrient benefits of morning sun rays stimulating your vitamin D and calcium absorption. Enjoy your health under sun with caution and understanding of your compatibility with it. A blessing may turn into curse if taken in excess.

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