Bibliograph

The healing power of the sun, a comprehensive guide to sunlight as medicine, Richard Hobday, Ph.D

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The healing power of the sun, a comprehensive guide to sunlight as medicine, Richard Hobday, Ph.D

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-212) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The healing power of the sun

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Richard Hobday, Ph.D

Sub title

a comprehensive guide to sunlight as medicine

Summary

"Explores the many beneficial effects of sunlight to prevent and treat illness and boost health and well-being. Shares scientific research on sunlight therapy and tuberculosis, as well as studies on sunlight with regard to osteoporosis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, tooth decay, psoriasis, heart disease, and several forms of cancer. Reveals how the sun can act as a natural disinfectant, killing viruses and bacteria, and how this wisdom was put into use by doctors. Explains how sunlight affects eyesight, sleep, mental health, and the immune system"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Your body and mind in the sun -- The decline of the sun -- How sunlight can prevent serious health problems -- Sunlight: A medicine for diseases of the past, present, and future -- How to sunbathe safely -- Indoors, outdoors -- Sunlight and health in the 21st century

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