Recently I shared this graphic on social media:
I got a lot of responses to two of these items...
Any guesses which two??
If you picked sunglasses and air pods, you are right.
While sunglasses may look cool, you may be surprised at what they can be doing to your body...
Every cell in your body communicates with every other cell through light. The natural spectrum of light that hits our eyes has so many incredible frequencies that modern science has not discovered them all yet.
Simply put, “sunglasses are cellular suicide”. (Richard Wilson)
Sunglasses remove the UV rays, altering the natural spectrum of light entering your eyes, which can create disease.
These frequencies and spectrum of light feed your pineal and pituitary glands, letting your brain know it is sunny out so your skin can prepare for direct sunlight and making vitamin D. Wearing sunglasses blocks your pineal gland, tricking your brain into thinking it is cloudy out, so your skin is not prepared for sun exposure. This is one of the main reasons people get skin cancer...not because of the sun but because of the glasses...
Although the pineal gland isn’t fully understood yet, it is understood that you don’t want to mess with it...
Other downsides of sunglasses include eye fatigue. Not only do your eyes need sunlight but forcing them to look through “tinted” glasses, they must work harder, putting them under stress.
Your body may not produce as much Vitamin D. Why does that matter? Vitamin D is important for your bones, muscle function and your immune system health.
Not getting that natural light in your eyes may also impact your hormonal health. Sunshine in the morning, without glasses, activates your pituitary gland telling it to release hormones that get your thyroid gland producing its hormones; stimulates your endocrine system; creates those happy hormones dopamine and serotonin; as well as supports metabolic, neurotransmitter and cardiovascular health.
And then there is melatonin - a powerful antioxidant and anti-cancer hormone that supports blood sugar, cravings, addictions and even stress. It has been called the “king of the hormones”. Having trouble sleeping?? Lack of sun exposure on your eyes can lead to a disruption in your circadian rhythm, that natural sleep/wake cycle, again tied to melatonin.
It has also been reported that sunglasses may promote mental health disorders and depression. According to Ayurveda’s law, “like increases like”, so the literal darkness of sunglasses may increase emotional darkness. Whereas sunlight, on your body and hitting your bare eyes, creates natural opioids, beta endorphins, that boost your emotional and mental state.
This is not to say, however, that if you need to wear sunglasses, or are in a very bright environment like snow, not to wear them! There are some medical conditions that cause hyper-sensitivity to bright light, resulting in headaches, fatigue, inflammation, etc. Don’t strain your eyes, but you can strengthen them by allowing them to take in the full spectrum of natural light over time. Wearing a cool hat is always an option. ;)
It is suggested to get outside at least 50 minutes a day, whether it is sunny or not, letting that daylight into your eyes and onto your body, especially early in the morning.
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