(word processor parameters LM=1, RM=70, TM=2, BM=2) Taken from KeelyNet BBS (214) 324-3501 Sponsored by Vangard Sciences PO BOX 1031 Mesquite, TX 75150 SUNSPOTS.ASC August 27, 1990 -------------------------------------------------------------------- This information was given to us by a close friend, Mrs. Hetty Quarrella, from Michigan. Hetty has been doing research in the health field for many years. She has many friends in the Michigan area who work in the science community researching various aspects of field energies. They thought that this would be a good article for the KeelyNet. Also if you are not aware, this is a peak year for sunspot activity. This solar cycle occurs every 11 years. Electronic communications are most effected by this, particularly radio. There are many BBS systems for short wave radio operators which monitor sunspot activity. R.B. ------------------------------------ ------------------------------- Vangard notes>>> In addition, high concentrations of solar radiation contain invisible rays in the UltraViolet region. It is a proven fact that tissues are MOST SENSITIVE to the 260 nm frequency, although the range of 200 to 350 nm has been proven to be the band most harmful. Cellular injury takes the form of mutation or death when subjected to intense doses of light in this range. Photobiologists found that the wavelength of UV that was most EFFICIENT AT BRINGING ABOUT CELL DEATH was precisely the wavelength that DNA ABSORBED MOST EFFICIENTLY. Fortunately for earth surface dwellers, little of the intense UV light actually makes it to the surface due to our protective atmopshere. Of the UV rays that do penetrate, sunburn occurs as a result of overexposure to such radiation. It occurs when one is exposed to a substantial amount of sunlight without the skin being tanned (pigmented with melanin). The action spectrum necessary to produce the MAXIMUM skin reddening occurs at about 290 nm, a wavelength present in sunlight even at the earth's surface. The reddening that we notice is a result of vasoactive (vascular system affected) substances being released in the epidermis by the radiation. Page 1 Immediately following the reddening, skin pigmentation or tanning occurs when melanin appears at the skin surface. -------------------------------------------------------------------- SOLAR RADIATION AND YOUR HEALTH Based upon information given to us by one of our professional client's, it is our desire to pass along to you and your family some health maintenance tips. As a result of solar radiation activity this summer, certain days, from the beginning of August, thru to the end of February, have been designated as "Days of High Intensity Solar Radiation". These "Red Days" are as follows: The entire month of August September.................. 1, 5, 7, 8, 21, 23 October....................15, 22 November................... 1, 10, 15 thru 22 December................... 1, 2, 12, 30 January....................15, 27 February...................18 thru 21 Precautionary measures taken by you and your family will help in reducing the risk of an overdose to this solar radiation. A few common sense measures include: 1. Make sure that your skin is not in direct contact with the sun during the days listed above. 2. Wear a total sun-block tanning product on those areas that must be exposed to the sun, such as "Sun Down". 3. Make sure that you wear a hat on your head when out in direct sunlight. 4. Taken internally, "Paba", an ingredient found in the "B" vitamin complex. Should you feel you have overexposed yourself to the sun's rays on any one of the day's listed above, you can help yourself by taking a bath, and mixing in your bath water, one (1) cup of sea salt, along with one (1) cup of baking soda. This will help to reduce the skin irritation resulting from overexposure to the sun's radiation. * Please note, some people have been found to be allergic to "Paba". If you are one of those people, please test "Paba" internally (it is available at most health food stores as a single nutritional supplement). By ingesting a small amount before you begin to take it daily as a sun-block preventative. Page 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------- ** IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE A DIABETIC YOU CANNOT TAKE PABA. ** -------------------------------------------------------------------- "Paba" taken internally should be kept in the range of 500 mg per day. This will help to prevent skin irritation from overexposure. If you find you must be exposed to solar radiation and can plan for it, then begin taking the "PABA" five (5) days before you are to be exposed to the sun. ************************************************************* What all this means, is that you'll have to cancel your vacation at the nudist camp this year!!!! Submitted by; Ronald Barker Vangard Sciences -------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have comments or other information relating to such topics as this paper covers, please upload to KeelyNet or send to the Vangard Sciences address as previously listed. Thank you for your consideration, interest and support. Jerry W. Decker.........Ron Barker...........Chuck Henderson Vangard Sciences/KeelyNet -------------------------------------------------------------------- If we can be of service, you may contact Jerry at (214) 324-8741 or Ron at (214) 242-9346 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 3