Here in Queensland we are coming into Autumn and glad for the heat to be fading into the lovely cool breezes of fall.  Now is the time when the seasons here most match those in the Northern hemisphere coming to Spring, with cool nights and warm days.  And it’s the time when I start to seek the sun rather than avoid it, as our days shorten and become cooler.  But no matter the season it’s important to be aware of how much sun we are getting, and it’s not just about avoiding it.

For more than 30 years we have been teaching our students the importance of small amounts of sunlight on the body for both general health and good eyesight.  I recently came across an article in Health Smart Magazine which indicates how much ‘natural health’ views are becoming widely acknowledged in the mainstream. more…