Avoiding the Sun is More Dangerous Than Sun Exposure

 

Is everything we’ve been told about the sun one big fat lie? The answer seems to be a resounding yes.

While the public is constantly told to avoid the sun to prevent skin cancer, what they’re not telling you is that sunlight is arguably the most important nutrient for the human body. Everything you’ve been told is upside down.

A 20-year study of nearly 30,000 Swedish women found that those who avoided the sun had a 60% higher risk of death than those who regularly got sunlight. Even more shocking, non-smokers who avoided the sun had the same mortality risk as smokers who got sun exposure.

This blows apart the mainstream claim that sun exposure is inherently dangerous. In reality, avoiding sunlight may be one of the most harmful public health recommendations ever made.
The Myth That Sun Exposure Causes Deadly Skin Cancer

We’ve been told that UV exposure causes skin cancer—but does it really?

The numbers say otherwise: Most skin cancers aren’t deadly. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) are common but rarely life-threatening.

Melanoma, the deadliest skin cancer, isn’t primarily caused by sun exposure.

Outdoor workers get 3–10 times more UV exposure than indoor workers—yet have lower rates of melanoma.

A Midwestern Doctor calls out this contradiction: “SCC (squamous cell carcinoma) and BCC (basal cell carcinoma) occur in sun-exposed areas, but melanoma is overwhelmingly found in areas that get almost NO sunlight.”
The Hidden Health Benefits of Sunlight

Sunlight is absolutely essential for human health. Research shows that getting regular sun exposure can:

Lower cancer risk – People who spend more time in the sun have a 50% lower risk of breast and prostate cancer.

Strengthen the immune system – Sunlight helps white blood cells fight infections more effectively.

Support heart health – UV exposure boosts nitric oxide, which lowers blood pressure and improves circulation.

Improve mood and mental health – Not getting enough sun is a major factor in depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Increase lifespan – Studies show that people who get more sun tend to live longer. So why are we still being told to avoid it?

Every cell in the body is like a battery. It has charge separation – a positive part and a negative. It is that charge separation that allows us to push toxins out of the cell. The negatively charged part of the cell surrounds a toxin with electrons so that the negatively charged toxin is electrically repelled and pushed out of the cell into the blood system and on to the liver whereafter it is excreted with waste.

Our batteries need to be kept charged. One of the reasons we get sick in the winter is that our batteries are not charged up. Why? Because we are not out in the sun enough where the infrared and red wavelengths of sun light charge our cellular batteries. If our cellular batteries are not charged enough, toxins build up and electron theft is ramped up – we increase our chance of sickness.

Fearmongering for Profit

The war on sunlight didn’t happen by accident—it was manufactured. The dermatology industry rebranded itself as the front line against skin cancer, turning skin exams and biopsies into a billion-dollar industry.

Routine full-body skin checks create a steady stream of profitable procedures.

Skin cancer deaths haven’t meaningfully declined—despite all these aggressive interventions.

The same fear-based tactics used to promote smoking as “healthy” decades ago are now being used to sell sunscreen and sun avoidance.

A Midwestern Doctor exposes how this scam works:

“They weaponized language, lumping harmless cancers in with deadly ones, then used fear to drive profits.”
The Sunscreen Deception

Sunscreen has been pushed as a must-have for cancer prevention, but the facts don’t back it up. Studies show it hasn’t reduced melanoma rates—and some research suggests it might even make things worse.

Many sunscreens are packed with chemicals that get absorbed into the bloodstream. Instead of educating people on how to get safe, natural sun exposure, the industry keeps selling products that could be doing more harm than good—all while cashing in on fear.
Conclusion: Stop Fearing the Sun

For years, we’ve been conditioned to believe that sunlight is dangerous. The truth? Avoiding the sun is far more dangerous than responsible sun exposure.

The dermatology industry has turned fear into big business, pushing sun avoidance and costly treatments—but sunlight is essential for health, immunity, and longevity.

Bottom line: Sunlight isn’t the enemy. The real danger is the deception keeping people in the dark—both literally and figuratively.

from The Vigilant Fox on March 17, 2025