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The Healing Power of Full-Spectrum Light Continued from page 38 that long-term deprivation from sunlight magnetic field he uses is at 2 to 7 hertz exposure increases the risk of multinle — (vibrations ner second). a nhvsiological that long-term deprivation from sunlight exposure increases the risk of multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease through depressed secretion of the hormone mela- tonin by the brain's pineal gland. This appears to explain the south-north gradient in the incidence of MS: the farther from the equator, the more common it is.” All the MS patients he tested had extremely low melatonin levels and their pineal glands were calcified, or hardened. Reduction in melatonin secretion, he found, may be associated with zinc defi- ciency in ADHD (attention deficit hyperac- tivity disorder).'” "Since melatonin stimu- lates serotonin synthesis,'"" and serotonin deficiency has been linked to aggressive behaviour,''! it is possible that a high prevalence of conduct disorder and aggres- sive behaviour in ADHD patients could be related to reduced melatonin and serotonin associated with (but not caused by) zinc deficiency." Dr Sandyk applies extremely weak alternating-current fields to the brain; this stimulates melatonin secretion, bringing about remarkable subjective and objective improvement of MS and Parkinson's patients within one to two minutes. The magnetic field he uses is at 2 to 7 hertz (vibrations per second), a physiological frequency, i.e., near the rate used by brain neurotransmitters. Melatonin destroys carcinogenic hydroxyl radicals by neutralising their precursor molecules, and so it should help against Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.'* Melatonin interferes with oestrogen receptor sites on cells; excessive oestrogen from the Pill and from HRT causes breast cells to hyperproliferate (become cancerous), and melatonin blocks this action.” It also slows senescence. ' The decline in its levels in everyone's bodies owing to longer daily exposure to light has been suggested as one possible factor explaining the continual spread of cancer in the 20th century.'""'* Some of Dr Sandyk's patients with Alzheimer's disease, migraine and pain syndromes also benefit from exposure to such magnetic fields—suggesting that sunlight deprivation may contribute to the aetiology of those distressing illnesses.'” unlike aspirin,” the flavonoids in purple grape juice remain effective when adrenaline levels rise.’ Two 400-milligram capsules of white willow bark are equivalent to one baby aspirin.” Eating a lot of dark-green leafy vegetables such as spinach,” kale and Brussels sprouts also helps avoid this condition.™** Many dermatologists advise older patients to stay out of the sun to avoid skin cancer. The thousands of elderly patients rotting in nursing homes come to mind. That advice may unintentionally help to make patients sicker and older beyond their years. Staying indoors will cause problems a lot worse than skin cancer. Older peo- ple's bones will crumble and break (osteo- porosis); these elderly patients will hate living (depression). Articles in the journals Cancer, Cancer Research and Preventive Medicine suggest that avoiding sunlight could promote the development of cancers other than those of the skin.°*°* - FS Light vs Neurological Diseases Research by Reuven Sandyk, MD, who practises medicine in Connecticut, shows JUNE — JULY 2001 NEXUS = 81 - FS Light vs CHD and Infections Continued on page 82 www.nexusmagazine.com