What if your sunglasses were harming your health?

5 surprising truths about natural light

Every summer, we protect our skin with sunscreen and our eyes with tinted sunglasses. But what if this well-established habit was actually detrimental to our overall health?

As an integrative health coach, I invite you to explore five lesser-known truths about sunglasses — and the underestimated benefits of unfiltered natural light.

1. Natural light: an essential ally against myopia

A deficiency in sunlight exposure is now recognized as a major contributor to the global myopia epidemic. Especially in children, spending time outdoors without visual filters supports healthy eye development.

2. Sunglasses filter more than just UV

Tinted lenses block key wavelengths of the light spectrum. Yet these natural frequencies are vital for activating essential body functions: cognition, mood, hormonal regulation, and even skin adaptation.

3. Hormonal regulation linked to sunlight

Melatonin secretion — the sleep hormone — is directly influenced by light captured by the retina. Morning exposure to daylight (unfiltered) stimulates wakefulness, aligns circadian rhythms, and boosts natural energy.

4. Unfiltered light as a therapeutic tool

Experiments with cancer patients showed stabilization or improvement in their condition after several weeks of natural light exposure without glasses. Photobiology offers powerful potential for cellular regeneration.

5. Your eyes communicate with your skin

Your retina captures ambient light and sends crucial information to your brain, which then signals your skin. This feedback loop helps your skin adapt and protect itself. When sunglasses block this signal, the risk of sunburn increases.

Key takeaways

Unfiltered natural light is fundamental for vision, mood, sleep, and even immune function. Exposing yourself to it wisely — and not excessively shielding from it — can greatly enhance your quality of life.

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Author: Ludovic Lemaire
Integrative health coach & biohacking expert

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