Holy CRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!! Look at the UV index for today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I would guess yes because it would be similar to a mineral coating...? A form of block...against UA? UV?

Yes, and now you guys who have been outdoors all day, cool bath, happy thoughts and lots of water. Also load up on those free radical neutralizers, your friends, the antioxidants:

[link to www.healthchecksystems.com]


How Antioxidants May Prevent Against Free Radical Damage

The vitamins C and E, are thought to protect the body against the destructive effects of free radicals. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by donating one of their own electrons, ending the electron-"stealing" reaction. The antioxidant nutrients themselves don?t become free radicals by donating an electron because they are stable in either form They act as scavengers, helping to prevent cell and tissue damage that could lead to cellular damage and disease.

Vitamin E ? The most abundant fat-soluble antioxidant in the body. One of the most efficient chain-breaking antioxidants available. Primary defender against oxidation. Primary defender against lipid peroxidation (creation of unstable molecules containing more oxygen than is usual).

Vitamin C ? The most abundant water-soluble antioxidant in the body. Acts primarily in cellular fluid. Of particular note in combating free-radical formation caused by pollution and cigarette smoke. Also helps return vitamin E to its active form.

The Antioxidants and Disease Prevention

Heart Disease ? Vitamin E may protect against cardiovascular disease by defending against LDL oxidation and artery-clogging plaque formation.

Cancer ? Many studies have correlated high vitamin C intakes with low rates of cancer, particularly cancers of the mouth, larynx and esophagus.

The Lesson: Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables!

The antioxidants are believed to help protect the body from free-radical damage. But before you go out and stock your pantry with mega-doses of these vitamins, be warned: more is not always better. The long-term effect of large doses of these nutrients has not been proven. Other chemicals and substances found in natural sources of antioxidants may also be responsible for the beneficial effects. So for now, the best way to ensure adequate intake of the antioxidant nutrients is through a balanced diet consisting of 5-8 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.

Notice its the "southern states" whom are getting hit the most.

Thank you, and I edited the OP to include this information.

I'm very close to your dot in Greenville and have noticed the intenseness of the sun over the last week.

I say this comparably to the Floriduh sun I'm used to, I have burned here far quicker than I ever did in the sunshine state.

stupid dude with a stupid question here:

we have been in a "code orange" air quality alert in NC for the past week. is that due to the UV rays as mentioned in this topic or something else or a combination of things?

thanks and very nice post OP

From epa.gov:

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Regardless of the UV Index, the following sun safety measures are always encouraged:

Do Not Burn.

Avoid Sun Tanning and Tanning Beds.

Generously Apply Sunscreen to all exposed skin using a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15 that provides broad-spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. Re-apply every two hours, even on cloudy days, and after swimming or sweating.

Wear Protective Clothing, such as a long-sleeved shirt, pants, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, where possible.

Seek Shade when appropriate, remembering that the sun's UV rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Use Extra Caution Near Water, Snow and Sand as they reflect the damaging rays of the sun which can increase your chance of sunburn.

Watch for the UV Index.

Get Vitamin D Safely through a diet that includes vitamin supplements. Don't seek the sun.

Beach goers should know that white sand reflects UV and DOUBLES the effect.
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So the EPA is flat out telling America to avoid the sun at all costs all the time, and never seek it out again, like vampires. That IS what they are saying. Good lord.

BTW, I spent the day at the beach between 11-3 today.

I got sunburned in 3 minutes today when I went out. The UV Index was at 15.2 here in central Mexico.

Saved some information on the effects of being exposed to radiation from electronic communications equipment and the symptoms you gave are exactly the same! Radiation is radiation no matter the source! If the magnetosphere has been damaged, as the scientists say, its going to get very hot in lots of places! Weather Channel reported today the the number of high temps and record high temps for the year 2011 is 10 times higher than any year since they've been keeping records!

tin foil is the new black leather.

It is my understanding that the pollution from the NE moves into the heart and basin of Appalachia and settles there. This is supposedly one of the fastest growing ozone depleted areas in our country.

That may explain the intense UV radiation we are seeing in this area.

No, it looks like that has to do with the quantity of ozone in the air. I don't know enough to know for sure if it's related, but I do not think it is. Maybe someone else can comment.

Here are some links for ya.
Ozone Forecast:
[link to xapps.enr.state.nc.us]

[link to www.airnow.gov]

FAQ's

What is ozone?
Ozone is a colorless gas found in the air we breathe. Ozone can be good or bad depending on where it occurs:

* Ozone occurs naturally in the Earth’s upper atmosphere (the stratosphere), where it shields the Earth from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
* At ground-level, ozone is an air pollutant that can harm human health.

Where does ground-level ozone come from?
Ground-level ozone is formed when two types of pollutants react in the presence of sunlight. These pollutants are known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and oxides of nitrogen. They are found in emissions from:

* Vehicles such as automobiles, trucks, buses, aircraft, and locomotives
* Construction equipment
* Lawn and garden equipment
* Sources that combust fuel, such as large industries and utilities
* Small industries such as gas stations and print shops
* Consumer products, including some paints and cleaners
(more info at link)

Hmmm, does ozone depletion/damage in the upper atmosphere cause ozone pollution in the lower atmosphere? Interesting question...

That's off the scale (which maxes out at 15). Wow.

I work outside everyday in this crap. (Texas, no shade) 2pm wasn't too bad....bout 3 oclock it started getting hot. I swear I could see it get brighter then a little less bright, then brighter again Off and on till I finally had enough and went home. I first thought it was clouds....then I noticed there wasn't a cloud in the sky at all.

interesting that those are also all symptoms of being targeted with psychotronic weapons.

thanks for the help and links. was just curious where the warning was for the UV levels

Here I thought it was my sinuses and my hormones......

Another thing I noted.....I kept looking up to see if there were clouds. Now my eyes feel burnt. Like a welding flash burn. That has NEVER happened to me like that.

Before sunscreen was even available as a product, I was a landscaper. I used lots of Vit. E. oil mixed in with coconut oil on my skin. I wore a hat and sunglasses, but my skin was exposed very much. shorts and no sleeves.

did it for decades. my skin is pretty good. i have more damage from scars from tree branches than any sun damage.

try that.

LOL! That's a lot of questions!
I don't care though - you seem honestly curious on why the sun affects some differently.
Female - 51 - 5'6" about 145lbs - mostly Scot/Irish and Ukranian
no one in my family has ever had cancer or any other disease for that matter
most die from bizarre accidents or extreme old age
A- blood type
drank a lot of alcohol when I was in my 20s and now, very rarely
and if you really think it's DNA/bloodline, I am from the Merovingian line.
Maybe it's the lizard blood. Muhahaha!

All these years I've been healthy and strong...worked like a man for over half my life.
Now I puke almost every a.m. when I wake up, cant sleep thru the night, sweat at night til my sheets and clothes are wet enough to wake me up..

For those quoting New Testament verses on how the sun is going to fry our asses -

Malachi 4:2
But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.

Yikes, if you and your husband are experiencing that many symptoms, please, try the improvised shielding method I'm using - relatively cheap, easy-to-get stuff. I know it sounds a little crazy, but it worked for me. Worst case, it doesn't help - but I think it will and certainly hope so. Don't let normalcy bias trick you into thinking this can't be happening.

Here in NW Georgia we are predicted to reach an 11 tommorow and 11.2 on Saturday. I really appreciate this thread. My wife and I have both frequently commented recently that going out in the midday sun made us nauseous. It is good to know why.

The question is though, if its really that bad, shouldnt all the plants be fried from constant exposure to UV levels much higher than they are designed to handle?

Environment Canada issued a UV Warning for Canada for the entire summer:

[link to www.cbc.ca]

Typical scapegoat being loss of Ozone due to man, which is BS.

If this is occurring everywhere, across North America, Central America, etc ... The situation is more serious than Ozone depletion in the Arctic alone.

I believe we are in for serious shit.

great my daughter is at Malibu laying out in the sun today in her new bikini :(

Plants are suffering too, I assure you. Do some searching on tree die-offs and you'll see they've been occurring, and escalating. Crops too. 40,000 acres of wheat died off in Oregon last year, though the plants that were shielded from the sun by stone boundary walls and such did live. I've seen the signs in all of the plants around my home (and there are many, as I'm one of those green thumb types and love plants). Orange blotches on my apple tree leaves, withered forsythias, veggies that don't do as well as they have in the past, etc. I've got lava rocks around the base of all my perennials now, to help shield at least their roots.

You know what you're right. In fact I made that comment more just to see if anyone else had noticed. The vegetation dieoff has definitely escalated.

"Normalcy Bias" has become my favorite two words over the past several months. Excellent point, and thank you for continuing to contribute to this thread.