The Case for Sunlight in COVID 19 Patients: Oxidative Stress

(This is Update 147 in The MedCram Coronavirus Updates series and was recorded on January 26, 2022)

He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine and an Associate Professor at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

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[MegaPerson]

When my husband had covid last summer I took him outside for sun dates. I would have him sit outside with me about 15ft away. For 15min. I also gave him vitamins with a full healthy breakfast. He ate really well. He had a full recovery. I did not get it due to very strict protocol. I quarantined him and he was only allowed in certain areas in the house and if he left his room he had to wear a mask. He was not allowed to help himself. I got him everything he needed and was a good nurse.

[EricDavidRocks]

OK, I'll go for a walk outside -- right after I watch another MedCram video!

[jewelleryaddict]

As far as having arthritis all this makes a difference. More pain is brought to us thru colder weather, temperature and barometric changes. That is why most elderly that can afford go south for the winter.

[bigtenfans]

Both medcram videos on the importance health mechanisms of sunlight (beyond vitD) for health and wellness are a WELCOME addition! Awesome to see a prominent dr of western medicine acknowledge, embrace and endorse a non-pharma approach to health and well being. 👍🏻 Great videos.

[louf]

What an episode! It's amazing that this was recommended in episodes from 2 years ago.

[raquelanderson]

You should be on national T.V nightly along with Dr John Campbell giving out real COVID 19 data and suggestions how to improve a persons health. Keep up great work DR.

[robertrinehuls]

This is a fantastic video, and as stated, it should be seen by everyone!

[rbdesigner]

Good stuff. My doc measured vit D levels and his patients that didn’t survive averaged 15 and his hospitalized patients averaged 25 ng/ml

[jansenart]

In Europe they'd give you a paid vacation to the Mediterranean, if you're stressed out. Here, you get sick, you get no vacation, you get fired.

[SubRosaUSA]

Latitude has always been known to be a factor in viral infection. Anyone living above 35 latitude in the Northern Hemisphere cannot get enough natural sunlight Vitamin D absorption because of the angle of the Sun between October - April

This falls right in line with the Hope-Simpson Seasonality Curves.

Patients who were put in outdoor tents to recover during the 1918 Spanish Flu outbreak had higher outcomes of survival than those who were recovering inside hospitals. Fresh air and Sunlight had a significant impact on survival. Not only light, Vitamin D absorption and fresh air but being outside boosts mood and lowers cortisol.

[MJA]

Sunlight is always legit! That's why our parents always kicked us out of the house to go play in it.

[terencecampbell]

your data supports my own experience-that's why I'm here-I find your illustrations and your discussion very easy to understand-more people need to hear you-I have done my part in sharing-thank u

[Frailerpark]

When I was ill last summer with Delta I almost craved sun and fresh air and was lucky enough to have a garden and nice weather so I pulled myself down out of bed to sit out. It certainly made me feel lifted, I put it down to fresh air back then.

[JessicaMeyer]

Fantastic presentation!! I guess I found out what my problem with lack of energy is.. I've always been super active in Brazil and in Germany I lack my energy. Why isn't this knowledge more widespread in the medical community?! Most Brazilians have this problem in Europe and the doctors just tell us to drink coffee, unbelievable. Nice to see how it's all interconnected and affects Covid outcome too. Great video!!

[IVLeaguer]

Outstanding presentation! This should be put onto PSAs all over the World!

[bruceparr]

I live at 34 degrees south and 2400 feet altitude. The feeling you get from spending all day in the sun is wonderful.

[mshelthomas]

The issues is; big pharma has scared the hell out of everyone about skin cancer. So many refuse to step out without being slathered in sunscreen and clothes that block sunlight. Praying for those who have been scared into not getting a dose of natural light for at least 20 minutes with no sunscreen.

[greenbriar]

Northern-latitude resident here. If you're at the clinic for bloodwork, check with your care provider to see if they think your Vitamin D level should be checked as well. I had no idea my level was low, and was also instructed to take supplements year-round due to the long hours I'm working indoors.

[hannahd]

NAC is an amino acid. We produce it in our body. Its considered as a supplement. Get from health store or from pharmacies in other countries.

[wulver]

I like that you finally looked at charts like this, during the high heat of summer cases go up as well because people stay inside air conditioned homes/shops and avoid going outside as well.