The Mediterranean Diet consists of large amounts of fruits, vegetables, reduced pro-inflammatory omega 6 fatty acids, weekly consumption of sea foods high in omega3 fatty acids and daily consumption of green tea.  This is also supplemented by 10 to 30 minutes of daily sunshine, which produces ample amounts of vitamin D (20,000 IU equivalent).  Cruciferous vegetables, leafy vegetables and carrots are the all stars of this diet and create plenty of antioxidants to handle any free radicals generated by lifestyle choices.

Statistically more than 1 million cases of skin cancer develop in the U.S. each year.  You would think that the ample supply and professional attention to sunscreen would put a dent in this number.  Reducing exposure to the sun may help, yet Mediterranean peoples are often exposed to much more sun than we are and do not suffer the consequences.

Fair skinned people may have a genetic predisposition to skin problems, however the epigenetics of chronic disease suggest it is our choices that impact our genetic expression and that we are not at the mercy of our faulty gene pool.

Since exercise is one of our 6 Essential Choices, as well as diet, it would behoove us to master these choices.  From a spirit-mind-body perspective, individuals who take things personally are thin skinned.  Really what I am saying is to let go of our narcissistic, self limiting beliefs of life and others, revolving around my whims and I can open the door to the Creative Intelligence that made my body and self regulating itself, disease becomes unnecessary.

In Health & Service,

Dr. Roland Phillips Jr., BA, BS, DC