SUNSHINE FOR VITAMIN D

As we head into summer months and regarding other months of the year, I found clarification about how much sun in takes to make Vitamin D through our skin.

“In general, 5 to 10 minutes a day between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.with
minimal clothing is considered good.”

This advise works with qualifications. You can make ~2300 IU of Vitamin D if::

A) 10 minutes Full Exposure Face Up (or Down) in bikini or boxers 45% exp.
B) You are Skin Type (ST) 2 with no previous sun exposure
C) Location is 42° N Lat Clear Skies August 13th +/- 2 days @ 12 Noon
D) Almost forgot. You are 20 years old.
ST 3′s can make ~1400 IU is same time frame. 17 min to 2300 IU
ST 4′s can make ~1000 IU is same time frame. 22 min to 2300 IU
ST 5′s can make ~600 IU is same time frame. 37 min to 2300 IU
ST 6′s can make ~400 IU is same time frame. 55 min to 2300 IU

Every 25% “Base Tan” reduces Vitamin D production 25%
Every 10 Years reduces Vitamin D production by 10%

Every Hour Before or After Noon reduces another 20%

GRACE OF GOD

Only by the grace of God am I able to write that at 5:45 a.m. on March
29, I was involved in an almost deadly car accident in Dana Point and
survived! My recovery is being chronicled on CaringBridge by
Vanessa, who has already walked my path.

www.caringbridge.org/visit/drmichaelshannon

I will blog again, but it may be several months before I continue.

MWS

GRANDPARENT'S ANSWERING MACHINE

This is so good it deserves a separate blog. You will only truly appreciate this when you get to be one - and Lala and I love being one.

GRANDPARENTS' ANSWERING MACHINE

Good morning. . . . At present we are not at home but, please Leave your message after you hear the beep.. beeeeep ...

If you are one of our children, dial 1

and then select the option from 1 to 5 in order of "arrival" so we know who it is.

If you need us to stay with the grandchildren, press 2

If you want to borrow the car, press 3

If you want us to do your washing and ironing, press 4

If you want the grandchildren to sleep here tonight, press 5

If you want us to pick up the kids at school, press 6

If you want us to prepare a meal for Sunday or to have it delivered to your home, press 7

If you want to come to eat here, press 8

If you need money, dial 9

But... If you are going to invite us to dinner, or are taking us to the theatre start talking we are listening !!!

Photos are by GABRIEL RYAN PHOTOGRAPHERS

http://gabrielryan.net/#/gabriel-and-carlie--the-lead-photographers/