Rowan, At long last a better understanding of how the human body reacts to sunlight. I have just submitted a paper for peer review publication on a different topic but similar in that a century ago the argument that sunbathing improved your mood, well-being, and one's relationship to others as well as to one's own body. The research publications of the late 20th century and now in the early 21st century are documenting that only short exposures to being socially naked or even just seeing normal bodies that are without clothing, improves body-acceptance and self-esteem along with enhancing the acceptance of others. I have included some this work in my recent book "Birthright Bodily Freedom" that has been covered here at Planet Nude. I can feel the synergy taking place.
In 2004, the late Oliver Gillie published Research Paper No.1 in his Health Research Forum: "Sunlight Robbery - Health benefits of sunlight are denied by current public health policy in the UK". I have a .pdf copy; I don't know if Oliver's paper is still publicly available. To the best of my knowledge, at the time this was ground-breaking news, now authenticated by Rowan's new book (which I have ordered but not yet read). Oliver was not a naturist...
From my Ecosia browser search:
Oliver John Gillie (31 October 1937 – 15 May 2021) was a British medical journalist, geneticist, and science writer (grokipedia.comwww.thetimes.com). He was born in North Shields and held a BSc and PhD in genetics from Edinburgh University (www.independent.co.uk groups., google.com).
Gillie worked as the first health editor of The Independent and was known for his influential role in transforming medical journalism and public perception of medicine (www.independent.co.uk, www.bmj.com). He described his chief duty as a reporter as being “a reasoning critic” (www.theguardian.com). His investigative exposés and campaigning work, particularly on vitamin D, left a lasting impact on health journalism (grokipedia.com, www.bmj.com).
This is terrific news! Can’t wait to get your book. ☀️🌊
Rowan, At long last a better understanding of how the human body reacts to sunlight. I have just submitted a paper for peer review publication on a different topic but similar in that a century ago the argument that sunbathing improved your mood, well-being, and one's relationship to others as well as to one's own body. The research publications of the late 20th century and now in the early 21st century are documenting that only short exposures to being socially naked or even just seeing normal bodies that are without clothing, improves body-acceptance and self-esteem along with enhancing the acceptance of others. I have included some this work in my recent book "Birthright Bodily Freedom" that has been covered here at Planet Nude. I can feel the synergy taking place.
Fictionalised, but within scientific boundaries, in my book Bare Against the Black Dog.
Read it, liked it, loved the premise. An excellent apologia for beneficial sun exposure.
In 2004, the late Oliver Gillie published Research Paper No.1 in his Health Research Forum: "Sunlight Robbery - Health benefits of sunlight are denied by current public health policy in the UK". I have a .pdf copy; I don't know if Oliver's paper is still publicly available. To the best of my knowledge, at the time this was ground-breaking news, now authenticated by Rowan's new book (which I have ordered but not yet read). Oliver was not a naturist...
From my Ecosia browser search:
Oliver John Gillie (31 October 1937 – 15 May 2021) was a British medical journalist, geneticist, and science writer (grokipedia.comwww.thetimes.com). He was born in North Shields and held a BSc and PhD in genetics from Edinburgh University (www.independent.co.uk groups., google.com).
Gillie worked as the first health editor of The Independent and was known for his influential role in transforming medical journalism and public perception of medicine (www.independent.co.uk, www.bmj.com). He described his chief duty as a reporter as being “a reasoning critic” (www.theguardian.com). His investigative exposés and campaigning work, particularly on vitamin D, left a lasting impact on health journalism (grokipedia.com, www.bmj.com).
He died of lymphocytic leukaemia on 15 May 2021 at the age of 83 (www.theguardian.com, www.thetimes.com).
Excellent paper that confirms in a definitive way what I have believed for some time. Thank you for making the thesis so clearly and compassionately.