Comments on: Sisters need more sunlight for their skin

By: Kareem

Kareem — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:46:05 +0000

Hey just an FYI, but sitting by a window in the sun might not be an effective way to get vitamin D. The ultra violet light is converted to infrared when it passes through the pane of glass. That is why sitting in a sunlit room gets very very warm, warmer then if you just sit outside. Best of luck

By: Nihal Khan

Nihal Khan — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:48:10 +0000

I just read that link as “Muslim Ahmedia Watch” instead of “Muslimah Media Watch.” lol

By: Dawud Israel

Dawud Israel — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:51:36 +0000

There was an article here about how women who wear bukhas are prone to osteoporosis. It is important not to confuse this as prejudice as some may.

Courtyards are a great idea…but to be honest, A LOT of people need sunlight now adays, especially cuz of being on computers so much.

By: SistaR

SistaR — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:59:16 +0000

” just go outside! lol your hands and face (some feet) are still showing so just get out there!”

LOL thats what i was thinking!

By: Umm Layth

Umm Layth — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:09:44 +0000

bismillah

as salamu alaykum

Nothing prevents women who veil their entire bodies from getting a few minutes of sun exposure every few days. There are ways.

By: Zaynab

Zaynab — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 15:51:07 +0000

2 important things:
1. “Arab-American women who wore the hijab and DIDN’T GET ENOUGH VITAMIN D THROUGH THEIR DIET”
2. “those who wore the hijab but ate vitamin D-rich foods such as milk or oily fish had higher levels”

So, eat more vitamin D rich foods!
If you wear hijab, the solution is pretty simple…just go outside! lol your hands and face (some feet) are still showing so just get out there!

If you wear niqab, pick up a multivitamin from the drug store It’s all good insha’Allah.

By: SM

SM — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 07:17:08 +0000

well fine then, I shall have my backyard fences built in a way where I can receive all the sunlight i want!

By: anon

anon — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 02:39:17 +0000

http://muslimahmediawatch.org/2009/02/18/oh-noes-hijab-will-make-you-sick/

By: M. Landers

M. Landers — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:45:35 +0000

“Btw, I am not sure standing next to the window will help. I think the person needs direct contact with sunlight, because Vit D production in the skin depends on UVB, which would be blocked out by the glass.”

Yes — light through a window pane is ineffective; an important point for anyone, muslim or not, who gets more of their sunlight exposure while indoors.

By: iMuslim

iMuslim — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:55:59 +0000

“There was no difference in rates of health problems linked to vitamin D deficiency, such as bone or joint pain or breaks, or muscle weakness.”

So even though hijabis were more likely to be Vitamin D deficient, it didn’t seem to affect their health? Okay…

Btw, I am not sure standing next to the window will help. I think the person needs direct contact with sunlight, because Vit D production in the skin depends on UVB, which would be blocked out by the glass.