Author Archive

Can You Get a Spray Tan While Pregnant? May 24, 2023by KORIN MILLER It can be difficult during pregnancy to know what you can and can’t do. While there’s a laundry list of foods that are considered off-limits and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists clearly recommends that you avoid things like contact sports, other things fall into a gray zone that isn’t clearly covered by medical guidance.…

Coaching Your Sales Staff Friday, May 19th, 2023 SmartTan.com Sales is a key component to any thriving retail business, and it’s not an easy skill to master. Every salon relies on its staff to demonstrate this ever-changing skill while working as a team to provide clients with a pleasant experience.…

Boost Your Mind and Mood with Sunshine Monday, May 22nd, 2023 From GrassrootsHealth  The latest research on why getting sensible sunshine exposure is important for your mental and emotional wellbeing Key Points In addition to producing vitamin D, exposure to sunlight results in the release of other chemicals that promote mood enhancement, relaxation, pain relief, and other mental-emotional benefits; these chemicals include beta-endorphins, nitric oxide, melatonin, serotonin, and dopamine When the skin is exposed to UVB, beta-endorphins (the endogenous opioids made in the body) and vitamin D are produced simultaneously, suggesting a “reward” for UV-induced vitamin D synthesis when vitamin D levels are low, during which time a greater amount of beta-endorphins are released upon exposure to UVB Participants in a study on cognitive health with the highest sun exposure had higher average mental state scores of cognitive function compared to participants with medium or low exposure; this study concluded that long-term high sun exposure throughout life could reduce the risk of cognitive impairment in the later years of life Research has shown a definite link between higher vitamin D levels and improved cognitive health and mental-emotional wellbeing.…

Join us this month! Find out further information here: http://www.trainwithnewsunshine.com/events.php?export=&month=6&year=2023&EventTypeID=277fbc77133d7dd2e8737f4641836253  …

Only 25% of sunscreens offer broad-spectrum protection without ‘troublesome’ ingredients, report says By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Updated 8:49 AM EDT, Tue May 23, 2023 CNN —  Eeny, meeny, miny, moe — choosing a sunscreen for summer used to be child’s play.…