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Research Shows Lifetime Sunshine Exposure Can Help You Live Longer Published on May 2, 2023 FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInEmail   Studies show how more sunshine in your life can help you live healthier, longer, and that avoiding sunshine could be the 4th major lifestyle factor leading for an early death Key Points Researchers discovered the mortality rate for women who avoided sun exposure was two times higher than those with the highest sun exposure, with an intermediate mortality rate in those with moderate sun exposure; those same researchers have determined that low amounts of sunshine exposure could be considered the 4th major lifestyle factor for health, after low exercise, smoking, and obesity There are consistent epidemiological data that mortality is highest among those people classified into the lowest group for serum 25(OH)D [vitamin D] or for sun exposure 340,000 deaths per year in the United States and 480,000 deaths per year in Europe, as well as a rise in many diseases, could be attributed to insufficient sun exposure or “sunshine deficiency, and the United States could expect to see a potential reduction of as much as 336,000 deaths per year and direct cost reductions upwards of $130 billion each year if everyone were to reach a vitamin D level of at least 40 ng/ml (100 nmol/L) Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?…

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New eBook for Sunshine Month & Sale Starts Today! Published on May 1, 2023 FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInEmail   Celebrating Sunshine Month with a special promotion all month long, and the announcement of our new sunshine eBook! It is because of Sunshine Month that May is one of our favorite months at GrassrootsHealth.…

Announcing Sunshine Month and a Major Change in Sunshine Recommendations! Published on April 28, 2023 GrassRootsHealth.net Launching into May’s Sunshine Month – New, individualized recommendations are based on skin type, replacing the message of the last few decades which has shunned the sun, saying to cover up and beware of its harms Key Points Individuals with darker skin are at lower risk for skin cancer but higher risk of vitamin D deficiency, while those with lighter skin have a higher tendency to burn and a higher risk of skin cancer, yet sun avoidance will require vitamin D supplementation Australia (2023) has become the first country to provide guidelines for sun exposure based on skin type, risk of skin cancer, and risk of vitamin D deficiency, officially recommending increased sun exposure for darker skinned people Calculate your risk of having low vitamin D status based on supplementation, sunshine and UVB exposure; take the Vitamin D Deficiency Risk Assessment Quiz today!…

Present the Right Image: Create in-store marketing that’s professional, attractive, and impactful Friday, April 21st, 2023 SmartTan.com Technology has leveled the playing field for small businesses. Particularly with marketing, you no longer need a substantial budget, specialized training, or designated staff to replicate much of what companies with far more extensive resources are doing.…