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Health Dangers of Sun Avoidance

Monday, June 24, 2019
Health Dangers of Sun Avoidance June 21, 2019 Lather on the sunscreen. Put on a hat. Cover up. Get in the shade.But be sure to take that Vitamin D supplement. Maybe, just maybe, this isn’t the best advice. It’s the 1st day of summer.…

Dr. William B. Grant Receives “World Expert” Title for Sunlight

Thursday, June 20, 2019
Dr. William B. Grant Receives “World Expert” Title for Sunlight From GrassrootsHealth.net Expertscape’s algorithms have placed two GrassrootsHealth Scientist Panel members, Dr. Michael Holick and Dr. William B Grant, in the top 0.1% of scholars writing about Sunlight over the past 10 years. …

How To Extend The Life Of Your Busy Season

Wednesday, June 19, 2019
How To Extend The Life Of Your Busy Season…and Make More Money Too! Thursday, June 13th, 2019 SmartTan.com By Grant Miller, salon owner and consultant Like most salon owners, I have a love/hate relationship with our business! When the busy season finally hits, it’s great to know that there is still life in this industry.…

Sunlight Institute responses to sun article 6/10/19—6/16/19

Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Sunlight Institute responses to sun article 6/10/19—6/16/19 https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/sun-exposed-oyster-mushrooms-helpful-for-tuberculosis-patients-study-119060900600_1.html Direct sun exposure may be superior to mushrooms, because sun exposure produces many vital photoproducts beyond vitamin D. In the early 20th century, sun therapy (heliotherapy) was used to treat TB patients effectively.…

Daily doses of sunshine do wonders for health: Studies

Monday, June 17, 2019
Daily doses of sunshine do wonders for health: Studies JCTA Note: the recommended exposure levels is for Australia, we should follow the recommendation from the UK due to low UV index – Cancer UK and six other organizations including two dermatology groups in the UK developed a Consensus Vitamin D Position Statement which recommends:  “Enjoy the sun safely while taking care not to burn, can help provide the benefits of vitamin D without unduly raising the risk of skin cancer.”…

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