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Assessing Sun Exposure: Skin Type, UV Index, and Duration

Thursday, May 23, 2019
Assessing Sun Exposure: Skin Type, UV Index, and Duration MAY IS SUNSHINE MONTH from GrassRootsHealth.net Sunshine is important for health, but before you soak up the sun’s rays it’s important to assess your situation so that you don’t burn. Sun exposure needs to be individualized according to skin type, UV Index, and the degree to which skin is acclimated to the sun.…

What’s Your Type? Personality testing and the hiring process

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
What’s Your Type? Personality testing and the hiring process Friday, May 17th, 2019 SmartTan.com By Laura George, The Hot Spot Tanning Salon How do you select the right new hire when almost every applicant states that they have great customer service skills, are trustworthy, reliable, friendly, and fast learners?…

Vitamin D and Skin Cancer

Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Vitamin D and Skin Cancer GrassRoots Health – May is Sunshine Month There are three primary types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma. A vast majority of skin cancers are BCC (~80%) or SCC (~20%).…

Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 5/13/19—5/19/19

Monday, May 20, 2019
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 5/13/19—5/19/19 https://www.techtimes.com/articles/243198/20190512/choosing-the-right-sunscreen-for-proper-skin-protection.htm We should all understand the truth about sunscreens, and it isn’t pretty. First of all, the latest research shows that sunscreen chemicals are absorbed into the blood, producing chemical levels that far exceed government standards.…

Why You Should Embrace Healthful Sun Exposure

Monday, May 20, 2019
Why You Should Embrace Healthful Sun Exposure Written by Dr. Joseph MercolaF May 05, 2019 PreviousNextEnglish Breakfast Tea: Not Your Typical Morning TeaSlow-Cooker Stuffed Taco Peppers Check out the interview on YouTube Visit the Mercola Video Library STORY AT-A-GLANCE Both ultraviolet A (UVA) and the near-infrared light spectrum increase NO.…

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