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Mitochondrial Melatonin and Other Unexpected Sources Published on May 28, 2025 FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInEmail   The latest research shines a new light on the complex relationship between melatonin, mitochondria, sunshine and our microbiome Key Points Melatonin production is heavily influenced by exposure to light and exists in two main forms within the body – circulatory melatonin, which is produced by the pineal gland in response to blue light, and subcellular melatonin, which is produced in response to near infrared light and is used locally by the mitochondria within our cells Melatonin is now known to be a potent and unique antioxidant, with up to 10 times the antioxidant-fighting capacity as vitamin C Additional contributors to melatonin status include the microbes in our gut and on our skin, as well as some dietary sources Test Your Levels Today – Save 10% with SUNMONTH25 Melatonin, well-known as the “sleep hormone,” has an extensive list of physiological actions that go well beyond sleep and circadian rhythm regulation.…

How Sunlight Boosts The Body’s Ability To Fight Germs? By RTTNews Staff Writer   ✉   | Published: 5/27/2025 3:48 PM ET   |  A new study by scientists at the University of Auckland has found that sunlight can help the body’s immune system fight infections more effectively.…

How Much Red Light is Too Much? Thursday, May 22nd, 2025  SmartTan.com On a biological level, red light therapy works in much the same way as exercise. When you work out, you put temporary stress on the body, and the body responds by repairing itself and becoming stronger and healthier.…

Coaching Your Sales Staff Monday, May 26th, 2025   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.…

BC Minimum wage increases to $17.85 on June 1 Employers and workers are reminded that on Sunday, June 1, 2025, B.C.’s general minimum wage increases from $17.40 to $17.85 an hour. The 2.6% increase on June 1 also applies to minimum-wage rates for resident caretakers, live-in home-support workers, live-in camp leaders and app-based delivery and ride-hail services workers.…