Author Archive
How the Sun Sees You: A Skin Health Reality Check
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
While the Scared Straight! (for sunscreen) montage, shot by photographer Thomas Leveritt, illuminates the unseen creep of sun damage, it ignores the health boon of regular UV exposure. Here’s what you need to know about the benefits and how to reap them safely:
European study provides further evidence for UV theory of skin pigmentation
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
One theory of skin pigmentation suggests that pigmentation evolved in humans in order to receive and maintain sufficient vitamin D in regions of differing ultraviolet exposure.
Does the US Surgeon General Report Provide Opportunity?
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Despite the fact that the conclusions of U.S. Surgeon General’s recent warning on UV light lack scientific evidence and don’t seem to add up, the report will no doubt have an impact on our industry. The report is anything but positive ...
Vitamin D: Pubic shouldn’t wait for Doctors to Usher in New “Golden Era” of Preventative Medicine
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
A great article on why vitamin D will have a hard time getting into main stream medicine.
A suntan is not only healthy, it can be life-saving
Monday, August 18, 2014
Like many people, for years I heeded the advice of cancer charities and the government to cover up and avoid strong sunshine. But now I know that CLL, like a number of cancers and several other conditions including heart disease, diabetes and multiple sclerosis, is associated with low levels of vitamin D.
