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Today, red light therapy is universally accepted both medically and, just as importantly, socially. The medical and scientific community recognizes that these devices provide benefits without any potential adverse effects from overexposure. According to the Cleveland Clinic’s website, one of the most prominent healthcare organizations in the world, “Red light therapy appears to be safe and is not associated with any side effects, at least if used short-term and as directed. This therapy is not toxic, not invasive and not as harsh as some topical skin treatments.” continue reading

Of course, nitric oxide is not the photoproduct of sun that people generally think of when considering sunlight and its miracles. Still, bearing in mind its exceptional importance in heart and vascular disease, it certainly should receive more press.  Nitric oxide is colorless gas that produced by the stimulation of ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation to the skin. continue reading

Many breast cancer survivors also face lingering and often debilitating side effects, one of them being breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). This chronic swelling of the arm or chest occurs when lymphatic drainage is impaired after surgery or radiation therapy. It can cause pain, reduced mobility, and significant emotional distress. This too has been shown to be affected by vitamin D levels. continue reading

A research letter published in the British Journal of Dermatology argues that ultraviolet (UV) radiation is not the main cause of melanoma deaths in the UK—and that current sun-avoidance advice may be doing more harm than good. Authors Dr. Richard Weller and Jiayue Gu say the nation’s public health guidance needs a serious rethink. continue reading

One thing that critics of the indoor tanning industry either don’t understand or refuse to admit is the reality that base tans acquired in a non-burning fashion at a professional tanning facility help to prevent sunburn. continue reading