In the News
Philips Announces Plans To Exit The Industry
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
After more than 25 years participating in the tanning business, Philips Lighting will exit the industry at the end of 2008. The company will fulfill customer orders until the end of the year; after that, a new company—part of the group of JW-Holding—will acquire the Philips tanning brand names “Cleo” and “BodyTone.”… continue reading
Oral Vitamin D May Help Prevent Some Skin Infections
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
ScienceDaily — A study led by researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine suggests that use of oral Vitamin D supplements bolsters production of a protective chemical normally found in the skin, and may help prevent skin infections that are a common result of atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema.… continue reading
MYTH: Sunbathing Is Bad for Your Health
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
seems like I’ve been talking forever about the enormous benefits of increasing your vitamin D levels and sun exposure. Studies over the last seventy years have linked low levels of vitamin D with various health problems including cancer, osteoporosis and osteomalacia in adults (resulting in hip and vertebral fractures), rickets in children, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, hearing loss, high blood pressure, psoriasis, heart disease, and diabetes.… continue reading
Ontario to consider regulating tanning beds
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Romina Maurino
THE CANADIAN PRESS – Ontario will consider banning the use of tanning beds by minors after a call by the Canadian Cancer Society, Health Minister David Caplan said today. The Cancer Society renewed its call for the ban after releasing a study indicating many artificial tanning sites are not following Health Canada’s voluntary safety guidelines, including those related to youths.… continue reading
Study warns of the darker side of tanning
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
New research by the Canadian Cancer Society indicates that the industry is failing to protect clients from potential risks CARLY WEEKS October 7, 2008 The tanning bed industry is failing to warn consumers about the potential health risks of artificial tanning and doesn’t seem to prevent young teens from using them, despite warnings from Health Canada, according to a study released today by the Canadian Cancer Society.… continue reading
