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New Sunshine Webinar May 9th – Register to learn how to convert UV tanners into cocktail clients!

Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Register to learn how to convert UV tanners into cocktail clients! Register here for the event: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8451548289327589724    … continue reading

SUNSHINE MONTH — MAY 2023 New eBook for Sunshine Month

Monday, May 1, 2023
Published on May 1, 2023
 

Celebrating Sunshine Month with a special promotion all month long, and the announcement of our new sunshine eBook!


It is because of Sunshine Month that May is one of our favorite months at GrassrootsHealth.
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Announcing Sunshine Month and a Major Change in Sunshine Recommendations!

Friday, April 28, 2023
Published on April 28, 2023 GrassRootsHealth.net

Launching into May’s Sunshine Month – New, individualized recommendations are based on skin type, replacing the message of the last few decades which has shunned the sun, saying to cover up and beware of its harms

Key Points

  • Individuals with darker skin are at lower risk for skin cancer but higher risk of vitamin D deficiency, while those with lighter skin have a higher tendency to burn and a higher risk of skin cancer, yet sun avoidance will require vitamin D supplementation
  • Australia (2023) has become the first country to provide guidelines for sun exposure based on skin type, risk of skin cancer, and risk of vitamin D deficiency, officially recommending increased sun exposure for darker skinned people
  • Calculate your risk of having low vitamin D status based on supplementation, sunshine and UVB exposure; take the Vitamin D Deficiency Risk Assessment Quiz today!
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Present the Right Image: Create in-store marketing that’s professional, attractive, and impactful

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Present the Right Image: Create in-store marketing that’s professional, attractive, and impactful

Friday, April 21st, 2023 SmartTan.com
Technology has leveled the playing field for small businesses. Particularly with marketing, you no longer need a substantial budget, specialized training, or designated staff to replicate much of what companies with far more extensive resources are doing.
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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 316

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 316   https://happiful.com/5-morning-rituals-to-help-you-sleep-more-soundly/ Regular sun exposure is also conducive to good sleep. Those who enjoy time in the sun daily sleep more soundly and are able to sleep 45 minutes per night longer. A study by Dr.… continue reading

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