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Boning up on the sunshine vitamin

Friday, June 1, 2007
Tourists soak up the sun while walking along Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand, in December 2005. Recent studies indicate that vitamin D, which is produced naturally in the body through exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays, can extend and improve people’s lives.… continue reading

Healthy Magic Have You Got Your Beauty Food Today

Thursday, May 31, 2007
This article you will discover which 6 raw food materials that make miracles for your skin, hair and nails. It is really possible to eat yourself to a gorgeous skin and a healthy, shiny hair? Yes, says several experts, if you go goal-oriented after the food, which contains the nutrients, that strengthens, build-up and protect your skin and hair.… continue reading

CANADIAN INDOOR TANNING INDUSTRY

Thursday, May 31, 2007
Steve Gilroy Joint Canadian Tanning Association 800-915-0367 CANADIAN INDOOR TANNING INDUSTRY BEST AT TEACHING TEENAGERS SUNBURN PREVENTION – New research suggests that the Canadian professional indoor tanning industry is best serving the public health interests of Canadians by effectively teaching sunburn prevention and moderation, while the skin care industry’s antiquated agenda, of total sun avoidance, led by companies that market 365-day usage of sunscreen likely is hurting more people than it helps.… continue reading

News Story Lacks Balance

Thursday, May 31, 2007
Sources Misrepresent UV Light Research Sources quoted in The Kingston Whig – Standard’s April 24 story, “Tanning should not be equated with a healthy lifestyle.” misled and further confused readers about the full body of research on natural UV light exposure.… continue reading

Excessive tanning can pose serious health risk

Thursday, May 31, 2007
Although recent discoveries indicate that vitamin D may help in the treatment of some forms of cancer, the Porcupine Health Unit maintains that excessive tanning can pose a serious health risk. Recently, there has been some interest in a study by Dr.… continue reading

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