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How Sunshine has Helped Us Heal throughout History

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

How Sunshine has Helped Us Heal throughout History

Friday, October 6th, 2023 SmartTan.com

Knowing the history of how sunlight exposure has been utilized to cure disease and improve health is important for understanding why it is still so essential today Key Points

The “Diseases of Darkness” that are associated with vitamin D deficiency, such as rickets, and other negative health effects resulting from a lack of sun exposure still exist today, and yet are absolutely avoidable and unnecessary
Sunlight and artificial UV were the most effective treatments of these diseases of darkness until the 1950s with the invention of antibiotics
Below is a timeline list of sunshine discoveries made and the uses of sunlight for health and wellbeing throughout history

Major changes in the way we live, especially over the past century, have affected the amount of sunshine we are exposed to on a daily basis, which for most people, is minimal.

CRA- Free webinar for personal services businesses providing services to other entities

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

CRA- Free webinar for personal services businesses providing services to other entities If you have incorporated your business, you may be considered a personal services business (PSB) by the CRA. As a PSB, understanding your filing obligations, eligible expenses, and deadlines is your responsibility.… continue reading

New Sunshine Premier Salon Co-Op Claims & Rebates – webinar Oct 17th 11am EST

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Register to learn how to earn cash back with our Premier Program! Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/50121669654035804 … continue reading

From the JCTA Accountants – UPDATE TO CANADA EMERGENCY BUSINESS ACCOUNT (CEBA) PROGRAM

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

From the JCTA Accountants – UPDATE TO CANADA EMERGENCY BUSINESS ACCOUNT (CEBA) PROGRAM The Canadian Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program was launched in April of 2020. This was one of the Government of Canada’s financial relief measures to support Canadian businesses that were affected by COVID-19.… continue reading

BC and Federal- New pension plan option will provide benefits for longer

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

New pension plan option will provide benefits for longer

Many employees in the private sector will soon have a new choice for securing their financial future with legislation that has been introduced that is in line with federal changes. If passed, updates to the Pensions Benefits Standards Act will allow employers to offer variable life benefit plans to employees with defined contribution plans who are interested in the new pension option that was developed by the federal government.

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