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Why real sunlight is better than the ‘sunshine vitamin’

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Why real sunlight is better than the ‘sunshine vitamin’

One in six of us have low levels of vitamin D but the remedy isn’t to pop a pill, the experts tell John Naish

“All the evidence shows that the more sunlight people have the longer they live,” says Dr Richard Weller, honorary consultant dermatologist at the University of Edinburgh
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For years we’ve been told of the wonders of vitamin D — the “sunshine vitamin” and how we need it so much that officials recommend we take it daily in pills.
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Uvalux – Just saying thank you!

Friday, July 29, 2022

Thank You for an Amazing Event

We had a lot of fun celebrating with you!

All of our hands were on deck last week as our team worked together to make every second of our annual event count.
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How to get more vitamin D from the sun

Friday, July 29, 2022
The sun is one of the best sources of vitamin D for the human body. Several factors affect how much vitamin D a person’s body can make from exposure to the sun, such as time of day, geographical location, skin color, and wearing sunscreen. continue reading

Why Orcs Hated Sunlight, According to Lord of the Rings Lore and Dermatologist

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
JCTA NOTE: I found this funny when reading, I started to compare it to a dermatologist and what they think of sunlight!! Is there something evil about a dermatologist?? continue reading

Memberships, Memberships, Memberships

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
The reasons we must sell memberships are very simple to understand. Tanning is seasonal, your customers are only so loyal, membership perks make customers feel special and the affordable monthly rates make clients appreciative of your services. So, how do you craft the perfect membership structure? There a few things to keep in mind for a successful EFT program. continue reading

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