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A New Way to Look at Your Business

Thursday, July 14, 2022
This month’s article is going to be about three things: control what you can control, if you need to adapt to change then adapt to it, and finally, repeat! continue reading

The Magnificent Sun, UV, and What They Do for Our Bodies and Minds

Thursday, July 14, 2022
The above list is not surprising in view of this new research, nor is the list complete. UV has many more healthful effects, which I’m sure the authors of this research acknowledge. Hence, the scientists sum up their research in this manner: “Thus, UV touches the brain and central neuroendocrine system to reset body homeostasis. This invites multiple therapeutic applications of UV radiation, for example in the management of autoimmune and mood disorders, addiction, and obesity.” continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 278

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 278 https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/medical-experts-symptoms-parkinson-disease-1936307-2022-04-12 The major cause of Parkinson’s is lack of sunlight (note, I did not say vitamin D, which does little good for Parkinson’s though it has terrific effects on other diseases). Greater amounts of dopamine, serotonin, endorphin and brain-derived neurotropic factor (BDNF) are all associated with regular sun exposure.… continue reading

New Sunshine – Securing Seasonal Sunless Tanners July 19th

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
To register for the event http://www.ne16.com/t/43429824/1638101523/91890539/1/1004367/?x=7a9c1863 continue reading

Sunlight may trigger hormone that makes men hungrier, study suggests

Monday, July 11, 2022
“It is important to recognise this paper does not claim that sunlight and UVB exposure will lead to weight gain in human males. Instead it provides some interesting insights in how moderate UVB exposure could be linked to health benefits including reduced cardiovascular risk and inflammation, as ghrelin has anti-inflammatory effects.” continue reading

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