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How does vitamin D work to help prevent cancer?
Friday, October 16, 2020
Once calcitriol is made by the cells, it binds to the vitamin D receptor (VDR) and acts to turn genes “on” or “off.” If a gene is turned “on” it produces a protein that may act to stimulate or inhibit a biological process. continue reading
How vitamin D helps to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection and improve outcomes in those with active COVID-19
Friday, October 16, 2020
How vitamin D helps to protect against SARS-CoV-2 infection and improve outcomes in those with active COVID-19
Vitamin D is used by every cell of the body, influences the expression of thousands of genes, and is involved in regulating over 80 biological pathways – importantly, vitamin D is a potent regulator of immune function.… continue readingOntario Moving Additional Region to Modified Stage 2 – York Region
Friday, October 16, 2020
Effective Monday, October 19, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., York Region will join Ottawa, Peel and Toronto public health regions in a modified Stage 2, as a result of their trends in public health indicators, including higher than average rates of COVID-19 transmission. This includes gyms, but not tanning salons continue reading
BC Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant now open to apply
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Grants of $10,000 to $30,000 are available. An additional $5,000 to $10,000 grant is available to eligible tourism-related businesses that have been hit especially hard by COVID-19. The program runs until March 31, 2021 or until the funds are fully allocated, whichever comes first. continue reading
Cleanliness is the Top Concern for Tanning Clients
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Even before COVID-19, cleanliness was the No. 1 factor clients looked for when choosing a tanning business to frequent. Of course, that’s only magnified now. continue reading
