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Understanding the Base Tan

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Understanding the Base Tan

Monday, October 5th, 2020 SmartTan.com
One thing that critics of the indoor tanning industry either don’t understand or refuse to admit is the reality that base tans acquired in a non-burning fashion at a professional tanning facility help to prevent sunburn.
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Ontario Supports Small Main Street Businesses with $60 Million in Funding through PPE Grant

Wednesday, October 7, 2020
A one-time grant of up to $1,000 for eligible main street small businesses — in retail, food and accommodations, and other service sectors. The bill still needs to be passed continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 196

Monday, October 5, 2020
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 196   https://www.pasadenanow.com/weekendr/basking-in-the-sun-prolonged-exposure-increases-chance-of-skin-cancer/ Non-burning sun exposure is vital to human health. Here are some of the sun’s healthful effects:
  • Sun exposure kills the Covid-19 virus outside the body very quickly, and the vitamin D produced by the skin in response to sunlight dramatically reduces the risk of dying of Covid-19—as much as 90-plus percent!
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Apply now for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit!

Monday, October 5, 2020
Today, the CRA opened the application process for the CRSB and CRCB. Applications for the CRB will open on October 12, 2020. continue reading

How Vitamin D Helps Fight COVID-19: Part 1

Friday, October 2, 2020
Vitamin D deficiency has now been shown to increase susceptibility to COVID-19 and increase the risk of COVID-19 severity, including ICU admission and death. Conversely, other published studies have also shown those with higher vitamin D levels (over 30 ng/ml or 75 nmol/L) have a reduced risk of severe symptoms and death due to COVID-19. continue reading

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