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Phototherapy Helps Improve Symptoms in Skin Disorders

Friday, May 22, 2020
Human beings have a long cultural history of appreciation for the sun and the use of UV radiation for the treatment of diseases, as discussed in the video Why the Sun is Necessary for Optimal Health by Dr. Alexander Wunsch. continue reading

SK Salons to Open June 8th

Friday, May 22, 2020
The additional list of personal service businesses that will be allowed to open include: Sun tanning parlours. continue reading

UPDATE: GOVERNMENT (COVID) SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESSES

Friday, May 22, 2020
This program is available to businesses (employers) who have experienced a drop in revenues.  continue reading

What Can You Do When Sunshine’s Not an Option?

Thursday, May 21, 2020
A study by Kimball et al. (2017) on sunbeds and vitamin D in Canada found that individuals following standard sunbed tanning protocols in a typical tanning salon can achieve physiological levels of vitamin D when the sunbed emits UVB light in the range equivalent to outdoor summer sunshine, which most sunbed lamps do. continue reading

N.B. COVID-19 roundup: Province to move into 3rd stage of recovery this week

Thursday, May 21, 2020
The province is expecting to move into the third phase of its COVID-19 recovery plan Friday (May22nd), Premier Blaine Higgs announced at a news briefing Wednesday. This means tanning salons can open continue reading

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