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Health Benefits of the Sun, Beyond Vitamin D SUNSHINE MONTH

Monday, May 4, 2020
Health Benefits of the Sun, Beyond Vitamin D
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May is Sunshine Month, and during this month we will be providing important information on how to fully reap the health benefits from the sun through proper, safe exposure.  While many may avoid the sun for fear of skin cancer or skin damage, we are here to ease the fear and share how to get the most from the sun for your health, without the negative consequences that may occur from over-exposure.
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May is Sunshine Month! The Coronavirus Connection

Friday, May 1, 2020
We are living in an age of ‘sun deficiency,’ and this has had a negative health impact through increased risk of a number of serious diseases, such as those caused by coronaviruses. These ‘diseases of darkness’ largely started in the 1800’s with industrialization, indoor work, and the rapid movement of populations around the world to places their skins were not accustomed to. continue reading

Alberta phased relaunch strategy will see some restrictions eased Friday

Thursday, April 30, 2020
Tanning Salon to open in Stage 2, as early as June 1st so long as there is no outbreaks continue reading

Maintaining Memberships When You Reopen

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Maintaining Memberships When You Reopen

Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 SmartTan.com
As some states begin to allow tanning businesses to reopen and you grapple with how to implement safety precautions and make people feel as comfortable as possible visiting your salon, the next highest priority should be maintaining as many memberships as possible.
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Where we stand in Canada: Reopenings by province and territory from coronavirus lockdown

Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Quebec, Ontario and Saskatchewan have the most detailed reopening plans, while Alberta and B.C. have yet to put an economic relaunch plan forward continue reading

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