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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles Feb 2nd to Feb 19th

Friday, February 21, 2020
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles Feb 2nd to Feb 19th   https://www.pulseheadlines.com/5-things-you-can-do-to-prevent-cancer/73684/ Another thing that can be done to reduce cancer risk is to assure plenty of non-burning sun exposure. For example, women in Iran who are always covered up, have ten times the risk of breast cancer as those who have plenty of sun exposure.… continue reading

How lack of sunlight can harm our bodies and minds

Thursday, February 20, 2020
When you’re basking in the sun, the lens in your eyes pick up on the ultraviolet light and moves it onto the retina, according to the U.S. Library of Medicine. This triggers the release of serotonin, a hormone that can elevate mood. Conversely, darker lighting releases melatonin, a hormone that helps you get to sleep, said Austin Lim, a neuroscience professor at DePaul.  continue reading

Belgium: Medical certificate no longer required after court case to use a sunbed

Friday, February 14, 2020
The Belgian Federation of solarium operators (FeBelSol) welcomes the decision of the Council of State which cancels the 2017 royal decree (AR) relating to solariums, continue reading

7 Fundamental Facebook Advertising Tips for Small Business Marketers

Thursday, February 13, 2020
There’s no single, perfect strategy that works for Facebook Ads, but small businesses should take extra consideration when diving into the platform to be sure you’re not overextending yourself too quickly. This is nearly always the source of the “I tried Facebook and it didn’t work” refrain. Here are the fundamental tips to follow to make sure  you're avoiding that: continue reading

A Call to D*action GrassrootsHealth.net

Thursday, February 13, 2020
A Call to D*action
Greetings!
We have launched an urgent campaign to everyone, both for individuals and institutions to provide the scientific education, reality behind the need to use vitamin D right now to boost the immune system to help bodies reduce the potential of catching the flu (and many other diseases).
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