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Sunshine in the Winter

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Sunshine in the Winter

Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 SmartTan.com
The full brunt of winter lies ahead. Besides the general gloominess that this brings for much of the country, UVB light for natural vitamin D production is nonexistent or severely limited in most of the U.S
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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 10/28/19—11/3/19

Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 10/28/19—11/3/19                                                      https://www.farmforum.net/farm_forum/prairie-fare-fall-and-winter-darkness-may-affect-health/article_d08ca90a-fc83-542a-b59c-5b4844c6657c.html Vitamin D is never the problem. Bright light is the solution. The answer to depression or SAD, is sunlight exposure or other bright light exposure. Serotonin is a potent upper that produces feelings of wellbeing.… continue reading

Some skin cancers may start in hair follicles

Monday, November 4, 2019

Some skin cancers may start in hair follicles

JCTA: from the article “Past models of the disease had argued that sunlight (e.g., ultraviolet radiation) was a major risk factor for melanoma – but current work argues that the triggers are always there in normal follicles.”
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10 Amazing Health Benefits of Sun Exposure

Friday, November 1, 2019

10 Amazing Health Benefits of Sun Exposure

It is not just plants that absorb and metabolize sunlight.
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The health dangers of not getting enough sunlight

Thursday, October 31, 2019
The health dangers of not getting enough sunlight Natalie MorrisFriday 25 Oct 2019 9:26 am It’s getting to that point in the year where we basically turn into creatures of the night. And that’s not just because party season is starting to ramp up, it’s also because the sun is just refusing to make an appearance.… continue reading

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