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Sunscreen ingredients really do seep into the blood. Is that bad?
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Scientists at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have shown that active chemicals in sunscreens can readily soak into the bloodstream, confirming the need for more testing on whether these products are safe, the researchers said on Tuesday. continue reading
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles Jan 13th to 20th
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Sunlight Institute continue to respond to both positive and negative articles about sunlight. continue reading
Embrace the Sun
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Marc Sorenson has a doctorate in education, and is the founder of the Sunlight Institute, has written an excellent book, “Embrace the Sun,” in which he reveals why Sunlight is foundational for optimal health and longevity. While vitamin D supplements clearly have their place, you cannot obtain all the benefits you get from the Sun when you swallow it. continue reading
Expert view: Sunbed use and melanoma – is there really a link?
Friday, January 17, 2020
Expert view: Sunbed use and melanoma – is there really a link?
According to the website, Cancer Research UK, it states that “using sunbeds can increase your risk of melanoma skin cancer by 16-20%”.1
In support of this statement, a meta-analysis of observational studies in 2014 of those with melanoma who had used indoor tanning beds (sun beds), found that the odds ratio for melanoma associated with “ever use” of sunbeds was 1.16.2 In other words, there was a 16% increase in the odds of getting a melanoma with sunbed use compared to not using a sunbed.… continue readingGoogle My Business
Thursday, January 16, 2020
