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Assessing Sun Exposure: Skin Type, UV Index, and Duration

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Assessing Sun Exposure: Skin Type, UV Index, and Duration

MAY IS SUNSHINE MONTH from GrassRootsHealth.net Sunshine is important for health, but before you soak up the sun’s rays it’s important to assess your situation so that you don’t burn. Sun exposure needs to be individualized according to skin type, UV Index, and the degree to which skin is acclimated to the sun.… continue reading

What’s Your Type? Personality testing and the hiring process

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

What’s Your Type? Personality testing and the hiring process

Friday, May 17th, 2019 SmartTan.com By Laura George, The Hot Spot Tanning Salon How do you select the right new hire when almost every applicant states that they have great customer service skills, are trustworthy, reliable, friendly, and fast learners?… continue reading

Vitamin D and Skin Cancer

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Vitamin D and Skin Cancer

GrassRoots Health – May is Sunshine Month
There are three primary types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma. A vast majority of skin cancers are BCC (~80%) or SCC (~20%).… continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 5/13/19—5/19/19

Monday, May 20, 2019
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 5/13/19—5/19/19 https://www.techtimes.com/articles/243198/20190512/choosing-the-right-sunscreen-for-proper-skin-protection.htm We should all understand the truth about sunscreens, and it isn’t pretty. First of all, the latest research shows that sunscreen chemicals are absorbed into the blood, producing chemical levels that far exceed government standards.… continue reading

Why You Should Embrace Healthful Sun Exposure

Monday, May 20, 2019

Why You Should Embrace Healthful Sun Exposure

Written by Dr. Joseph MercolaF
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