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Vitamin D and Immunity: The Sunshine Vitamin

Friday, June 5, 2020
The recommendation is to expose at least 25% of bare skin (no sunscreens please) for at least 30 mins to the sun between 11-2 pm (JCTA added UV INdex above 3 and shadow shorter than you are) or longer for the morning sun for adequate exposure to UVB rays and production of Vitamin D. 3-4 times a week should suffice continue reading

Vitamin D is Fat Soluble: The storage debate

Thursday, June 4, 2020
Vitamin D is Fat Soluble: The storage debate
Dear Steven, 
We hear it sometimes, in the media and from our doctors.  “You don’t need to supplement with vitamin D because it is stored in your fat cells for use,” or “Be careful supplementing with vitamin D – it is fat soluble and can easily lead to toxicity if you take too much.”
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I sunbathe with reckless abandon and I won’t say sorry to the Tanning Police, says Ulrika Jonsson

Wednesday, June 3, 2020
TAN-TALISING 

I sunbathe with reckless abandon and I won’t say sorry to the Tanning Police, says Ulrika Jonsson

EXCLUSIVE
  • Ulrika Jonsson
  • 2 Jun 2020, 22:58
  • Updated: 2 Jun 2020, 23:52
THERE really have been very few blessings during this intense period of corona and lockdown.
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Get Your COVID-19 Sanitation Certificate from Smart Tan

Wednesday, June 3, 2020
The courses are a free benefit to Smart Tan Members and can be found in the Resource Library section of your account at SmartTan.com, along with reference guides in PDF format. continue reading

Woodstock tanning salon awaiting ‘personal care’ reopening

Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Steven Gilroy, executive director of Canada’s industry group for tanning salons, said Rowe isn’t alone – many members of the Joint Canadian Tanning Association are frustrated and disappointed their businesses can’t reopen. continue reading

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