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Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 6/17/19—6/23/19

Monday, June 24, 2019
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles 6/17/19—6/23/19 https://www.news-medical.net/news/20190617/VITALE-study-High-dose-vitamin-D-effective-in-lowering-fracture-rates-after-kidney-transplantation.aspx An interesting study, and not surprising, since vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium into the bone. My opinion is that plenty of sunlight is more effective than supplementation at preventing fractures, since full-body sun exposure at midday can produce up to 20,000 IU of vitamin D, along with numerous other healthful photoproducts.… continue reading

Health Dangers of Sun Avoidance

Monday, June 24, 2019

Health Dangers of Sun Avoidance

June 21, 2019
Lather on the sunscreen. Put on a hat. Cover up. Get in the shade.
But be sure to take that Vitamin D supplement. Maybe, just maybe, this isn’t the best advice.
It’s the 1st day of summer.… continue reading

Dr. William B. Grant Receives “World Expert” Title for Sunlight

Thursday, June 20, 2019
Dr. William B. Grant Receives “World Expert” Title for Sunlight

From GrassrootsHealth.net

Expertscape’s algorithms have placed two GrassrootsHealth Scientist Panel members, Dr. Michael Holick and Dr. William B Grant, in the top 0.1% of scholars writing about Sunlight over the past 10 years. 
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How To Extend The Life Of Your Busy Season

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

How To Extend The Life Of Your Busy Season…and Make More Money Too!

Thursday, June 13th, 2019 SmartTan.com By Grant Miller, salon owner and consultant Like most salon owners, I have a love/hate relationship with our business! When the busy season finally hits, it’s great to know that there is still life in this industry.… continue reading

Sunlight Institute responses to sun article 6/10/19—6/16/19

Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Sunlight Institute responses to sun article 6/10/19—6/16/19 https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/sun-exposed-oyster-mushrooms-helpful-for-tuberculosis-patients-study-119060900600_1.html Direct sun exposure may be superior to mushrooms, because sun exposure produces many vital photoproducts beyond vitamin D. In the early 20th century, sun therapy (heliotherapy) was used to treat TB patients effectively.… continue reading

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