Melanoma risk is prevented by sun exposure. Case closed! -By Marc Sorenson, EdD
Melanoma risk between persons with high and low vitamin D levels
Melanoma risk is probably the most misunderstood topic in medicine. I recently wrote about the inverse association between vitamin D and melanoma.… continue reading
Disease prevention with the sun: Multiple Sclerosis
Grassroots Health May is Sunshine Month
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, auto-immune disease that affects the central nervous system. In MS, the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerves which disrupts the brain’s ability to communicate with the rest of the body.
The chemicals in sunscreen seep into your bloodstream after just one day, FDA says
N’dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAYPublished 9:45 p.m. ET May 6, 2019 | Updated 11:14 a.m. ET May 7, 2019
A recent FDA study found that certain sunscreen chemicals exceeded the FDA’s recommended threshold without a government safety inspection.… continue reading
Greetings! During the month of May, Grassrootshealth is raising awareness about the importance of the sun for health. While sun exposure, certain foods, and supplements provide the body with vitamin D, there are many vitamin D and non-vitamin D benefits that only the sun can provide.
The basic
premise of this article is that sun exposure causes melanoma. This is a false
premise, which causes the entire argument to fall apart.… continue reading
Salon owners – it's time to join forces and make a mark in the tanning industry. To maintain and develop a prosperous indoor tanning industry in Canada by educating Canadians on how to maximize the benefits while minimizing the manageable risks of responsible UV exposure. We will pursue continuous improvement of the perception of tanning amongst Canadians through scientific facts and research that support indoor tanning as an intelligent, controlled choice for UV exposure.
