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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
  • May 05, 2019
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STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Both ultraviolet A (UVA) and the near-infrared light spectrum increase NO.
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The Healing Power of the Sun: A History of Phototherapy

Friday, May 17, 2019
Current public health messaging tells us to avoid the sun due to skin cancer fears, but this advice ignores the fact that humans have a long cultural history of appreciation of the sun and use of UV radiation for disease treatment.… continue reading

Listen to Science: These Are the Health Benefits of the Beach

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Listen to Science: These Are the Health Benefits of the Beach

File this story under “Things I didn’t need science to tell me, but am delighted to have the proof.” Several different studies show that a trip to the water is good for us, with health benefits of the beach being reduced stress levels and making us happier and more creative.… continue reading

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