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Sunbeds Best ‘D’ Source: Study
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
A European study showed that three non-burning sunbed sessions weekly was more effective at raising vitamin D blood levels than 1,000 IU of daily vitamin D pills. continue reading
What is the Proper Amount of Time to Be in the Sun?
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
A minimal erythema dose is defined by a pinkness of the skin about 1-6 hours after sun exposure, going away within 24 hours. Sunny Hippocrates, our sunshine cartoon mascot, says to get no more than a *smidge* pink. There is no single erythema dose or sun exposure time recommendation, due in part to differences in skin type and .... continue reading
It’s nude gardening day on Saturday
Monday, May 7, 2018
"It's real good. It's easier on the body. You still get the same amount of vitamin D from the sun, whether it's blazing heat or cooler sun as in now." continue reading
Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles 4/23/18—4/29/18
Monday, May 7, 2018
Research shows that for every death caused by diseases that are associated with sun exposure, there are about 328 deaths caused by diseases that are associated with sun deprivation. continue reading
Could Indoor Tanning Actually Be Good For You?
Monday, May 7, 2018
Tanning (UVB/UVA) first became associated with "health" after Arnold Rikli the "sun doctor" first used light therapy to treat tuberculosis in Slovenia in 1855. continue reading
