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Urgent Changes in Policy Regarding Sunshine Exposure and Health – May is Sunshine Month

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Based on the latest research, experts now urge everyone to take an individualized approach to sun exposure advice based on skin type – learn more this May during the 8th annual Sunshine Month

Key Points

  • New recommendations for sun exposure guidelines are now being tailored according to unique differences between three specific groups to correctly consider both the risks and benefits among each group, based on skin type, risk of skin cancer, and risk of vitamin D deficiency, officially recommending increased sun exposure for darker skinned people
  • It is important to keep in mind that there are many benefits to sunshine exposure beyond vitamin D; exposure to UV radiation has many benefits independent of vitamin D, particularly for the immune system, with adequate vitamin D status being an indicator of having received sufficient sun exposure to obtain other benefits
  • This Sunshine Month, please share this health-promoting information about safe, sensible sun exposure by following GrassrootsHealth, sharing the information and resources provided, and encouraging others to use the information to determine how they can best customize their sun exposure habits based on their skin type
    Discover more about the health benefits of sensible, safe sun exposure with our free eBook here

Encinitas, CA (May 1, 2024) Official recommendations for sunshine exposure have been evolving at a rapid pace over the last few years, although most of the general public has remained unaware of this new advice.
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Sunshine is an important determinant of vitamin D status even among high-dose supplement users:

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Sunshine is an important determinant of vitamin D status even among high-dose supplement users: secondary analysis of a randomised controlled trial in Crohn’s disease patients

F O’Sullivan, T Raftery, M van Weele, J van Geffen, D McNamara, C O’Morain, N Mahmud, D Kelly, M Healy, M O’Sullivan, L Zgaga
Sunshine is considered to be the most important source of vitamin D.
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Register to become an expert on New Sunshine Mid-Season Launches! May 7th 11amEST

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Register to become an expert on New Sunshine Mid-Season Launches!
 
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New Promotions from Devoted Creations

Monday, April 29, 2024
May promo deals from Devoted Creations.
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‘Sun Scare’ Purveyors Sizzling Over Bacon?

Saturday, April 27, 2024
By Joseph Levy American Suntanning Association There’s a $64,000 question in the science of indoor tanning, and it has nothing to do with anything you’d ever find in a sunbed salon. Look no further than your kitchen. The World Health Organization years ago shocked many in the public health community by adding “processed meat” – yes, that includes bacon – to its list of substances it considers carcinogenic to humans.… continue reading

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