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Listen to Your Customers, They’re Smarter than You

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
A successful retailer once told us to, “Listen to your customers because they’re smarter than you.” He also pointed out that the letters that form the word LISTEN also spell SILENT – you can’t listen to a customer if your mouth is open. continue reading

Short term UVB exposure significantly improves vitamin D levels among obese individuals

Monday, March 20, 2017
Serum 25(OH)D levels significantly improved among participants who received medium to high UVB treatment, with obese individuals increasing 23.6 and 26.7%, respectively (p = 0.01), and participants with a healthy weight improving 15.6% (p= 0.02). continue reading

4 Reasons You Should Be Spending Time In The Sun Every Day

Wednesday, March 15, 2017
A Derm recommends 2000 to 5000 IU a day for Vitamin D. See JCTA Note continue reading

U.S. Derms Refer 900,000 To Sunbeds: Survey

Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Based on the survey, dermatologists refer an estimated 900,000 people to sunbeds in the United States every year. continue reading

How sunscreen could be causing skin cancer, not the sun

Tuesday, March 14, 2017
We’ve been made to fear the sun, and, as a result, adults and children are choosing to drench themselves in a bath of toxic, hormone-disrupting chemicals.... Sunscreens are a huge contributor to toxins in the body, being absorbed within seconds of application. continue reading

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