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Positive Messages About Sunbeds: Sunlight Institute

Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Although I occasionally try to balance the messages about tanning beds, this blog is meant neither to discourage nor promote their use. The readers should make up their minds after weighing the evidence. In a recent blog, I mentioned some positive messages about tanning-bed use, which included the following: continue reading

Weekly NewsLetter – May is National Sunshine Month

Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Similarly, a systematic review of 26 case-control and 19 cohort studies demonstrated a consistent inverse association between chronic sun exposure and the following cancers: colorectal-, breast-, prostate-, and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. continue reading

Heat Up Your Summer Sales: Keep traffic and cash flowing

Thursday, May 12, 2016
‘Tis the season all salon owners dread — summer. But successful salons aren’t suffering during the summer season — they’re getting innovative and diversifying. continue reading

The sun, Vitamin D, and what that means for you

Thursday, May 12, 2016
It is also wise to avoid getting burned by wearing protective clothing or using homemade sunscreen for prolonged exposure, especially early in the year, but a good diet and a few supplements are often far more effective for day-to-day sun protection. You can also use coconut oil on the skin for light protection, as it is naturally about SPF 4. continue reading

National Sunshine Month Newsletter

Thursday, May 12, 2016
Do you know why we chose the word 'harness'? The definition of harness is to bring under conditions for effective use, to gain control over for a particular end. That is what we aim to help you do with the sun - to harness its power for your health. continue reading

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