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Why I Agreed to Not Fight the FTC on Tanning Beds – Mercola
Friday, April 15, 2016
Why I Agreed to Not Fight the FTC on Tanning Beds
April 15, 2016
By Dr. Mercola
… continue readingOn July 29, 2014, a U.S. surgeon general’s “Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer Report” was released.1,2,3,4 “Tanned skin is damaged skin, and we need to shatter the myth that tanned skin is a sign of health,” said acting Surgeon General Dr.
Study shows higher levels of vitamin D corresponds to lower cancer risk
Friday, April 8, 2016
If you want to lower your risk of cancer, you may want to safely soak up the sun or start taking a supplement you probably already have in your cupboard. continue reading
Sunlight Institute: Sunbeds Stimulate Vitamin D Production
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Sunlight Institute: Sunbeds Stimulate Vitamin D Production
Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 SmartTan.com
By Dr. Marc Sorenson, Sunlight Institute
A new study indicates that tanning beds stimulate the production of vitamin D by the skin.[1] The researchers compared dark-skinned people with Caucasians and found that tanning-bed sessions increased vitamin D levels almost identically in both ethnic groups.
… continue readingEvidence emerges that 45% of common sunscreen ingredients mess with sperm function
Monday, April 4, 2016
Evidence emerges that 45% of common sunscreen ingredients mess with sperm function
But don't freak out.
FIONA MACDONALD
4 APR 2016
Researchers have found that 13 out of 29 UV filters used in sunscreens in the US and Europe can disrupt the function of human sperm cells - with some even mimicking the effect of the female hormone progesterone, and messing with sperm mobility. continue reading
Kaiser Permanente Calls Out Sun Avoidance as “Misguided”
Monday, April 4, 2016
Kaiser Permanente Calls Out Sun Avoidance as “Misguided”
April 04, 2016
By Dr. Mercola
Story at-a-glance
- Over the past 40+ years, dermatologists have promulgated the idea that you should never be exposed to direct sunlight because it will damage your skin and cause skin cancer
- Recent research shows women who got regular sun exposure had a higher risk for melanoma compared to sun avoiders, but they also had a lower all-cause mortality risk—likely due to their increased vitamin D levels
- Kaiser Permanente is now bucking the status quo by recommending sun exposure, and issuing healthy sunbathing tips
Over the past 40+ years, dermatologists have promoted the idea that you should never be exposed to direct sunlight because it will damage your skin and cause skin cancer.
