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How Dermatologists Fuel Chronic Disease Rates With Their Flawed Sun Exposure Guidelines
Monday, March 14, 2016
This is an irrational and shortsighted position that lacks any credibility. The scientific evidence, now running in excess of 34,000 studies, detail that UV exposure is essential, both for vitamin D production and other benefits unrelated to vitamin D. continue reading
Sun Conundrum: UV Protection and Vitamin D
Friday, March 4, 2016
This darker pigment served as a natural sunscreen (approximately an SPF of 4- 6), absorbing the brunt of UVB while allowing a small amount in for the health benefits such as those stated above. This system worked great until humans began migrating from Africa to places in the world with less light. continue reading
Spray Tans Enter the Presidential Debate
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
“He has a terrible spray tan…It’s perhaps the worst I’ve ever seen,” Rubio said. continue reading
SUN EXPOSURE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN VITAMIN D TO STOP CANCER DEVELOPMENT
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
While both UV irradiation and vitamin D supplementation decreased the overall area covered by tumors, only UV exposure inhibited malignant progression” continue reading
Can Dark Days of Winter Put You At Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency?
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
For decades, dermatologists and other medical experts have been telling us to avoid direct sun exposure like the plague to reduce skin cancer risk. But the latest research shows that too little sunlight — particularly during the dark days of winter — has a downside, too. continue reading
