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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.
Blinded by the Light
Sunday, April 3, 2016
Alright now… go enjoy yourself some of the health promoting UVB sunshine. Just don’t try to get an entire summer’s worth of sun exposure in a day continue reading
“UV-Doping” – A New Scandal Targets Russian Use of UV-Exposure
Friday, April 1, 2016
The report, made by the research institute “Independent Doping Inhibition Organization Technologies” (IDIOT), uncover a common and semi-official use of UV-exposure with the purpose of increasing the overall performance of Russian athletes. continue reading
Kaiser Permanente is recommending sun!
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Kaiser Permanente is the largest managed care organization in the US. continue reading
Combating Alzheimer’s Disease with Vitamin D
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Spring is on the way and with it comes sunshine and vitamin D. While vitamin D generated by the sun, or gained through supplements, has several positive affects on the human body, it is becoming increasingly important for older adults and seniors to get their fill of the sunshine vitamin to help prevent disease. continue reading
