In the News

Oakville first in Ontario to restrict tanning beds OAKVILLE BEAVER – Oakville became the first Ontario municipality to restrict tanning bed use Monday — anyone… Re: Oakville first in Ontario to ban youths from tanning beds, Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, The Oakville Beaver As the association representing the commercial indoor tanning industry in Canada, we are working with all levels of government to develop legally enforceable professional standards, which will protect consumers of all ages, not just teenagers.… continue reading

THURSDAY, Aug. 23 (HealthDay News) Taking vitamin D supplements may lower children’s risk of respiratory infections, according to a new study. The study included nearly 250 schoolchildren in Mongolia with low blood levels of vitamin D during winter. Taking a daily vitamin D supplement reduced their risk of respiratory infection by half, the researchers said.… continue reading

August 22, 2012 Vitamin D news From VitaminDcouncil.org Tanning centers in Scotland are now allowed to promote the benefits of tanning beds as a source of vitamin D, despite protest from the Scottish government. A leaflet produced by the Indigo Sun tanning center stated, “Exposure to UV light (whether from sunlight or sunbeds) is the most important source of vitamin D for people in the UK.”… continue reading

Smart Tan USA Magazine Sales may have been down this year because of Mother Nature’s extremely warm temperatures, like Toronto having summer in February. Plus the Dark Side’s (as I like to call them) negative media campaigns over the last year.… continue reading

Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation makes new investments in research, Researching the Benefits of vitamin D Posted Aug 23, 2012 By EMC News This year, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) awarded $9.9 million in grants supporting breast cancer research projects and fellowships across the province, including a grant to Dr.… continue reading