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UK rays responsible for more than a third of most recent sunburn cases
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
The UK is now saying moderation is the key 'We all need some sun to make vitamin D for healthy bones, but overexposure to the sun’s rays can cause sunburn, which is a sign that the DNA in your skin cells has been damaged." They are no longer saying a tan is overexposure. continue reading
Researchers hope to discover the perfect amount of sun for your skin
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
The JCTA and VDS are following this research closely. Our hope is to use this to prove based on Vitamin D researchers recommendation of 5000 to 7000 IU a day , how much exposure is really required continue reading
The Value Created by Marketing
Thursday, August 29, 2013
This article is not about why marketing is valuable (which it certainly is). Rather, it’s about the value that marketing makes in the minds of your current and potential customers or clients, and how to use that for your benefit.
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Tanning beds no-no for minors come Sept. 1 in PEI
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Legislation to prohibit the use of tanning beds by anyone under the age of 18 will come into effect Sept. 1. The article doesn't mention there is a medical exemption. The PEI regulation are not harsh, they include a liecnse, warning sign (sign that salons could live with). The full regulations are uploaded in the government section in the Member's Area
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Doctors Discovering Benefits of Vitamin D
Thursday, August 29, 2013
A new research paper written by two primary care practitioners is encouraging family doctors to take responsibility to help eliminate vitamin D deficiency in their patients. The Vitamin D Society supports the recommendations which were based on a thorough review of the scientific evidence of vitamin D health benefits and its role in disease prevention. continue reading
