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Ontario Government to Fast Track Tanning Bed Legislation – Vote Sept 11th

Friday, September 6, 2013
Following our previous commitment, next Wednesday, September 11th, our government will move forward with a programming motion in order to quickly pass this life-saving bill into law by the end of September. In August, both opposition parties committed to fast-track this important bill. Since then, both parties have been consulted on our intention to fast-track this legislation to pass it by the end of September. continue reading

New review covers some of the biggest questions in vitamin D

Thursday, September 5, 2013
One interesting question salon owners should read "What effect can sun exposure have on mortality?" Doctor Grant also did the same research for Canada. This was funded by the Vitamin D Society. If you would like a copy, please let us know continue reading

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. Make sure your badge is in your window and on your website - JCTA Member Logo continue reading

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