In the News
Cancer Society wants Sarnia bylaw restricting tanning beds for youth
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Using a salon tanning bed shouldn’t be an option for anyone under 18, says the local manager of the Canadian Cancer Society.
And Helen Cole has asked Sarnia to introduce a bylaw prohibiting youth from using tanning beds.
The machines can emit ultraviolet radiation at levels five times higher than the midday summer sun, Cole said, noting melanoma is among the most common form of cancer for Canadians aged 15 to 29.… continue reading
Canadian Medical Associations Announce Support of Vitamin D Scientists’
Monday, June 6, 2011
Call to D*Action for Testing and Higher Serum Levels
The Ontario Society of Physicians for Complementary Medicine and the Section of
Complementary and Integrative Medicine of the Ontario Medical Association have become the
first public health organizations to officially endorse and pledge their support for the
GrassrootsHealth Scientists’ Call to D*action.… continue reading
Endocrine Society Announces New Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vitamin D
Monday, June 6, 2011
The Endocrine Society released new clinical practice guidelines calling for vitamin D
concentrations of 30-60 ng/ml (75-150 nmol/L), closely approaching the recommendation of
40-60 ng/ml of the GrassrootsHealth’ consortium of vitamin D experts.… continue reading
Uvalux Tanning & Support and Can Tan Sun Systems Come Together!
Monday, June 6, 2011
The team at Uvalux Tanning & Support and CanTan Sun Systems are pleased to announce their upcoming merger! This exciting partnership unites two marketleaders and brings together an outstanding support team for the Indoor Tanning Industry.… continue reading
Teen tanning regulations proposed for Prince Edward County
Monday, June 6, 2011
Educating teens about tanning is the driving force behind a proposed bylaw to regulate teen tanning in Prince Edward County.
In fact, Barb Proctor, a Picton councillor, says she’s not even trying to regulate teen tanning.
“It’s not a witchhunt on the tanning industry,” said Proctor.… continue reading
