In the News
Are Derms Lying About Vitamin D?
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
“It should be noted that the predominate emission of tanning lamp is in the UVA range, while cutaneous synthesis of vitamin D is only induced by UVB.” — Dr. Henry Lim, American Academy of Dermatology Council on Science and Research and chair of dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich.
What factor sunscreen?
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
“Sun cream guidelines ‘leave millions at risk’,” reported The Daily Telegraph.
According to the article, experts have called the decision of “NHS watchdog” NICE to recommend using factor 15 sunscreen a “blunder”.
Sarnia Mayor Bradley wants staff to consider indoor tanning bylaw
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley wants City Council to ask city staff to explore the idea of implementing a municipal bylaw prohibiting anyone under the age of 18 from using an indoor tanning bed.
… continue readingCancer 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
