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Youth ban at tanning salons mulled by Victoria

Friday, July 16, 2010
Going out to get a tan in Victoria could soon feel a lot like heading to the bar if a proposal to ban underage patrons from tanning salons is passed into law.
The Capital Regional District is considering a bylaw that would ban people under 18 from using tanning beds, and would require identification from anyone who appears under 25.
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Free Tanning Salon Business Plan

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
http://www.mniop.org/community-evidence/free-tanning-salon-business-plan.html When get a business loan for tanning business Salon, very important that you have a structured business plan that will better help you show how you intend to operate your Tanning Salon, how the business will operate, how you intend to market the business, the anticipated financial results of your company, and how you intend to repay your debt obligations.… continue reading

Dramatically increasing vitamin D may prevent osteoporosis

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Osteoporosis is one of the most dreaded diseases of aging, often leading to hip fractures and other painful bone breaks that contribute to premature death. But it is possible to prevent the debilitating disease — which afflicts an estimated two million Canadians — by dramatically upping vitamin D consumption, says the scientific advisory committee for Osteoporosis Canada.
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Is Profit Behind Dermatology’s ‘Sun Scare’ Message?

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

There’s a strange health tug-of-war going on. Doctors are now telling us to get back into the sun for better health since a large majority of Americans are being deprived of natural vitamin D and other benefits associated with sunshine. Meanwhile, the cosmetic dermatology industry seems to be turning up the heat on their “stay out of the sun, wear sunscreen 24/7” message.

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Tanning bed law essential: cancer society

Monday, July 12, 2010
 

The Medical Society of P.E.I. and the Canadian Cancer Society are still waiting for the province to move on legislation for tanning beds, and they say guidelines aren’t enough.

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