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The heat is on

Monday, April 13, 2009
By SHARON LEM, SUN MEDIA More than three years after the Canadian Cancer Society called on the province to ban minors from tanning salons — because of cancer risks — no moves have been made to regulate the industry. And it’s been six months since the Canadian Cancer Society released a study showing that artificial tanning facilities in Toronto are not following Health Canada’s voluntary safety guidelines, including those related to the protection of underaged youth and the identification of individuals at greater risk of developing skin cancer.… continue reading

75% reduction in breast cancer & colon cancer

Saturday, April 11, 2009
75% reduction in breast cancer & colon cancer mortality rates with vitamin D To watch the Video go to: www.youtube.com/watchv=9FMlQeH8RFA&feature=channel_page Be part of the research project that will prove your tanning equipment produces Vitamin D. Sign up today and get your Vitamin D Blood Test Kit at www.grassrootshealth.net.… continue reading

Avoiding sunburn to get healthy sun exposure

Saturday, April 11, 2009
Examiner.com – USA Too much sunshine can cause skin cancer. One out of five people in the US will get skin cancer sometime in their life. But avoiding sunburn and getting sensible sunlight exposure can be a health benefit. Taking a walk or gardening in warm spring sun just has a way of lifting our mood.… continue reading

Get Your Vitamin D From Food or Supplements—Not Tanning Beds

Saturday, April 11, 2009
By Insciences | Cincinnati There’s no question that vitamin D does the body good, but tanning beds and unprotected sun exposure are not the best ways to get it, according to dermatologists with UC Physicians. “The risk for skin cancer from UV light exposure outweighs the benefit of obtaining your necessary vitamin D from intentional UV exposure,” says Ann Neff, MD, a dermatologic surgeon with UC Physicians and assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine.… continue reading

Tanning salon association says banning teens is not the solution

Wednesday, April 8, 2009
By Caitlyn Craggs DURHAM — An association of tanning salon owners says preventing sunburns should be the focus for health officials concerned about an increased risk of skin cancer and banning teens from tanning salons is not the solution. The Canadian Cancer Society wants the provincial government to stop teens under the age of 18 from using tanning beds.… continue reading

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