In the News
Are Tanning Beds Really as Dangerous as Arsenic and Mustard Gas?
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
International cancer experts have moved tanning beds and ultraviolet radiation into the top cancer risk category, deeming both to be definite causes of cancer. For years, scientists have described tanning beds and ultraviolet radiation as “probable carcinogens.” A new analysis of about 20 studies concludes the risk of skin cancer jumps by 75 percent when people start using tanning beds before age 30.… continue reading
Carole Baggerly – Vitamin D prevents Breast Cancer seminar – Aug 17th 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Are you ready to prevent breast cancer NOW? A recent story from Canada was that there was a 94% greater probability of cancer recurrence in women with low vitamin D levels. There’s no need for this to continue. We can stop breast cancer now!… continue reading
Is more sun the answer to low vitamin D?
Thursday, August 13, 2009
A study of Caucasian female twins prompts researchers to ask if public health advice to avoid the sun could be causing low vitamin D levels. Research produced by the Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology, King’s College London, has shown that vitamin D levels are lower in fair-skinned Caucasian women than in Caucasian women with darker skin types.… continue reading
AARP Magazine tells readers: Get More Sun!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
One of the nation’s most powerful lobbying blocks printed a story in its bi-monthly consumer magazine urging people to realize that Vitamin D is “The Sunshine Vitamin” for a reason and to get some sun or risk vitamin D deficiency. The American Association of Retired Persons printed an article written by Dr.… continue reading
Tanning gets bad rap
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The StarPhoenix
It’s time to fully evaluate the reports that have been in the news recently suggesting that getting a suntan is now in the same risk category as arsenic. Humans need sun exposure to survive and thrive. We have not seen a single study that would suggest getting a tan without a burn would constitute a significant risk factor for permanent skin damage.… continue reading
