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By Darya Pino, Science Editor Both environmental and genetic factors seem to play a role in the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), but determining an exact cause of the disease has been elusive. Now new evidence suggests that vitamin D may play a direct role in regulating a gene known to be associated with MS.… continue reading

SmartTan.com Vitamin D production is one of the benefits that has been associated with human exposure to ultraviolet-B (UVB) emitted in sunlight and by an estimated 90 percent of commercial indoor tanning equipment. While the North American indoor tanning community conducts indoor tanning as a cosmetic service, an undeniable physiological side-effect of this service is that indoor tanning enthusiasts manufacture sufficient levels of vitamin D as a result of indoor tanning sessions.… continue reading

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 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

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