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A Word of Caution: Taking Showers Can Affect Your Vitamin D Levels

Posted on November 20th, 2009 by admin  |  No Comments »

Did you know that showering can decrease your body’s levels of Vitamin D? Yes, as unusual as it seems, taking a shower after exposure to the sun or a safe tanning bed can actually reduce your body’s absorption of Vitamin D through the skin. How does this happen? To help you understand why this phenomenon [...]

 
 

TLC Tips to Naturally Protect Yourself from Sunburn

Posted on September 25th, 2009 by  |  1 Comment »

Your skin needs a daily dose of “TLC” (tender loving care) to keep it looking healthy and beautiful all the time. This means pampering it when you’re at home, but especially when you’re tanning outside in the sun. Remember that although sunlight is beneficial to your skin and overall health – helping your body produce [...]

 
 

How Much Sun Exposure Do You Need?

Posted on August 14th, 2009 by  |  No Comments »

Do you have any idea how much sun your body needs? How do you know when it is too much or too little? Excessive sun exposure may cause skin cancer, while too little may cause a deficiency in Vitamin D, the nutrient that helps boost your immune system and protects you from many types of [...]

 
 

Tips on How to Avoid Sunburn

Posted on August 7th, 2009 by  |  5 Comments »

It is summer once again, the best time of the year to have fun in the sun. Go out and enjoy the sunshine. Sunbathe, swim, play tennis and do other fun activities while outdoors. Basking in the sun is not only a pleasurable experience; it is also healthy for you. Did you know that a [...]