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Why Do Tanning Beds Get Such Bad Press?

Posted on July 23rd, 2010 by admin  |  No Comments »

Some of the world’s cancer experts have classified tanning beds as a definite cause of cancer. Ultraviolet radiation emitted by tanning beds is described as a “probable carcinogen.” A new analysis of about 20 studies concludes that the risk of skin cancer climbs to 75% when people start using a tanning bed before age 30. [...]

 
 

What’s the Link between Vitamin D and Breast Cancer?

Posted on April 30th, 2010 by  |  1 Comment »

Vitamin D, the nutrient generated from the sun, not only supports your bone health, but it may also decrease the incidence of breast cancer in women, according to scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Scientists found that the majority of women with breast cancer have low levels of vitamin D, which may lead [...]

 
 

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 [...]

 
 

Can Vitamin D Help Prevent Premature Births?

Posted on October 30th, 2009 by  |  No Comments »

Every pregnant mother wants to give birth to a healthy, bouncing baby on time. For sure, if you were in her shoes, you would do your best to avoid having a premature birth (delivering before the baby has reached 37 weeks of development inside the womb) because you know that it can be life-threatening for [...]

 
 

Prevent Illness with the Help of Sunshine & Vitamin D

Posted on October 9th, 2009 by admin  |  No Comments »

Every autumn stirs up a lot of anxiety as your health becomes more vulnerable to possible infection. Any type of illness can attack your body any time if you’re not cautious. But don’t you worry, you can stay away from sickness at this time. The key is to keep your body in optimal health – [...]

 
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