Blog Entries tagged 'indoor tanning'

Vitamin D Deficiency Common in Pre-menopausal Women with Breast Cancer

rwilson@etstan.com — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Studies are finding pre-menopausal women in early stages of breast cancer also suffer from Vitamin D deficiency, indicating there might be a link. Vitamin D is a booster of the immune system and helps the body fight off a variety of bacterial infections � and possibly more. There�s an increasing amount of evidence which shows breast cancer is less likely in women with high levels of Vitamin D.

Researchers at Columbia University reported that in their study of 103 pre-menopausal women [...]

Rhode Island Seeks to Further Limit Teen Tanning

rwilson@etstan.com — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Parents generally have some serious say-so in their children�s lives up to age 18, when they legally become adults. And as such, many states require parental permission to allow teens to tan at an indoor tanning salon.

However, now in Massachusetts, state lawmakers are proposing to go a step further, and require a complete ban on indoor tanning for anyone under the age of 16 � and Rhode Island is likely to follow. This is leaving many tanning salon proprietors scratching their heads i [...]

A Weapon in the Fight Against Flu and the Blues

rwilson@etstan.com — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The recent swine flu scare had everyone worried about their health, but there�s good news for those �ounce of prevention� types and it�s called Vitamin D. Having enough is important because recent studies have shown when levels of vitamin D are low, we�re more susceptible to colds and flus. So while not exactly a cure, it is effective in staving off those rampant viruses floating around at the office.

Vitamin D is actually a hormone which encourages and empowers your immune system thr [...]

Missouri Wants to Ban Teen Tanning

rwilson@etstan.com — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Missouri will be joining the ranks of 16 states that are considering legislation to limit or ban teens� use of indoor tanning salons . Legislative proposals range from requiring parental consent, to requiring a doctor�s note, to outright banning of minors.

This is in addition to the 29 states which already have restrictive indoor tanning laws for teens on the lawbooks.

Proponents of such limitations say it�s for the protection of minors, much like the cigarette sales laws. [...]

What if They Ask: Can I Tan With Baby Oil?

rwilson@etstan.com — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100

It�s almost the stuff of urban legends � the famous (or infamous) baby oil tan.

For years people on beaches and in backyards slathered themselves down with baby oil to get a deep, dark tan. And it worked. People who could tan would find they did tan when they �laid out� coated with baby oil.

Those were also the days of some pretty serious bikini lines.

But as always, times have changed, and so have people�s tanning accouterments. So is tanning with baby oil a cla [...]

What if They Ask: Can I Tan On a Cloudy or Cool Day?

rwilson@etstan.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Seasons come and seasons go, and along with them, warm weather. Clearly it�s more desirable to lay in the sun during the warm, balmy temperatures of summer than during the more chilly temperatures of spring and fall.

Still, personal comfort aside, does the temperature affect the ability to tan? Do you get goose-bump patterns if you�re cold? (The answer is, of course, no.) What about laying out on a cloudy day � is that a waste of time, or is there a silver lining?
Why? Well, apparently, over-exposure to UV rays can actually cause sterility. And because the tip of the male penis is ac [...]

Vitamin D Links to Colorectal Cancer Patients

rwilson@etstan.com — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Yet another personal health study has been published linking vitamin D deficiency to colon or colorectal cancer. According to the scientists at the Roswell Park Cancer Institute, "vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal polyps and cancer ."

And while this isn't necessarily new news, it's one of the first studies to measure the impact of vitamin D supplements as opposed to simply measuring the outcome of a vitamin D deficiency or measuring vit [...]

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Aggravated Asthma Symptoms

rwilson@etstan.com — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100

I'm definitely not a regular reader of the American Journal of Respiratory and Clinical Care Medicine and I'm going to guess that neither are most of my readers. However, next month's issue of the journal has a compelling article connecting vitamin D deficiencies with increased or aggravated asthma symptoms.

And while the article title, Serum Vitamin D Levels and Markers of Severity of Childhood Asthma in Costa Rica , may not suggest it's the most compelling nighttime reading, anyone [...]

The Importance of Vitamin D Levels in Critically Ill Patients

etstanningbeds+bill@gmail.com — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that a high percentage of critically ill patients also suffered from vitamin D deficiencies.

Now, I'm all about vitamin D and its incredible health benefits (bone health, immune boosting, etc), but I'm a little concerned about the quality of this study.

First, it only followed 20 male and 22 female patients, [...]

Skin Type May Affect Vitamin D Levels

rwilson@etstan.com — Thu, 14 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Last month, USA Today published an interesting article covering the relationship between skin types and vitamin D absorption .

While dark-skinned or darker-skinned individuals always thought themselves to be safe when it came to sun exposure, it seems they may now have to worry about being too safe. You see, darker-skinned people tend to absorb sunlight and synthesize vitamin D at a much slower rate than light-skinned individuals.

According to Boston University professor Mi [...]

Who Should NOT Use Tanning Beds

rwilson@etstan.com — Wed, 13 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Not everyone can enjoy the benefits of indoor tanning. People who have an exceptionally fair skin type, are pregnant, have a photosensitivity to light, or are currently taking medications that may cause photosensitivity, then tanning may not be for them.

As a tanning salon owner, you need to check with your customers to see if they fall into any of the following categories. This can help you avoid angry customers, or worse, legal trouble.

People With a Type 1/Fair Skin Type [...]

Indoor Tanning Tips

rwilson@etstan.com — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Indoor tanning works, but how well it works often depends on you, the tanner. Follow these tips to get a golden tan with serious staying power:
Avoid the Shower Before and After you TanYou shouldn't shower right before you tan. Showering can actually strip the body of its natural oils and you want your skin to be as moist as possible to both help the tan develop and prevent your skin from drying out.

Showering right after a visit to the tanning salon is also going to wreak h [...]

The Four (or Six) Skin Types for Indoor Tanning

rwilson@etstan.com — Mon, 11 May 2009 01:00:00 +0100

If you're going to start indoor tanning, you should begin with at least an understanding of the different skin types and where you fall within that spectrum. Why? Because the tanning needs and restrictions for Type 2 skin are going to vary compared to, say, Type 4 skin.

We provide all of this information to our tanning salon owners. If you're new to tanning, any salon owner can (and should) be able to provide you with this information.