News Archive for September, 2012

The most prolific natural health advocate on the web has issued a statement blasting the American Cancer Society for not embracing better cancer-prevention programs ­ including encouraging people to optimize their vitamin D blood levels with regular UV exposure.

Dr. …

Think maintaining a Google+ page for your business is a waste of time? Here’s why you’re wrong. Even if you don’t think that you will be able to connect with many potential customers directly via the social network, having a …

An International Smart Tan Network survey of 6,881 indoor tanning clients revealed that 11 percent of tanning clients say a doctor referred them to a tanning salon for therapeutic reasons and that 28 percent of those referring physicians were dermatologists. …

Around this time of year, everyone begins bustling for the next busy season. Salon owners change the product lineup and think up some new specials, but many feel a little intimidated by the idea of really changing their business for …

The World Health Organization has acknowledged that indoor workers — who get 3-9 times less UV exposure than their outdoor counterparts – get more melanomas.

It’s in writing on the World Health Organization’s web site in a statement that acknowledges …

“For adequate protection against melanoma, non-melanoma skin cancers and photo-aging, everyone over the age of six months should use sunscreen daily year-round, in any weather.” — The Skin Cancer Foundation’s “Guide to Sunscreen” on the Foundation’s web site.

Sunscreen manufacturers …

Increase prices without losing customers with tips from the article “3 Smarter Ways to Raise Prices” from Inc.com. When the cost of doing business rises, increasing prices may be the only way to survive; but customers aren’t always so understanding. …

Six out of 10 tanning salon owners say the third quarter of 2012 has been slower than the same period last year, according to a SmartTan.com poll conducted this month. That’s the opposite of the same poll conducted for the …