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From Carole Baggerly, GrassrootsHealth<\/em><\/p>\n

In an effort to increase public awareness of the importance of sunshine to human health, we have declared May to be \u201cNational Sunshine Month.\u201d<\/p>\n

With the transition from an agrarian to a technology-driven society, and other shifts in cultural behavior over the past several decades, Americans spend more time indoors than at any time in human history. The resulting decrease in exposure to sunlight is inhibiting our ability to fight many life-threatening diseases, including diabetes, colon cancer, breast cancer and ironically, even skin cancer.Missing sunlight puts us at serious risk of a multitude of dangerous health problems. It is essential that we improve public understanding of the need for sunshine exposure and its related health outcomes.<\/p>\n

Over the next four weeks, we will show you how to Harness the Power of the Sun for Health. Our goal is to provide you with education and tools to (1) assess your current situation, (2) set sunshine goals, (3) track vitamin D levels, and (4) record health outcomes.<\/p>\n

Advice from some within the medical community, and even our own government, encouraging Americans to avoid the sun is an immense threat to human health. Click here to view a great infographic that you can share and post \u2013 to increase awareness about the benefits of sunshine.<\/p>\n

Also new this month, thanks to our sponsors Bio-Tech Pharmacal and Solar D sunscreen, is the ability to put our money where our mouth is. We strongly believe that most people who haven\u2019t measured are not in the recommended 40-60 ng\/ml range. To this end, for any new person that joins D*action in May \u2013 if their results come back within 40-60 ng\/ml \u2013 they may apply for a full refund (not including shipping, first 40 applicants).<\/p>\n

Go out to your friends and family \u2013 dare them to test their levels! It will be FREE if they are within 40-60 ng\/ml. If you want to be part of a Facebook campaign about knowing your level, please contact us \u2013 we are looking for people who want to share their story.<\/p>\n

Onwards!<\/p>\n

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SmartTan.com news articles regularly report medical and scientific information to keep you abreast of current events related to UV light. This information is not intended to be used by any party to make unwarranted health claims to promote sunbed usage. Indoor tanning businesses are obligated to communicate a fair and balanced message to all clients about your products and services including the potential risks associated with indoor tanning. Contact your Smart Tan representative to find out more about what you can and can\u2019t say in your tanning salon business.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a9 2017 International Smart Tan Network. All rights reserved.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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