The Benefits of Ultra Violet Exposure
There are several benefits of exposing your skin to Ultra Violet lights. Unfortunately, in some parts of the world, humans are unable to expose their skin to UV light all year ago. Frequenting a tanning salon therefore allows people to benefit from:
Your Source for Vitamin D
UV-B rays are the main source of Vitamin D for our bodies, which helps to promote healthy bones and the absorption of calcium and phosphorous in the body. Sunlight is the body's only natural and reliable source of Vitamin D. Studies suggest that this vitamin - linked to the prevention of breast, colon, prostate and ovarian cancers - cannot be reliably supplemented in our diet.
According to Dr. Reinhold Vieth of Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital, “Canadians do not receive adequate exposure to sunshine year round to maintain healthy levels of vitamin D.” To further this fact, Health Canada has stated that at 52 N in Edmonton, no synthesis of vitamin D occurs in the skin between October and March.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
70% of patients with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) show improvement after UV treatment, the only known cure for the "winter blues". Wirz-Justice, A., et al. "Light Therapy in Seasonal Affective Disorder is Dependent on Time of Day or Circadian Phase" Arch Gen Psychiatry. 50:929, 1993.
Reduce your risk of Heart Disease
Exposure to sunlight may have similar effects as exercise; decreased blood pressure, lower resting heart rate, a 39% increase in the output of blood. UV light is also known to help breakdown cholesterol.
Increase your Metabolism
Sunlight stimulates the thyroid gland, which boosts your metabolism.
Minimize your risk of Osteoporosis
Because UV exposure produces Vitamin D which helps in the absorption of calcium into bones, you could decrease your risk of developing osteoporosis.
Reduce Specific types of Cancers
Many types of cancer - including breast, colon, prostate and ovarian - are slowed or inhibited by increased exposure to sunlight. Some recent studies suggest that people receiving adequate amounts of vitamin D from UV exposure are 50% less likely to develop most cancers.
Reduce Common Colds
Ten minutes of exposure to ultraviolet light 1-3 times per week reduces the frequency of colds up to 40.3%.
Your Source for Vitamin D
UV-B rays are the main source of Vitamin D for our bodies, which helps to promote healthy bones and the absorption of calcium and phosphorous in the body. Sunlight is the body's only natural and reliable source of Vitamin D. Studies suggest that this vitamin - linked to the prevention of breast, colon, prostate and ovarian cancers - cannot be reliably supplemented in our diet.
According to Dr. Reinhold Vieth of Toronto's Mount Sinai Hospital, “Canadians do not receive adequate exposure to sunshine year round to maintain healthy levels of vitamin D.” To further this fact, Health Canada has stated that at 52 N in Edmonton, no synthesis of vitamin D occurs in the skin between October and March.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
70% of patients with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) show improvement after UV treatment, the only known cure for the "winter blues". Wirz-Justice, A., et al. "Light Therapy in Seasonal Affective Disorder is Dependent on Time of Day or Circadian Phase" Arch Gen Psychiatry. 50:929, 1993.
Reduce your risk of Heart Disease
Exposure to sunlight may have similar effects as exercise; decreased blood pressure, lower resting heart rate, a 39% increase in the output of blood. UV light is also known to help breakdown cholesterol.
Increase your Metabolism
Sunlight stimulates the thyroid gland, which boosts your metabolism.
Minimize your risk of Osteoporosis
Because UV exposure produces Vitamin D which helps in the absorption of calcium into bones, you could decrease your risk of developing osteoporosis.
Reduce Specific types of Cancers
Many types of cancer - including breast, colon, prostate and ovarian - are slowed or inhibited by increased exposure to sunlight. Some recent studies suggest that people receiving adequate amounts of vitamin D from UV exposure are 50% less likely to develop most cancers.
Reduce Common Colds
Ten minutes of exposure to ultraviolet light 1-3 times per week reduces the frequency of colds up to 40.3%.