Vitamin D

We get vitamin D through exposure to the suns powerful ultraviolet rays, from our diet and dietary supplements. Recent studies over the past several years have shown that adequate vitamin D in the body is responsible for the reduction of many chronic diseases. Vitamin D, nicknamed “The Sunshine Vitamin” has shown to reduce the factors that result in diseases like osteoporosis, lymphoma, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and several forms of cancer including prostate, lung, colon and even skin cancer. Indoor tanning has also shown to help cases of eczema and psoriasis.Though vitamin D can be absorbed into the body through foods and supplements, the most effective way to get it is through the skin in the form of sunlight. Researchers conclude that to get the optimal amount of vitamin D, it is practically impossible through only enriched foods and supplements. This healthy amount of sunlight can be achieved through controlled exposure to the sun and through professional, indoor tanning.




S.A.D.

Safe, indoor tanning has also shown to help counter react the effects of lack of sunshine in the long winter months, common in Canada. Clinically known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), can trigger feelings of depression, lethargy, fatigue and other health problems.


Lifestyle

Lava Suntan Studios takes a “Lifestyle” approach to tanning. We promote safety and professionalism while our customers gain the health and wellness benefits of tanning. Lava believes it is important that you are aware and insist on clean, well-maintained tanning facilities. Lava Suntan Studios takes this very seriously. Our beds are maintained beyond manufacturers recommendations, ensuring the highest level of quality and consistency at all of our locations.

 

Benefits of UV Exposure - JCTA (Joint Canadian Tanning Assoc.) http://www.tancanada.org/

Vitamin D production is one of the benefits that has been associated with human exposure to ultraviolet-B (UVB) emitted in sunlight and by an estimated 90 percent of commercial indoor tanning equipment. While the North American indoor tanning industry conducts indoor tanning as a cosmetic service, an undeniable physiological side-effect of this service is that indoor tanning clients manufacture sufficient levels of vitamin D as a result of indoor tanning sessions1. Because there is mounting evidence that vitamin D deficiency is prevalent in Canadian society2, and because of Canada's northerly latitude which makes natural vitamin D production outdoors impossible six months of the year3, the benefit of this side-effect from cosmetic tanning deserves due consideration.

Great Information about your health and the importance of Vitamin D


www.tanawareness.com/

www.sunlightinstitute.org/

www.vitamindsociety.org

www.vitamindcouncil.org

www.nytimes.com/health