Benefits of Indoor Tanning
Medical studies show that moderate exposure to sunlight is crucial for the maintenance of good physical and psychological health. In fact, for most people, it may be riskier to avoid sunlight than to tan moderately, according to new research.
Your Source for Vitamin D U V-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.
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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.
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