Sun Tanning

The people who actually conduct dermatological research on tanning and ultraviolet light have a different view of tanning.  It differs from the “pop dermatology” perspective that any tan is bad for you.  Instead of promoting the intelligent message that sunburn is the enemy, many uninformed members of the medical profession spread a distorted and alarmist […]

   When it comes to sun exposure, there are things that we can all agree on.  We all know that the warmth of the sun feels great on our skin.  Sadly, we’re also aware that it can cause damage.  Can the pros and cons be balanced out, or do we have to stay out of the […]

(This is from William Campbell Douglass, MD, a doctor I have respect for who treats his patient using only alternatives.  He also wrote a book called Into the Light, where he recommends Photoluminescence Therapy.) Ultraviolet Light Sunlight has had a bad rap lately.  I remember as a kid, one of three sons, being kicked outside […]

  Sun Tanning (Let’s get real about it!) As you may know, we are firm believers in things that are natural. It is always a good place to begin in any discussion concerning health. It is also a good place to start in looking for balance in health issues, nutrients and when considering the “dangers” […]

Introduction Have you ever found yourself staring at a shelf of different sunscreen products wondering which one is the best? Does “SPF” mean, “Some-People-Forget” or “Sunburn-Pain-Factor”? That can’t be it. But with so many choices, many people find themselves resorting to “Which one smells best?” as a way of choosing a product. It is not […]

Top Sunscreen Products The EWG rating for each sunscreen product is a combination of its efficacy and health safety. (Their whole database is available at www.ewg.org/skindeep). They listed the 1,500 individual products in the categories of: Sport and Beach Sunscreens, Non-Mineral Sunscreens, Moisturizers, Lip Balms, Children’s Sunscreens. We have further condensed the best quality products […]