TANNING

Healthy Vitamin D levels significantly lower the risks of most cancer, heart disease, and autoimmune and infectious diseases. The most common and efficient way to get Vitamin D is from sunlight. However, not everyone can enjoy the sun any time they want. An alternative is a food; oily fish (salmon and tuna), dairy products, chicken, and eggs are good sources of the Sunshine Vitamin.

But another more reliable method that will give you virtually the same results as sunlight is tanning machines. Studies indicate that because sunbeds enable exposure to nearly the entire skin, it amplifies the body’s effectiveness for Vitamin D production.

Thanks to the UV light from tanning, Vitamin D can play an important role in regulating calcium and phosphorus levels, two essential elements for supporting healthy bones. Your bones naturally break down, but thanks to Vitamin D – and other minerals – they recover. But without enough Sunshine Vitamin, your bones can become fragile or misshapen. 

Responsible Tanning makes muscles more flexible and eases stiffness. It works as a pain reliever in the case of rheumatism, arthritis, and muscular pain. Moreover, people with fibromyalgia have reported a short-term decrease in pain after exposure to UV Light.

Exposure to sunlight has been linked to improved energy and elevated mood. The light boosts serotonin levels, the body’s Happy Hormone. In the winter months, many people experience seasonal affective disorder and depression. That’s because the cold and cloudy weather blocks the sun’s rays from reaching your skin. Regular UV exposure during the whole year can reduce these depressive symptoms and mood disorders.

It’s a wise old tale that when you’re feeling under the weather, take some Vitamin C. But Vitamin D can boost your immune system as well. According to several studies, Vitamin D reduces the chances of getting the flu.

Also, Vitamin D helps prevent several types of autoimmune diseases. This is due to the vitamin’s regulating properties which control the immunological functions affected by inflammation. In other words, it encourages the production of white blood cells, boosting your immune system.

Not only does serotonin help you feel happier, but it also assists you in managing your weight. Researchers found that Vitamin D has an appetite-suppressing effect on the human body. Thus, people who enjoy the sun’s rays or get their Vitamin D boost from a tanning machine tend to eat less.