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Sunscreen for darker skins? Actually no...

Written By Skinergies Inc.

There's no established relationship between darker skins, sun exposure and skin cancer.
For those who think darker skins need sunscreen as much as others to protect against the nasty UV and skin cancer, this is wrong. Darker skins shouldn't use traditional sunscreen, even less daily. Let us explain.

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Should you take vitamin D supplements during the summer months?

Written By Skinergies Inc.

Direct exposure to sunlight is by far the best way to get vitamin D, since vitamin D supplementation is not associated with any cardiovascular benefit
Absolutely not! unless you have a special condition or you’re under specific medical care, your vitamin D intake should come from direct exposure to sunlight, and from your diet. Sunlight is free and sunlight generated vitamin D is the best for your body. Scared of sunburn and skin cancer? Well, this is another story and there’s a way to get the good without the bad.

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The Balding Millenial: How Vitamin D Deficiency is Wreaking Havoc Among Younger Generations

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The Balding Millenial: How Vitamin D Deficiency is Wreaking Havoc Among Younger Generations
Millenials are experiencing hair loss at an alarming rate, and vitamin D deficiency is partly to blame. Hair loss can be humiliating, especially at a young age, so it’s important to maintain healthy levels of vitamin D. Spending time outdoors and eating food rich in Vitamin D during the winter are two ways you can ensure you’re getting enough vitamin D for healthy living.

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Boost Your Vitamin D Levels with This Peculiar Health Hack

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Boost Your Vitamin D Levels with This Peculiar Health Hack
Vitamin D deficiency affects nearly 85% of people during winter months. Recently, researchers have found mushrooms to be an excellent source of vitamin D2, as they absorb and retain the sunshine vitamin after exposure to the sun. While it won’t dramatically change your mood or contribute to stronger and healthier bones, eating more mushrooms could be a great vitamin D food supplement and just what you need to get you through winter.

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Vitamin D Deficiency and Seasonal Affective Disorder. . . and the Light at the End of the Tunnel

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Vitamin D Deficiency and Seasonal Affective Disorder. . . and the Light at the End of the Tunnel
Somewhere in the ballpark of 10 million Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), also commonly called winter blues. Those who experience S.A.D. are. . . well. . . sad. And you can paint the sadness on a spectrum — from mild malaise to severe depression. For those who live north of a virtual line going from DC to San Jose, winter blues is a real thing.

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