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Good Topic! I agree, the benefits of indoor tanning are tremendous, physically and mentally. But Vitamin D can be received from many different sources, with proper diet of course. The problem is that the majority of people, myself included do not want to embrace a dieted lifestyle. I have gained 10 pounds in the last 6 months...stresss you know!!! But when I eat properly, exercise and drink water I loose 1-3 pounds per day until I plateau then 1-3 lbs per week. This reduces my chances of cancer, high blood pressure, diabeties and a host of other diseases which run in my family. Our bodies are like cars, if you abuse them long enough they will eventually break down. Some of us have Mercedes, some Hondas and some Yugos but if you abuse them they will all break down at some time or another. I think the total health aspect is the most important issue and the tanning benefits are a wonderful addition to that.
As far as educating or convincing the great majority of Black people to tan for "HEALTH", I don't think would fly. Here is why! My understanding is that it does not take alot of UV exposure to boost Vitamin D and stimulate the immune system. The skin type five and six, dark skinned people, have skin designed to prevent damage to their skin. Darker skin is not necessarily a block but more of a filter. That does not mean that they do not get enough sunlight in a day or week to boost their levels.
However, most African Americans do suffer from many diseases and deficiencies because of very poor eating habits which have been passed down. We can educate everyone on these!! Trust me I get it weekly from a Doctor Mom and an Athlete/Health Nut Wife!!!
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