Looking for specific info on using tanning booth for Vitamin D in winter?!

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Regarding the UVA and UVB ratio most sun lamps will typically have around 1-3% UVB component. However, if you want to be certain then what you can do is ask them to give you the lamp model name and number. The UVA and UVB component of sun lamps is publicly available information so you can take those details and search for them online.

As far as minimising your skin damage is concerned, just follow these few simple rules:
- Start out on the smallest time possible, even if it is only 3-5 minutes.
- Build your time slowly, increasing your tanning time in one minute increments.
- Don't go more often than once every two days.
- If you are still red more than 24 hours later then you need to reduce your time.

The main focus that you want to have is to avoid getting sunburn. Also, everyone is different and will have a different ability to tolerate the UV exposure. So start out small and build up slowly, this way you gradually find the level that is best for you. Also you don't want to go more often than once every two days because you need to give your skin time to replenish between tanning sessions. Again, you want to avoid burning yourself so if you are still red more than 24 hours that means that you were in for too long and you need to reduce your time.

Tan safe!

Check Dr.Mercola's site - he sells UV lights & probably has info on difference with commercial sites & suggestions.

per Dr. Mercola

My answer was always: A tanning bed can be useful, but in my opinion most commercial tanning beds can be a cause for concern.

You see, there are potential problems associated with them that may have a negative impact on your health:

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X-Rays -- These rays, emitted by the ends of the bulbs, are a form of radiation, and can be potentially hazardous.



Choose a Tanning Bed with Electronic Ballasts Only

Aside from avoiding sunburn, the next most important fact you need to know to tan safely is how to avoid EMF exposure.

Most tanning equipment uses magnetic ballasts to generate light. These magnetic ballasts are well known sources of EMF fields that can contribute to cancer.

If you hear a loud buzzing noise while in a tanning bed, it has a magnetic ballast system.

I strongly recommend you avoid these types of beds and restrict your use of tanning beds to those that use electronic ballasts.

Unfortunately I am not aware of any regular commercial sources. BUT since I have nearly one million people that subscribe to this newsletter it would seem reasonable to start collecting sources of places that offer this service.

So if you know of any tanning parlors in the US that offer this please fill out the form below and I will be glad to host a directory on my site that offers these services so you can save yourself some legwork.

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