Tips For Getting The Most From A Tanning Salon
by Betty P Davis

A tanning salon can be a great way to get the tan you want when sitting out in the sun doesn’t fit into your schedule. You will be able to get a tan much faster this way and you won’t get so hot out there either. There are many different deals that tanning salons offer so find out what they have that works well for you. Keep in mind though that your results are going to be different than that of other people.

It is important to pay attention to how sensitive your skin is. I have seen people walking out of tanning salons looking more like lobsters than someone who has spent some time on the beach. If you burn easily then you really want to limit the amount of time you spend in a tanning salon.

Have you ever been sunburned? If so, you know that it can be very painful. It is also very unhealthy for your skin. It is possible to get a sunburn from too much exposure in a tanning salon at one time. Don’t take your chances of letting this happen to you. Start out with only a few minutes in the tanning salon. They can help you pick a good amount of time based on the sensitivity of your skin. As long as you aren’t experiencing any problems you can continue to increase the amount of time you are exposed.

Keep in mind that upright tanning booths tend to be more powerful than beds you lie down in. Most tanning salons will be offering you both so you can choose the one that works well for you. Many people like the tanning booths because they can get faster results. Tanning beds are relaxing though and you can even take a short nap while getting your tan.

If possible, schedule your tanning appointment first thing in the morning. This way you will have showered recently and removed the dead skin from your body. The tan you get with be deeper and darker if you don’t have dead skin to deal with. Since tanning can dry out your skin, it is a good idea to use a moisturizer when you get done.

In order to help you speed up the tanning process, you may want to invest in some great products. Most tanning salons offer a great selection and they can help you to pick the right ones for your skin. Accelerators are very common as they allow you to get the base tan faster. Bronzers help you to achieve and maintain a deep golden look once your base tan is in place.

Both men and women love to look their very best. Going to the tanning salon is a great way to be able to get a great looking color for your skin. Many people tan all year long so they can look great even in the winter months. This can give your skin a very nice glowing color.

Most tanning salons require you to have an appointment. This allows people to get in and out all day long when it fits their schedule. Some people come in before work and others are on the lunch hour. Many tanning salons offer evening hours as well. This way you can go after work and still work on your tan. You may find this process allows you to feel better about yourself and even reduces your stress level.

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The Importance of Cellular Health
by Mary F. Zesiewicz, MD

Preventative and restorative health care includes the principles of cellular health.

The human body is made up of 60 trillion cells. Each cell has a specific role in how the body functions. Each cell works very hard. It is the harmonious collaboration of all our cells that make the human body work in optimal fashion.

Disease results when cell function goes awry. Dysfunction in one cell eventually spreads to others and our whole system is out of balance. Restoring balance in some cells directly affects our overall health and well-being.

In the current, conventional model of health care, treatments focus largely on alleviating symptoms. While this is often very helpful, it is often not adequate to eradicate disease and restore a state of health. This is evidenced by the skyrocketing rates of chronic health ailments like diabetes, cancer, heart disease, among others.

In short, eradicating disease is not sufficient to restore a person’s state of health.

To date, the primary source of information regarding promotion of cellular health has been the field of Complementary/Alternative Medicine (CAM). Yet, why aren’t CAM modalities discussed in our conventional doctor’s visit?

While CAM is enormously popular, most strategies and supplements are, as of yet, not scientifically researched. And without such research, it is very difficult for CAM to gain widespread acceptance in mainstream medicine. This lack of research is largely attributable to lack of funding. A great deal of medical research is sponsored by large companies that manufacture pharmaceuticals and therapeutic medical devices. This is not a criticism of this research; but in terms of long term health, it is simply not enough.

Public sentiment, as far as acceptance of CAM is concerned, remains steady and strong. And sentiment in conventional health care as far as acceptance of CAM is concerned, is definitely increasing.

What can we do to promote more quality research and education in CAM and in particular the field of preventative medicine?

Raising public awareness is a must. With all that is published in the field of Complementary/Alternative Medicine, there is still a scarcity of scientific research validating, not only its effectiveness, but more specifically, which populations would be most amenable to which products. These are wonderful discussions we can have with our conventional health care doctors and our natural health providers.

It is amazing how many people that are treated for various health conditions are, as of yet, unaware of the potential benefits of combining their treatments with Complementary/Alternative Medicine. Likewise, most conventional doctors have received minimal training in Complementary/Alternative health; many doctors begin their own personal study of CAM after dialogging with their patients.

Awareness promotes positive action. From creative questions will arise meaningful solutions.

This dialogue needs to come from each of us. Health, and our state of health, affects us all.

Copyright 2006 Mary F. Zesiewicz, MD

About the Author
Mary F. Zesiewicz, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer of INTEGRITY HEALTH SOLUTIONS, a non-profit corporation dedicated to the transformation of health care through research, education and consultation. To learn more, please visit: http://www.integrityinhealth.org

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