Tanning Beds: 4 Key Benefits

Did you know that the original Tanning Beds were developed in Germany by Dr. Frederick Wolfe for treatment of skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis? The side affects were tanning of the skin, and helping with depression caused by lack of sunlight (SAD: Seasonal Affected Disorder). The vitamin D produced by the skin from Tanning Beds also helps in the prevention of Cancer, and possibly with blood disorders such as Lupus.

Many people skip tanning in the winter, however it can be of great benefit to your body to replace the loss of sunlight. There are four key benefits to tanning year round.

1- It helps you to produce Vitamin D, essential for healthy bones and cancer prevention. Sunlight is the only way the body naturally produces vitamin D. And medical professionals have demonstrated that getting small amounts of regular sunlight prevents so many other cancers, it far outweighs the small risks of getting skin cancer.

2- Depression brought on by a lack of sunlight is a common occurrence. It can happen not only due to seasonal changes, but also because many people now work indoors and get very limited sun exposure. Getting sunlight is essential for many people to keep a positive outlook. Most people are unaware that there are photo-receptors on the skin all over your body, just as there are photo-receptors in the eyes that enable us to see. The skin needs light to be strong, healthy and happy. ( http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/light-therapy/MY00195 )

3- If you enjoy the sun in the summer, you should also tan in the winter. What most people don't know is that losing a tan can be just as bad as getting one. The key is keeping your skin color constant. It is the chemical changes in the skin that occur when you get or lose a tan that can be a problem. So if you are a sun bunny like me, tan year round and support your strongest skin health.

4- Keeping a tan through the winter, means you are ready for the sun in the spring. Having a base tan greatly reduces your risks of over-exposure. Over-exposure or burning is what causes damage to your skin and can lead to skin cancer, early wrinkles and age spots. Using the proper tanning bed, stimulates the production of pigment (also called melanin). Pigment is what protects you from burning, and assists with the production of Vitamin D. Many of the tanning beds today produce false tans, or even spray on tans. While these tans may be beautiful, they are dangerously deceptive. False tans provide no protection from the sun, and therefore cause much greater risks for burning. False tans can lead to more serious long-term damage.

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