Skincare and Vitamin D: Pro-Tanning Campaign Skin Care Hype
Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) July 17, 2008
Does indoor tanning really provide an adequate amount of vitamin D? Is tanning a safe and essential practice? Skincare-News.com’s latest article, “Pro-Tanning Campaign HYPE: Vitamin D and Sunscreen,” looks at direct quotes from dermatologists and skin cancer specialists in order to clear up the truth.
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The vitamin D debate
ITA’s claim: “A recent study in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences determined that the risks of not getting enough UV light far outweighed the hypothetically minute risk of skin cancer. That’s because getting a healthy tan naturally produces vitamin D, which has been linked to significantly decreasing your risk of contracting internal cancers like lung, kidney, or liver cancer.”
Why it’s questionable: While vitamin D is beneficial to the body, as of yet, there isn’t conclusive research that shows vitamin D actually prevents cancer. According to the National Institutes of Health: “Well-designed clinical trials need to be conducted to determine whether vitamin D deficiency increases cancer risk, or if an increased intake of vitamin D is protective against some cancers. Until such trials are conducted, it is premature to advise anyone to take vitamin D supplements to prevent cancer.”
ITA’s claim: “(Dermatologists) are beginning to realize that we need a little sunshine every day. The problem remaining is that people living north of 37 degrees in cities like San Francisco, St. Louis, or Richmond can’t get enough sunlight during the winter to produce the minimum amount of vitamin D necessary to prevent deficiency. That’s why indoor tanning beds are a great way to get a healthy dose of vitamin D (and a tan, while you’re at it).”
Why it’s questionable: Is the ITA claiming that they manufacture their tanning beds exclusively to those who are vitamin D deficient? If this were true, why is summer the time that people seek out tanning beds, when UV rays are plentiful? And a more important question: Do tanning beds even provide a good source of vitamin D? In Skin and Aging, dermatopathology expert Bernard Ackerman, M.D., explains: “The sun is obviously more beneficial to man than the UV radiation from the bulbs in a tanning bed. The sun is effective in the generation of vitamin D. That’s not the case…for the bulbs in a tanning bed.”
The bottom line: Dermatologists aren’t arguing that vitamin D is insignificant; they’re simply advising the public to seek out a safer way to acquire it. “I don’t think there’s a dermatologist who would argue with the fact that people need more vitamin D, but the best way to get it is not to go to a tanning booth,” Sherrif Ibrahim, M.D., Ph.D., explains to Skin and Aging. “You can get plenty of incidental sun exposure walking from the supermarket to your car, and advocating a known carcinogen when completely safe alternatives [foods and supplements] exist, is negligent,” he adds.
The war on sunscreen
Smart Tan’s claim: “While sunscreen is an excellent product that has an intelligent usage in the fight against sunburn, overuse of the product may have serious consequences as well. Because most women wear foundation products daily, their make-up may be preventing them from producing vitamin D much of the year. And because women are more likely than men to develop osteoporosis, making up 18 million of the 25 million Americans afflicted with the disease, they would stand to benefit even more from an increase in vitamin D production.”
Why it’s questionable: Smart Tan is correct that women need sunlight, but its claims that sunscreen use leads to vitamin D deficiency is misleading. “For vitamin D purposes, people can get all the UV exposure they need from six to 15 minutes of incidental sun exposure daily,” according to Modern Medicine.
In fact, some people need even less; Newsweek writes, “Someone with very fair skin needs only about five minutes in the sun without sunscreen, (three times a week between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.), to achieve optimal levels of vitamin D.”
The bottom line: Because most of those who suffer from vitamin D deficiency (those with darker complexions and the elderly) are highly unlikely to use tanning beds, it seems that the ITA offers little in the way of a solution to this alleged deficiency.
In addition, the amount of UV rays that the ITA suggests people seek out is far higher than the amount an individual actually needs to receive their daily, healthy dose of vitamin D. For the average individual, 15 minutes a day of sun exposure, a few times a week, provides the proper amount of vitamin D.
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Is Your Sunscreen Safe?
http://www.skincare-news.com/articles.php?ArtID=590
With temperatures rising and summer rapidly approaching, people are heading to the beach armed with the essentials–a hat, sunglasses and of course, sunscreen! But recent controversy has disrupted several decades of sun safety awareness. Why is sunscreen suddenly taking so much heat? Some studies have attributed increasing cancer rates to a culture of sun avoidance; avoidance which reduces the production of vitamin D, believed to prevent breast, colon and prostrate cancers and known for improving bone health and boosting the immune system. Does that mean we should ditch the sunscreen and head outdoors without any sun protection or continue to follow what’s been drummed into our heads?
Grapefruit
http://www.skincare-news.com/articles.php?ArtID=585
While grapefruit is typically associated with one’s diet, it can also do amazing things for the skin. First documented in 1750 by Reverend Griffith Hughes in a theological discussion on Biblical fruit, grapefruit is considered one of the “Seven Wonders of Barbados” because of its health and skin benefits. Today, skincare companies are taking full advantage of this natural ingredient by including grapefruit in a variety of products.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
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Alpha hydroxy acids or AHAs are natural acids derived from fruit, milk or sugar cane, which dissolve dead skin cells and allow fresh, healthy cells to emerge. With so many kinds of AHAs, including glycolic, lactic, citric, mandelic and malic acids, the degree of exfoliation depends on the particular acid and its pH level. Because of their ability to boost cell regeneration, AHAs are used for everything from fine lines and wrinkles to acne and age spots. Dermatologists and other skin care professionals use higher doses of up to 70 percent for chemical peels.
LED Light Therapy Treats Aging and More
http://www.skincare-news.com/articles.php?ArtID=569
Let the light shine: LED light, that is! LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, use near-infrared light which penetrates and is absorbed by skin. While lasers produce heat, LEDs only produce light, which the skin turns into energy. This light energy then affects the mitochondria, responsible for powering cells. Plus, light allows cells to carry out chemical activities more quickly. Get to know this exciting treatment and what it can do for the skin.
About SkinCare-News.com — “Your Source for Intelligent Skin Care”
Skincare-News.com is the online source for consumers seeking intelligent beauty and skin care news, advice, tips and articles. Founded in 2005, SkinCare-News.com features articles, news items and frequently asked questions on skincare and beauty related issues. SkinCare-News.com is located in Sacramento, California, but receives visitors from all around the world. For more information, visit http://www.skincare-news.com.
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Aldridge Traffic Systems Featured in ‘Australia’s Best’ Manufacturing Magazine
Sydney, NSW (PRWEB) July 29, 2008
In this exclusive interview, Australia’s Best Magazine talks to Les Sims, the Purchasing Manager of Aldridge Traffic Systems Pty Ltd, about the pivotal role suppliers play.
Aldridge Traffic Systems Pty Ltd is a subsidiary company of the Aldridge Group Pty Ltd and is dedicated to designing, manufacturing and supplying products and services to the traffic signalling industry. Based at Rhodes, Sydney, ATS manufactures LED (light emitting diode) incandescent and halogen traffic lights for road authorities, Federal, State and Local government. The business includes a completely integrated manufacturing facility with electronic board loading, aluminum die casting, plastic injection moulding and sheet metal fabrication capabilities enabling the manufacture of a complete range of traffic signal equipment.
ATS is at the forefront of LED traffic signal manufacture and it’s recently released next generation range of LED signals use even less power than the existing LED technology. The company owns numerous intellectual property rights and all its products are “Type Approved” by the transport and electrical authorities. The company has been certified to ISO 9001 since 1992.
The Australian market consists of around 12,000 signalised traffic intersections — a market that is expanding with increased public and private funding for new infrastructure road funding and conversion to LED traffic signaling. Specific LED upgrade programs in South Australia, New South Wales and Queensland are motivated by the compelling energy savings and other operational advantages. Victoria and Western Australia are yet to initiate large scale LED programs but use the technology for new and replacement intersections.
In May of 2007 ATS was acquired by Traffic Technologies (TT), a publicly listed company on the ASX. TT is a leader in the service and product sector of the traffic and road construction industry. The new channels and structure which TT provides is assisting ATS in the further development of new products and export Market opportunities. ATS is represented on Australian Standard Committee’s, as well as other industry associations, and has received numerous awards in recognition of its contribution to the economic growth of New South Wales.
When conducting all business activities the highest standards of ethics and integrity are the cornerstones of Aldridge’s corporate philosophy, which include Listening to and understanding the market’s requirements, Providing only the highest level of customer service, operating on the principles of thinking ahead and listening -to Road and Traffic Authorities, customers, suppliers and employees, Being a responsible corporate member of the community by making sure that their products do not negatively impact the environment and that their manufacturing operations do not impact negatively on the immediate neighbourhood.
The company has created an effective team of highly productive Australians, from a diverse range of ethnic origins, differing backgrounds and unique skills. ATS maintain their impressive team by providing their managers and staff with meaningful, interesting work as well as opportunities for self development in an open and honest environment.
“Because ATS operate on a quasi ‘J.I.T.’ basis — meaning that we carry minimal raw materials, and as a rule bring in material only as required for each month’s production — it is clear that an efficient supply chain is integral to our success as even a slight hiccup could cause serious disruption to our production program. To insure against such a possibility our suppliers carry nominally an extra month’s buffer stock in their warehouses at all times.
“It is therefore self evident that the role our suppliers play is pivotal to the continuous smooth running of our operation. In the main with our suppliers we find it acceptable to operate on a forecast blanket order basis which allows for the flexibility required because of the degree of volatility which exists in our sales market.
“With most of our suppliers we have had a long association, in many cases over 15 years, and during this time together have developed excellent working partnerships. The operational process which could be considered complex to others has been refined over the years to become quite straight forward to us at ATS.
“What is required of our suppliers is that they have a substantial technical engineering background and resource, as our engineering department will often design and specify demanding product parameters that must be understood at met. To achieve the required product standard our engineering team will often work closely with those of the supplier to ensure the desired outcome eventuates. Apart from this, for the purpose of day-to- day operations what we have with our existing suppliers — and would expect from potentially new ones — is an ability to function very much to the ‘KISS’ principle with simple unambiguous communications and a willingness to be proactive in catering to our requirements.
“Taking the above into consideration it is clear that all of our suppliers are at the top in their relevant fields.”
Key suppliers to Aldridge Traffic Systems include Superior Rubber, Soanar, CIL Circuits, Ullrich Aluminium and IMP Printed Circuits.
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Safer Means of Escape Made Possible in Hazardous Areas by LaserLite
Glasgow, UK (PRWEB) September 29, 2008
A safety lighting technical breakthrough by Chalmit Lighting will deliver significant advances over conventional safety light sources. LaserLite is based on a solid state laser source to provide a continuous 150 metre strip of lighting. Recessed into the floor or installed on the wall near floor level, LaserLite illuminates corridors and stairwells to exits. It is also an ideal way to highlight obstructions or even provide illumination below water.
The technology has been jointly developed with Photo Synergy, a company owned by St Andrew’s University, who supply the diode pumped laser light source. Linked to a side-emitting optical fibre cable, the LaserLite is a safe and effective light source for use in oil and gas exploration and processing facilities. The light source can be installed in Zones 1 and 21 and the optical fibre, with no live electrical component is safe for use in Zone 0 hazardous areas.
The light source is brighter than LED based optical fibre systems and has a green light output that is in the peak range for the human eye. This makes the system especially suited to emergency lighting where smoke could obscure conventional light sources at high level.
Petrofac Training, based in Montrose, who specialise in realistic on shore based safety training for North Sea and other oil and gas rig operators, have installed LaserLite on their new facility. This includes an accommodation module linked to a helideck and a lifeboat station. Fitted at low level the lighting provides safe illumination of escape routes during simulated emergencies and is unaffected by smoke logging.
The LaserLite has a rating of just 80 Watts. Fully compliant with the draft standard 60079-28 for optical radiation, the units are certified for use in Zone 1 and 2 areas. The light source is enclosed in a robust die cast housing requiring only minimum service attention. Laser light sources have an exceptionally long life. With only a laser cable, there is no re-lamping required throughout the life of the unit.
“There is no doubt that we can deliver significant improvements for gangway and escape lighting and the illumination of hazards, both above and below water. This is a completely new lighting technology and we are only beginning to appreciate the possibilities.” concluded Chalmit Lighting’s marketing manager, Gareth Bruce.
More Information
Gareth Bruce, Tel. 0044 (0)141 882 5555 Fax. 0044 (0)141 883 3704
E-mail: gbruce @ chalmit.com, Web: http://www.chalmit.com
Chalmit Lighting, PO Box 5575, Glasgow, G52 9AP, Scotland
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About Chalmit
Chalmit Lighting is part of Hubbell Electrical Products, a division of Hubbell Incorporated of Delaware. Chalmit is a world-class supplier of florescent and HID lighting products for use in hazardous areas. The company also offers customers a lighting design service and supply the unique Chalmlight software package that is rapidly becoming the industry standard for lighting design. Chalmit lighting can provide a complete product range for both IEC and NEC applications including enclosures, fittings, control stations and switchgear.
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Conductive Compounds Announces Two-Part Electrically Conductive Epoxy
Hudson, NH (PRWEB) October 8, 2008
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Christmas Lights Etc. Partners with ENERGY STAR and Continues Its’ Commitment to a Greener Christmas
Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) October 15, 2008
Alpharetta, Georgia-based Christmas Lights Etc. (http://www.christmaslightsetc.com), one of the largest U.S. suppliers of premium Christmas trees, decorations and holiday lighting for homes, commercial decorators and businesses is proud to announce its’ partnership with ENERGY STAR, a joint program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
For years Christmas Lights Etc. has provided customers with low energy consumption, environmentally friendly products including LED Christmas Lights and pre-lit LED Artificial Christmas Trees, Christmas Wreaths and Christmas Garland. Today, in partnership with ENERGY STAR, Christmas Lights Etc. continues its commitment to a greener Christmas by offering consumers over 75 different products bearing the ENERGY STAR label. This to insure that ChristmasLightsEtc.com customers are presented with the highest quality, longest lasting, environmentally friendly options that not only benefit their pocketbooks, but benefit the planet as well.
Consumers adopting environmentally-conscious LED holiday lighting can expect to reduce power consumption 80-90% over traditional incandescent holiday lighting. Speaking on the practical benefits of switching to LED Christmas Lights, a recent October 2008 announcement by the New York State Energy Research and Development Department (NYSERDA) encouraged residents to “Upgrade decorative or holiday lighting with ENERGY STAR qualified Light-Emitting Diode (LED) holiday lighting strands.” The department went on to note that “LED holiday lighting strands last up to 11 holiday seasons, rarely burn out and will save you up to $ 100 per year on your energy bill!”
Commenting on the significance of the ENERGY STAR Christmas Lights partnership, William Hale, President of Christmas Lights Etc. said: “We’re proud to partner with ENERGY STAR and to do our small part in encouraging our customers to switch to energy-efficient LED lighting in order to help reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy consumption. Today more than ever we invite our customers to experience the benefits of lower energy costs by switching to environmentally friendly ENERGY STAR certified LED lighting.”
About ENERGY STAR
Energy Star is a joint program of the US Environmental Protection Agency and US Department of Energy in encouraging Americans to take the Energy Star Pledge to Change a Light/Change the World. ENERGY STAR qualified products and practices meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Christmas Lights, Etc. is a nationwide leading online retailer of premium Artificial Christmas Trees, Christmas Lights, Christmas Garland, Christmas Decorations, and Christmas Ornaments. Their products have been featured by the CBS Early Morning Show, Smart Money magazine, Wall Street Journal, and HGTV to name a few.
For more information about Christmas Lights Etc., visit http://www.christmaslightsetc.com or call 866-962-7382.
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Email: media(at)christmaslightsetc.com
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