There are great benefits that indoor tanning has to offer. So use your common sense, tan in moderation, don't let yourself burn, and enjoy these benefits. Many doctors now agree that moderate exposure to UV lights is good for your health because it is the only way the body can produce Vitamin D. A tanning session can give you up to 20,000 units of Vitamin D when compared to 1,000 units received from a portion of fish or a glass of Vitamin D fortified milk. With 97% of Canadians being Vitamin D deficient, it is absolutely critical to ensure the body receives a healthy and essential dose of Vitamin D.

Refer to the following websites to read about the many benefits of Vitamin D and learn about the many conditions it is linked with treating & preventing.

www.vitamindsociety.org www.grassrootshealth.net www.tanningtruth.com

Vitamin D is linked with treating & preventing:

• Fatigue
• General muscle & joint pain
• Restless sleep
• Poor concentration
• Headaches

• Bladder Problems
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Depression
• Acne
• Reduced PMS Symptoms

Eye Protection

Ultraviolet tanning rays (UVA and UVB) are harmful to your eyes. Eyelids are too thin to provide adequate protection against injury. Eye goggles are available for purchase and must be worn.

Frequency

Allow a minimum of 24 hours between tanning sessions. Tanning professionals recommend waiting 48 to 72 hours, the span of time necessary for your skin to recover from UV exposure, and to create melanin and a tan.

Moisturizing

Your skin is constantly exposed to the elements: wind, sun, water, heat, cold - all drying your skin, causing your skin to flake off, and there goes your tan as well. Moisturizing is key to a long-lasting tan. Also, dry skin tends to reflect UV-light, thus decreasing your tanning potential. Remember: Healthy and moist skin tans faster and darker.

Lip Protection

Lips cannot produce melanin, and are not capable of tanning. Protect your lips with a lip balm that contains sunblock.

Tattoos

UV-light may cause color to fade. Cover tattoos with an SPF sunscreen or sunblock.

Rash or Itching

Some people may get a slight reaction or an itching sensation. Unless you are on medication that is photosensitive or you are sensitive to sunlight, this is usually a minor heat rash which will go away. Wait a day or two before you tan again. Certain cosmetics, foods and medications can cause sensitivity to sunlight. If you are concerned, check with your doctor or pharmacist.

Outside Oil And Lotions

Outdoor products are intended to be used outdoors. They can cause a film on tanning bed acrylics, and actually inhibits your body from tanning.

Tanning Accelerators/Maximizers

Your body makes use of many ingredients in addition to UV-light to produce a tan. Indoor tanning accelerators are designed to provide you with a balanced amount of these essential ingredients to achieve a better tan. Many advanced products also contain skin care components that help reverse the damaging effects of UV light and improve the condition of your skin.

Added Comfort

For added comfort and circulation, change positions slightly by moving around a bit while lying down. Areas with impaired circulation will cause little or no tanning to occur.

Type	Features	Skin Characteristics	Recommended Tanning Frequency
1	Red hair with blue or green eyes and freckles	Bright white skin that burns easily and rarely tans	Should avoid sun exposure both indoors or out. This skin type is unable to produce enough melanin to protect them from sunburns.
2	Blonde or red hair, brown or blue eyes and freckles	Light colored skin, which burns easily but can tan in moderation.	Can be exposed to indoor tanning rays in moderation and in very short periods of exposure. Extreme caution should be taken to avoid sunburn.
3	Brown eyes and darker hair. Most common in North America.	Tans easily, but still susceptible to moderate sunburn.	Can expect a rich, golden tan, indoor or outdoors, when exposed 10 to 15 minutes 2 - 3 times per week (indoors).
4	Dark eyes, dark hair and Mediterranean, Oriental or Hispanic heritage.	Tans easily and almost never burns.	Can be exposed to tanning rays for longer periods of time (indoors and outdoors).
5	Dark hair and eyes and are of Indian, Hispanic or African descent.	Rarely burns and tans easily and cumulatively.	Can be exposed to tanning rays for longer periods of time (indoors and outdoors).
6	Dark hair and usually are of African, or Aboriginal descent.	Can tan despite their black skin. Never sunburn.	Usually tans indoors for the health benefits of moderate exposure to sunlight and/or medical reasons.

Infrared is the band of light we perceive as heat. We cannot see this band of light with the naked eye, but we can feel this type of light in the form of heat. Our sun produces most of its energy output in the infrared segment of the spectrum. Infrared rays heat your body without having to heat the air in-between, through a process called conversion. Only far infrared penetrates organic substances such as the human body so that the warming effect is very uniform.

Infrared Saunas differ from traditional saunas as it uses infrared energy to directly penetrate into the body’s tissue up to 1.5 inches to produce sweating. Lower temperatures make the environment more tolerable, while also allowing you to breath easier. Infrared energy is not only safe, but is also highly beneficial for our bodies. Far Infrared lamps are actively used for medical treatments by physicians and chiropractors, as well as physical and massage therapists.

Infrared Saunas are linked with treating & preventing:

• Body Detoxification
• Immune System Enhancement
• Pain Relief From Arthritis
• Helps Reduce Cellulite
• Skin Beautification
• Decreases Joint Stiffness

• Eases Muscle Spasms
• Increases Blood Circulation
• Cardiovascular Conditioning
• Helps Remove Scars, Rashes, and Acne
• Reduces Stress and Fatigue
• Calorie Consumption and Weight Loss

1. Take a hot/warm shower or bath before using your sauna to help you perspire more.

2. Drink water prior to, during, and after your sauna session to replenish body fluids.

3. To regulate the set temperature inside the sauna to your comfort level, use the movable roof ventilation.

4. At the first sign of a cold or flu, increasing your sauna sessions may be beneficial in boosting your immune system and decreasing the reproductive rate of viruses.

5. To help relieve sore and tense muscles, massage the affected areas during your sauna session.

6. After the sauna session is over, your body will continue to perspire. It is important not to take a shower or bath immediately after your sauna. After about 30 minutes and when your body has completely cooled down, you can take a shower to rinse the perspiration off your body.

7. Do not use the sauna immediately following strenuous exercises. Wait at least 30 minutes to allow the body to cool down completely.

8. Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should contact their physician prior to using the sauna. Excessive temperature has a high potential for causing fetal damage during pregnancy.

9. Hyperthermia Danger: the normal body temperature can't rise above 39°C (103°F). Symptoms of excessive hyperthermia include dizziness, lethargy, drowsiness, and fainting. The effects of excessive hyperthermia may include failure to perceive heat, physical inability to exit sauna, unawareness of impending hazard, unconsciousness and fetal damage in pregnant women. Hyperthermia could make your body's core temperature rise. Setting desired temperature to an excessively high temperature is not recommended.

10. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medications prior to or during the sauna session may lead to unconsciousness and/or other harmful physical injuries.

11. Persons suffering from obesity or with a medical history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circulatory system problems, or diabetes should consult a physician prior to using the sauna.

12. Persons using medications should consult a physician before using the sauna. Some medications may induce drowsiness while others may affect the heart rate, blood pressure, and/or blood circulation.

13. Never sleep inside the sauna.