NCC/SM And Tanning Bed/ skin cancer

[Guest guest]

> Thought I would share this,Even though it sounds " OFF

> THE WALL " But I started tanning last week,And it seems

> to help my spine in some way.

http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/tanning.html

Tanning isn't a safe way to treat any symptom or condition. The

effects of tanning and sun exposure are very well documented and

proven to be counter-productive to good health. There is no

reasonable argument to promote tanning- the miniscule benefits don't

even come close to the potential damage that can be caused, not to

mention that the short term gains are far overshadowed by the long

term consequenses.

[clip..]

Since most sun lamps and tanning beds emit UVA radiation, doesn't

that make them safer than natural sunlight?

No. It's true that most sun lamps emit mainly UVA radiation, and that

these so­called " tanning rays " are less likely to cause a sunburn

than

UVB radiation from sunlight. But, contrary to the claims of some

tanning parlors, that doesn't make them safe. UVA rays have a

suspected link to malignant melanoma, and, like UVB rays, they also

may be linked to immune system damage.

What's the government's position on using sun lamp products found in

tanning parlors and in homes?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC) encourage people to AVOID use of tanning

beds and sun lamps.

Chip