Can a Tanning Bed Be Healthy?

re: Can a Tanning Bed Be Healthy?

Ashleyjwallis — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:49:09 GMT

What about vitamin D lamps? Are they better and safer sources of vitamin D?

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RowanTree — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:52:05 GMT

Here is the link for the list of healthy tanning beds: www.mercola.com/.../tanning-facilities.htm

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MamaLibra — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:06:07 GMT

Obviously there is no list - just an attempt to promote items on the website. And, it doesn't appear that there would be a difference in the UV emissions based simply on ballasts.

Disappointing article and no response/list after 3 years, gimme a break!

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NadineH — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:52:52 GMT

How often do you need to go tanning to keep you healthy (especially in the winter)?

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miawinterton — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:59:49 GMT

I am still not convinced about the safety of tanning beds, so I am eager to learn more. When I did a google search, i came up with plenty of articles stating the dangers of the UV exposure from tanning beds - one source estimated a 75% increase in skin cancer if tannng beds are used before 30 years of age. Can someone shed some light on this? How are the tanning beds that Mercola promote different to make them safe? Has it got to do with the type of ballasts used?

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vkensington — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:54:00 GMT

It appears that the tanning salon I am a member of has beds that use a choke ballast. Can someone please tell me how that compares to the electronic? Thanks!

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virtualmoi — Fri, 22 May 2009 17:07:51 GMT

I phoned a local Planet Fitness, and they said they use Hex 4 tanning booths. They don't know whether they use magnetic or electronic ballasts. I would assume they are magnetic, and that this is a typical response that people will get when calling tanning salons. Why do they use magnetic if electronic is more cost efficient?

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Sunlounge — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:49:53 GMT

First let me say that as a Tanning Studio owner I'm glad that Dr. Mercola is helping educate us all, including myself. This new information will be helpful in informing my clients. I've recently added "Smart Tanning" bulletins to each of my tanning rooms where I am posting Dr. Mercola updates on how to tan healthy, and receive the greatest benefit from Vitamin D. This latest bit of information on Vitamin D3 and cholesterol was really surprising. I hope that this information is taken seriously by my clients. As far as my business is concerned, we are the first SOLAR POWERED tanning studio and spa. I have made it our priority to maintain a healthy tanning environment and also strive to be as eco-friendly as possible. So far we have reduced our energy demand by nearly 40% (this varies). However, I am not plugging my business. Rather, I wanted to mention that I was disappointed when I found out today after reading this article that my beds are not the electron ballasts that Dr. Mercola recommends. This is something I will have to aim to change in the near future. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Beyond the energy efficiency of electronic ballasts, what is the major health concern of magnetic ballasts? Wouldn't the UV emitted from the bulbs be the same regardless? Thanks again Dr. Mercola. I hope I can make your list soon.

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YogaSandy — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:21:39 GMT

I spoke to the owner of the tanning salon that I go to about changing his ballasts and he said the FDA does not allow tanning salons to alter the tanning beds in any way.

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Lyss209 — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 05:07:00 GMT

Another very kind response from a Los Angeles tanning salon...

Our tanning beds all use electronic ballasts. They are cheaper to run and work longer than the old magnetic types. Our beds have a variety of UVA to UVB ratios, running from 1% to 6% UVB (the remainder being UVA). If you would like the higher UVB beds, simply ask one of our employees and they'll be happy to direct you to a bed best suited to your needs.

I hope this has helped. Let me know if you need further information.

Kind regards,

Melrose Tanning Co.

7226 Melrose Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90046

www.melrosetanning.com

(323) 857-0231

re: Can a Tanning Bed Be Healthy?

Lyss209 — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 03:50:45 GMT

Los Angeles

Starlight Tanning Salon, Westwood/Olympic - has tanning beds w/electronic ballasts

Starlight Tanning Salon, Wilshire/26th - has tanning beds w/electronic ballasts

Starlight Tanning Salon, Beverly Hills - has a skin rejuvenation bed (no tanning) w/electronic ballasts

Here's a tip people - call or email these places yourself and become a part of the solution, not the problem. Everyone is busy, but if everyone who has complained about not having a list yet called 1-2 places and posted it, they would all add up to a nice long list. Happy tanning!

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TyronPiteau — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:54:48 GMT

Can we get a list going for Canada specifically Vancouver, British Columbia?

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Ania5566 — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 03:08:33 GMT

in addition to electronic ballast, tanning bed should generate a right ratio of UVA/UVB, is that correct? Some beds seem to generate 95%, or more, UVA rays. Are these good for our purpose? What is the most beneficial, from the Vitamin D production prospective, ratio?

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wilrember7 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:08:53 GMT

www.mercola.com/.../tanning-facilities.htm

According to a website I've seen most tanning bed uses choke ballasts. is this good or bad?

I'm also trying to find information on the amount of uvb rays the beds give off is this more dependent on the bulbs used by the salon?

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Lyndel Walsh — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:11:52 GMT

Any one down under in Australia (New South Wales) know of any safe tanning beds??