Vitamin D LAMP

Wavelengths from the sun can start a chemical chain reaction in your body that produces Vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiencies may help explain some cases of autism, breast cancer progression, prostate cancer and other illnesses. It can boost bone strength by encouraging the body to absorb calcium. Vitamin D may also help ward off diabetes, multiple sclerosis, gum disease and some cancers.

Taking Vitamin D supplements can be helpful, but very little is actually absorbed from most marketed vitamins. Sun rays can help boost Vitamin D very effectively.

The sun's rays are also shown to help with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which is caused in part by limited sun exposure. Think of it this way - a lot of people get depressed around the holidays, when they stay inside more due to the cold. A little sunshine can go a long way.

Sunshine, without massive humidity conditions, can also inspire you to get up and go. A sunny day can make everyday tasks a lot less onerous to pull off.

And of course, some people just like a good tan.

Getting more sun without going outside

Some of us work all day inside and miss the best parts of the sun's journey. Some of us simply enjoy the night more than daytime and loathe the idea of getting up during the morning hours. Some of us live in places where periods of time outside can actually be unhealthy. Whatever the reason, it can be nice to have a source of the sun's beneficial rays that can be used inside a home or anywhere else with a power outlet.

Types of sunlamp emissions

• UV-A: known as the “tanning ray,” UV-A is primarily responsible for darkening the pigment in our skin.
• UV-B: the ultraviolet wavelength that stimulates our bodies to produce vitamin D.

The Sunlamp at CALM HealthWorks emits UVA and UVB as follows:

• UVA - 70% of emitted light (320-400 nanometers)
• UVB - 30% of emitted light (260-320 nanometers)
• Bulb spectrum compared with sunlight spectrum at apex of sky on the longest day of the year: 99.99%

While sun lamps are very beneficial and can help with skin conditions, emotional and mental disorders and bump up your Vitamin D production, there can always be too much of a good thing. You should always use these lamps only for the recommended treatment times.  At CALM HealthWorks, an average treatment is 1-3 minutes.  It is better to slowly tan over a couple of weeks than to get there in one day and potentially harm yourself.

We offer the sunlamp as a FREE service.  We simply ask for donations to the Good Shepherd Food Bank located in Auburn, ME.  It's our way to spread some sunshine!

It is always recommended to speak to a doctor before starting any health regimen.