Benefits Of Tanning
Body Weight: Sunlight stimulates the Thyroid gland which boosts your metabolism.
Stress: Decrease adrenaline levels and releases endorphins for the feeling of well being.

* Stress reduction:

Consistent UV exposure has a stress reducing effect similar to that of exercise. Studies have shown that exposure to sunlight heighten feelings of well-being and relaxation. Researchers have found that UV exposure increases adrenaline in the adrenal glands, a process which is beneficial in helping overcome stressful situations.

* Increased sex drive:

Exposure to UV light has been shown to increase testosterone levels in men and estrogen levels in women. This is especially pronounced in men. When the chest and back are exposed to sunlight, the male sex hormones may increase by up to 120%.

* Helps control depression and seasonal affective disorder:

Many more people, both old and young, spend more than 23 hours of their 24 hour day indoors. Over the last decade, studies at the national institute of mental health have produced evidence that the shortage of sunlight during winter produces clinical depression in millions of people. Exposure to sunlight or simulated sunlight for 10-20 minutes 2-3 times a week shows a 70% improvement in patients with seasonal affected disorder (SAD). Light treatment is the only known cure for the "Winter Blues".

* Reduces fatigue and jetlag:

Various laboratory tests and on-site studies have shown that UV-inclusive light helps workers reduce fatigue and accidents and dramatically increases productivity. Normal fluorescent lighting actually increases fatigue and drains the body of energy and vitamin A. Similarly, doses of sunlight or simulated sunlight timed carefully upon arrival in a new time zone can reset the body's biological clock resulting in less daytime drowsiness and better quality night time sleep.

* Increased resistance to Infection: Exposure to UV light increases the number of white blood cells in the blood stream. UV helps the body metabolize cholesterol by turning it into vitamin d, and reduction of cholesterol in the blood stream results from this process, increasing oxygen-carrying capability in the blood. Increased oxygen in the blood aids white blood cells by contributing to the process by which they destroy invading organisms.

* Supplement of vitamin D: Cholesterol turns into vitamin D when skin is exposed to UV light. Vitamin D is a vital nutrient which strengths bones and aids in bone development. People who suffer from a lack of vitamin D are likely to develop bone diseases such as osteoporosis or osetomalacia.

* Increased resistance to the "common cold": UV light increases the number of white blood cells present in the body. One type of white blood cell is called a neutrophil Neutrophils eat and destroy foreign elements in the blood stream (germs, bacteria, fungus) When exposed to UV light, neutrophils eat these foreign elements at a more rapid pace. Studies have shown a direct correlation between temperature, sunny days, and the occurrence of the common cold.

* Relief from psoriasis or eczema: Phototherapy is a procedure in which UV light is exposed to the skin in a medical setting. Doctors use photo therapy to control skin conditions such as exscema and psoriasis. UV light from tanning beds will have the same effect, controlling these conditions by slowing the rapid cell division of the disease.

* Acne control: UV light reduces the number and severity of acne flair-ups caused by stress, food and other factors.

* Skin protection: It is commonly known that our natural tanning process provides protection against burning. Unlike some sunscreens, a tan provides reliable full spectrum UVA/UVB protection against burning. Your natural tan provides protection that does not rub, sweat or wear of the way sunscreen protection can.