BENEFITS: POSITIVE EFFECTS OF UV EXPOSURE The Positive Effects of the Sun We all know that Sunshine can help us feel better and feel more relaxed. Along with the many beneficial health effects, there is also some scientific evidence of other benefits Nature's Skin Protection Your natural tanning process provides reliable protection against burning, unlike sunscreen that can be washed, sweated or even rubbed off.  Vitamin D, Osteoporosis Prevention Vitamin D is necessary for our bodies to use the calcium we get in our diet. Vitamin D is found in few foods. Sunlight and tanning beds are reliable sources of vitamin D.   Our skin produces vitamin D naturally when it is exposed to sunlight.  It has been found that sunscreen of SPF 8 or higher will disable and halt the skin's ability to produce vitamin D. Seasonal Depression Therapy Do you suffer from the Seasonal Affective Disorder or also known as the "Winter Blues"? try a few minutes in a tanning bed to relieve those systems.   Simulated sunlight "doses" have been a very successful treatment for Seasonal Affective Disorder.   Psoriasis and Acne Treatment Consult your Doctor about Exposure to UV-light to help alleviate the unsightly appearance and discomfort of psoriasis or acne.