ME/CFS South Australia Inc supports the needs of sufferers of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and related illnesses. We do this by providing services and information to members. Disclaimer ME/CFS South Australia Inc aims to keep members informed of various research projects, diets, medications, therapies, news items, etc. All communication, both verbal and written, is merely to disseminate information and not to make recommendations or directives. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed on this Web site are not necessarily the official views of the Society or its Committee and are not simply an endorsement of products or services. |
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Research Finds Healthy Use For Tanning Beds As Pain TreatmentMonday 26 January 2009 Despite the potential risks associated with tanning beds, Digtriad.com reports that “Ultraviolet light may help relieve pain in fibromyalgia syndrome patients, according to a preliminary study at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center conducted by dermatology, rheumatology, and public health sciences researchers.” The article also says: “In a previous tanning addiction study, participants getting UV light treatments reported improvement in their arthritis and back pain, [Steven R.] Feldman [M.D., Ph.D.] said. That earlier study found that frequent tanning bed users may get more out of the experience than darker skin – exposure to ultraviolet light may produce a "relaxing" effect that lures tanners back to the beds. According to Feldman, this cannot be just a direct effect of warmth causing an increase in blood flow and a decrease in muscle spasm and tension because there was greater relaxation with UV compared to the non-UV bed users.” The full article can be found here:
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