(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 01, 2010 ) Chicago, IL -- Consumers might dream of traveling to the tropics over the holidays or later this winter to escape the cold, snow, and lack of sunlight. However, current economic conditions mean that dream won't be a reality for many this year. Tanning beds and other home tanning solutions from ESB Tanning Systems kick winter blues to the curb for less, and can be enjoyed any day or time.

"Most people get the bulk of their vitamin D from exposure to sunlight," said ESB Tanning Systems Vice President, Tom Batchos. "During the winter months though, there are shorter hours of sunlight. People working indoors all day and going home after dark might not get enough sun exposure, leading to a vitamin D deficiency. Today three-quarters of U.S. teens and adults are deficient in vitamin D, the so-called 'sunshine vitamin.' Those deficits are increasingly blamed for everything from cancer and heart disease to diabetes, according to new research. World wide research reports home tanning systems like tanning beds offer an alternative source of vitamin D to those who don't reach appropriate levels from direct sun exposure."

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Dietary Supplements notes that vitamin D deficiencies have been potentially linked through research to several disorders and diseases including osteoporosis, diabetes, hypertension, multiple sclerosis, and even cancer. They also note that "the moderate use of tanning beds that emit 2%-6% UVB radiation is also effective" at achieving adequate levels of vitamin D synthesis.

"Not everyone is lucky enough to live in a part of the country with sunny days year-round," said Batchos. "Tanning beds and other home tanning systems provide electric sunshine anytime you want. They can also be more affordable than a family vacation to a warmer location, and can be used for years whereas a trip to a sunny locale might end after just a week or two."

ESB Tanning Systems offers home tanning beds as well as tanning booths and stand-up tanning systems, with options available for tanning, bronzing, or red light therapy. Prices for home tanning systems start at $1199. ESB Tanning Systems also offers lamps, skincare products, and lifestyle products including books and supplements.

About ESB Tanning Systems

ESB Tanning Systems is a tanning equipment manufacturer specializing in home tanning beds, booths, and stand-up systems. The company has been tanning America for 18 years, combining performance and comfort with energy efficiency. ESB has provided energy efficient tanning systems for over ten years, and is the only tanning equipment manufacturer using electronic ballast in all of their systems which uses 40% less electricity than other home tanning options.

For more information about home tanning systems or how tanning beds supplement a lack of sunlight by providing vitamin D, please visit www.ESBtans.com or contact Tom Batchos at 847-429-9990.

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Email: tbatchos@esbtans.com
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