Author Archive
A look back at the start of GrassrootsHealth
Thursday, November 27, 2014
This consensus is now commonly accepted by many in the medical community and has been quoted in books, such as The Vitamin D Solution by Michael Holick, PhD, MD. It is also included as part of a recommendation from The Vitamin D Society, an advocacy group in Canada.
Healthy Skin, Use Vitamin D
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Sunlight exposure is the primary source of vitamin D for most people. Solar ultraviolet-B radiation stimulates the production of vitamin D3 from 7-dehydrocholesterol in the epidermis of the skin. Hence, vitamin D is actually more like a hormone than a vitamin, a substance that is required from the diet.
Shadow cast over expert advice on sunshine and vitamin D
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
There is little chance of leading a truly simple life today because so much of it is done with the advice of experts. When it comes to safe driving, it is the likes of the Department of Transport or the AA; with food, we are bombarded with nutritional tips; and there is no shortage of instruction on how to bring up our children.
Building consensus on optimal vitamin D levels in Canada
Friday, November 21, 2014
A push to develop a Canadian Vitamin D Consensus that can be used to educate Canadians on the importance of optimal vitamin D levels for health is gaining support.
Keep Employees Focused this Holiday Season
Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Employees that know what to strive for will stay focused and perform better, but only if goals are set and managed properly, the Entrepreneur.com article
