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Sun Exposure and Arthritis
Friday, May 2, 2008
The national arthritis charity warns that sunshine is crucial for the body to produce vitamin D which is required to ward off degenerative conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis. Earlier this year, James E Dowd, an American rheumatologist, published details of his use of vitamin D in treating arthritic patients.… continue reading
A Too-Good-to-Be-True Nutrient?
Thursday, May 1, 2008
By Sally Squires
Washington Post – Imagine a nutrient that could help prevent cancer, heart disease and tuberculosis, preserve bones, and thwart autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile diabetes. Sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it?… continue reading
Press Release of the Day
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
By Chris Boutet
The National Post Here at at the Posted news blog, we get dozens, hundreds, perhaps even scads of press releases sent to us every day — but only one can be great enough to be crowned Press Release of the Day.… continue reading
Lip Blam, Gloss Found To Increase Skin Cancer Risk
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
(eCanadaNow) – According to a doctor from Baylor University Medical Center, lip balm and gloss increase the risk of skin cancer in women. Dermatologist Christine White has come out and stated that lip balm and lip gloss actually increase your risk of skin cancer.… continue reading
Higher Doses of Vitamin D Needed to Prevent Cancer
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
By David Gutierrez
(NaturalNews) Experts are increasingly pushing for higher daily recommended intakes of vitamin D, saying that while current amounts may prevent signs of deficiency, they are insufficient to provide a protective benefit against cancer. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient produced by the body when ultraviolet radiation from sunlight strikes the skin.… continue reading
