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EXPOSURE TO ULTRAVIOLET RAYS BEST WAY

Wednesday, February 20, 2008
INDIANAPOLIS – Evidence of the critical role vitamin D plays in the body’s overall health and ability to prevent major forms of cancer continues to evolve, according to recent studies. Numerous recent studies conclude there is a vitamin D deficiency among Americans and that people should take appropriate action to raise levels of what’s commonly referred to as “the sunshine vitamin” in their bloodstreams.… continue reading

Dr. Oz’s Ultimate Anti-Aging Checklist

Wednesday, February 20, 2008
The last category on Dr. Oz’s anti-aging checklist is vitamins. First up is vitamin D. “We estimate that over half of all Americans are deficient in vitamin D,” Dr. Oz says. Dr. Oz says 1,000 units of vitamin D a day will benefit the body in a variety of ways.… continue reading

Sunscreen companies settle with Commission

Monday, February 18, 2008
The Commerce Commission has reached settlements with four sunscreen companies that have admitted to misleading consumers about the protection from the sun offered by their products. The Commission investigated and tested four product ranges after complaints laid by the Cancer Society that it was misleading under the Fair Trading Act for the products to claim to provide all day protection from the sun, from just one application of the sunscreen.… continue reading

A Ray of Sunshine in the Fight Against Cancer

Friday, February 8, 2008
Dr. Louise Parker, says a vitamin D pill could block the development of some cancers, strengthen bones, prevent multiple sclerosis and alleviate winter depression. Image Gallery Danny Abriel. Dalhousie’s Dr. Lousie Parker. Click image to view fullsize Image 1 of 1 Newswise — It sounds too good to be true … a little inexpensive pill that could block the development of some cancers, strengthen bones, prevent multiple sclerosis and alleviate winter depression.… continue reading

5 ways to Staying Young with Dr. Oz Anti-Aging Checklist

Wednesday, February 6, 2008
On today’s ‘Oprah’ TV show we received quite a lot of information from Dr. Oz about ways that you can reverse aging. Through diet and exercise and lifestyle habits you can easily put into place an anti-aging plan. Oprah is 54 years old and she said it has hit her like a bulldozer.… continue reading

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