In the News
Thin Bones Seen In Boys with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Results of an early study suggest that dairy-free diets and unconventional food preferences could put boys with autism and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at higher than normal risk for thinner, less dense bones when compared to a group of boys the same age who do not have autism.… continue reading
Sunlight reduces risk of 16 different cancers
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
By DrD
A recent study by researchers at the University of California found that solar ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation can significantly reduce the risk of 16 different types of cancer by naturally stimulating the production of vitamin D in the skin.… continue reading
New Research Challenges Concept of Vitamin D Deficiency
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Thousand Oaks, CA (PRWEB) — Low blood levels of vitamin D have long been associated with disease, and the assumption has been made that vitamin D supplements may protect against disease. In the light of new knowledge that hundreds of genes are dependent on vitamin D, this assumption needs to be reconsidered.… continue reading
February Is Vitamin D Deficiency Month
Monday, January 28, 2008
In recent years, several groups have launched smear campaigns against the sun and tanning, blurring the line between overexposure—a very real threat to our heath—and any exposure at all. The sunscreen industry constantly warns the public to “cover up” before venturing outside.… continue reading
Sun’s benefits make comeback
Monday, January 28, 2008
Tom Spears, Vancouver Sun
Julie Oliver, Canwest News Service Studies in Nebraska have shown a dramatic reduction in several types of cancers among women who took Vitamin D and calcium, and later studies have confirmed the results. CREDIT: Larry Wong, Canwest News Service David Schmidt, an employee at Boost Your Health health food store, holds up a Vitamin D pill at his store in west Edmonton.… continue reading
