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Boosting Vitamin D Intake Reduces Cancer Risk

Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Daily doses of a single vitamin could dramatically reduce your risk for several types of cancer. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that vitamin D is a powerful cancer preventive agent. In laboratory studies, vitamin D deters the growth of cancer, preventing the out-of-control cell division that makes it such a dangerous disease.… continue reading

ITA Meeting In Nashville – Marketing Campaign

Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Folks, you better get behind this, in FORCE, or this industry will be over soon enough. The ITA is unveiling their new offensive to the demoterrorists (shout out to EZ Livin Jim) constant barrage of negative press. BE THERE FOR HISTORY!… continue reading

Sun exposure unrelated to excess fat and vitamin D

Thursday, August 30, 2007
Lack of sunshine does not appear to be responsible for lower levels of vitamin D levels found in older, heavier, adults, a new study shows. It is more likely due to excess fat which prevents the nutrient from reaching the bloodstream, said Dr.… continue reading

Case For Daily Calcium Pill Strengthened

Thursday, August 30, 2007
Source: University of Western Sydney Date: August 28, 2007 More on: Osteoporosis, Women’s Health, Nutrition, Dietary Supplement, Nutrition Research, Alternative Medicine Case For Daily Calcium Pill Strengthened Science Daily — A new study by University of Western Sydney researchers has found people over 50 who take calcium supplements suffer fewer fractures and enjoy a better quality of life.… continue reading

Dutch Cancer foundation considers promoting the sun

Tuesday, August 28, 2007
By Japke-d Bouma Rotterdam  Under pressure from new scientific insights, the Dutch Cancer Foundation (KWF) is looking at whether advice about sunbathing needs to be amended. • The KWF currently warns against excessive sunbathing. But prevention coordinator Maaike op de Coul said “Perhaps we need to say, more clearly, that the sun is also good for you”.… continue reading

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