In the News
Some doctors are calling sunlight, “the medical discovery of the century.”
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
In the 2007 book, “Your Best Health Under the Sun,” Jon Herring and Al Sears, M.D. reveal research that shows how millions of people can be cured from chronic diseases simply by getting enough sunlight. According to their work some 600,000 cases of breast and colon cancer alone could be prevented each year, if people simply increased their daily intake of sunlight.… continue reading
American Academy of Dermatology Caught in Pay-for-Play Scandal
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Author : Indoor Tanning Association
WASHINGTON — A group of dermatologists, including Dr. A. Bernard Ackerman, director emeritus of the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology in New York City, has called the American Academy of Dermatology’s (AAD) “Seal of Recognition” program a “shocking conflict of interest.”… continue reading
New natural health product rules to allow cancer prevention claims
Monday, February 4, 2008
CARLY WEEKS
Companies that sell natural health products will soon have unprecedented freedom to promote the ability of vitamins, herbal supplements and non-prescription drugs to prevent serious diseases and medical conditions, including cancer, heart disease and arthritis. The changes to the federal rules, which take effect June 1, represent a significant boost for the natural health industry, which is eager to increase its credibility and capitalize on a booming market for vitamins and botanical supplements by directly marketing their health claims to consumers.… continue reading
The Vitals on Vitamin D
Monday, February 4, 2008
By: Jennifer Ackerman
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Should Skin Care Treatment for Skin Cancer Include Sun Exposure?
Monday, February 4, 2008
By: sharling
The relationship between sun exposure and skin cancer has always been controversial: sun exposure is the major source of Vitamin D, and Vitamin D prevents the formation of tumors. Nevertheless, we’ve been so scared of getting cancer, we slather on sunscreens whenever we leave the house and we even buy cosmetics and skin care treatment products with sunscreen in the ingredients.… continue reading
