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It’s Official: Vitamin D Reduces the Incidence of Autoimmunity
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The Harvard led Vitamin D and Omega 3 trial (VITAL), involving 12,786 men 50 years or older and 13,085 women 55 years or older, recently published findings showing a meaningful (22%) and statistically significant reduction in the incidence of autoimmune disease in older adults taking 2000 IU (50 mcg) per day for 5 years continue reading
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 258
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 258
http://energysiren.co.ke/2021/12/06/lenses-for-myopia-control-market-future-prospects-analysis-2021-2028-zeiss-hoya-corporation-ovctek/
It is a shame that myopia in children is not prevented before it starts. It does not take a rocket scientist to determine that myopia results from lack of sun exposure. Consider this: Research shows that the prevalence of myopia among Chinese children living in Singapore is 29.1%, whereas its prevalence among Chinese children living in Sydney, Australia is only 3.3%.… continue reading
Are You Suffering from “Sunshine Deficiency?”
Friday, February 18, 2022
Key Points
The vitamin D level is often used as a measurement for sun exposure, and especially for those who don’t supplement with vitamin D, a vitamin D deficiency can also indicate “sunshine deficiency”
Sunlight contains different wavelengths of light, emitting multiple types of energy, including red, near infrared, far infrared, and blue light, each of which offers some unique health effects
Getting regular sun exposure can be beneficial to your health, but to avoid risks of overexposure to the sun, take care not to burn! continue reading
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 257
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 257
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2332092/five-ways-to-battle-winter-blues
I was happy to see that you mentioned the need for sunlight to fight winter blues. Winter or summer, we need to get plenty of non-burning sunlight daily. Even if it is cold outside, the sunlight will enter the eyes and reset the circadian rhythms.… continue reading
Ontario’s Safe Employers Receiving up to $1.5 Billion Rebate
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
This rebate will give 300,000 businesses back approximately 30 per cent of their annual premium payments, helping create new jobs and allowing for bigger paycheques for workers continue reading