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COVID-19: New Pilot Study Shows Vitamin D Treatment Cut ICU Admissions from 50% to 2%

Friday, September 11, 2020
Our pilot study demonstrated that administration of a high dose of Calcifediol or 25-hydroxyvitamin D, a main metabolite of vitamin D endocrine system, significantly reduced the need for ICU treatment of patients requiring hospitalization due to proven COVID-19. Calcifediol seems to be able to reduce severity of the disease, but larger trials with groups properly matched will be required to show a definitive answer. continue reading

Can the Sunshine Vitamin Reduce COVID-19 Infections?

Friday, September 11, 2020
Two recent studies found that people who had subnormal vitamin D levels contracted COVID-19 more often than people with recommended levels. continue reading

CECRA for small businesses extended for the month of September

Wednesday, September 9, 2020
We’re extending rent relief for Canadian small businesses through CECRA. Property owners and small business tenants will soon be able to access funding for the month of September. What you need to know: You have previously been approved and would like to extend
  • All tenants approved in the April, May and June application are automatically eligible for the July, August and September extensions.
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Children with COVID-19 and those with the flu hospitalized at similar rates, study finds

Wednesday, September 9, 2020
A new study suggests that children with COVID-19 do not have a higher chance of developing serious health complications that require hospitalization compared to kids with seasonal influenza. continue reading

Sunlight Institute Sun Article Responses 192

Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Sunlight Institute Sun Article Responses 192   https://www.point2homes.com/news/tips-tricks/9-plants-with-amazing-health-benefits-you-can-grow-at-home.html What an interesting article! I had no idea that the plants could be so easily grown and so good for the health. Not the least of gardening’s benefits is being in the sunlight.… continue reading

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