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There is always HOPE! May is Sunshine Month
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
This month's series about 'Sun' and how to use it safely, is one more area where we want to help everyone see what the lack of sun exposure leads to--certainly unintended consequences. Help others, help yourselves now... it CAN be done! YOU are doing it! continue reading
Your Shadow Can Tell You if it’s the Right Time to Make Vitamin D – Sunshine Month
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
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Your Shadow Can Tell You if it’s the Right Time to Make Vitamin D
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Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is synthesized in the skin following direct exposure to UVB rays. However, the UV index must be over 3 to make vitamin D, which usually occurs around midday between 10am and 2pm. |
COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) IN FLORIDA & NEW YORK. SUNLIGHT?
Monday, May 4, 2020
There are certain geographical and population differences in Covid 19 incidence and death that may provide some insight. Thus, New York and Florida provide interesting contrasts for the difference in incidence. continue reading
Health Benefits of the Sun, Beyond Vitamin D SUNSHINE MONTH
Monday, May 4, 2020
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Health Benefits of the Sun, Beyond Vitamin D
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May is Sunshine Month! The Coronavirus Connection
Friday, May 1, 2020
We are living in an age of ‘sun deficiency,’ and this has had a negative health impact through increased risk of a number of serious diseases, such as those caused by coronaviruses. These ‘diseases of darkness’ largely started in the 1800’s with industrialization, indoor work, and the rapid movement of populations around the world to places their skins were not accustomed to. continue reading
