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43% Decrease in Flu-like Illness with Vitamin D Levels of at Least 60 ng/ml
Monday, March 30, 2020
Those with vitamin D level at or above 60 ng/ml had a 43% lower risk of flu-like illness compared to those with vitamin D levels less than 20 ng/ml (P<0.0001) continue reading
UV index. Vitamin D and health.
Monday, March 30, 2020
However, if the UV index is very low, it cannot stimulate the production of vitamin D in the skin. Vitamin D production is essential for human health. Thus, lack of vitamin D may be a major reason that flu-like diseases occur primarily during winter, when there is little or no vitamin D production. This, of course varies according to latitude. To make vitamin D from the sun - UV Index above 3 and shadow shorter than you are. continue reading
Save Small Business is amplifying our collective voice and having an impact
Friday, March 27, 2020
This is an email I received from “Save Small Business” Please sign the petition. It seems to be working
Hello there,
My name is Erin Millar, and I’m one of the co-founders of Save Small Business as well as an owner of a small journalism business in Vancouver.… continue reading
Casting Sunlight on an Epidemic
Friday, March 27, 2020
There may be a simple yet effective alternative. Since exposing the whole body to bright sunlight can provide long-lasting and rapid correction of deficiency, this may provide a critical boost to host immune defenses. Lacking definitive research, any risk of exposing the body to sunshine while sheltering in place is clearly outweighed by the risk of COVID-19. continue reading
RENT RELIEF REQUEST
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Below is a sample text for a letter you can use to request rent relief from your Landlords. continue reading