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Vitamin D Level Below 30 ng/ml (75 nmol/L) an Independent Risk Factor for COVID-19
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
We recently reviewed a study by Maghbooli et al that found much better outcomes among individuals with vitamin D levels over 30 ng/ml (75 nmol/L). continue reading
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation: Don’t feel the burn, avoid it!
Friday, July 31, 2020
But before you decide it’s safer to permanently relocate under your bed, avoiding the harmful UV effects is relatively easy. All we need is a little understanding of UV radiation, a forecast of UV intensity and some basic guidelines. continue reading
Study Suggests Vitamin D May Help The Body Fight Infection
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
A researcher says that vitamin D is like a steroid and is urging the public to spend some time outside soaking in the sunshine vitamin, while another urges caution saying that other factors may be at play. continue reading
Could the Sun be Good for Your Heart?
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
One of these benefits is an increase in nitric oxide, which our bodies produce in response to sun exposure. Nitric oxide helps to dilate blood vessels which lower blood pressure, and to dilate coronary arteries which stops angina. continue reading
Word of Mouth: The power to build or destroy
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
With the rise in popularity of business rating sites such as Yelp and customer reviews that pop-up right in Google, word of mouth is more powerful than ever before continue reading