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Face coverings will be mandatory at all Guelph, Wellington County businesses

Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Face coverings will be mandatory inside all Guelph and Wellington County businesses as of Friday as it moves to Stage 2 of the Ontario government’s reopening plan. continue reading

Alberta moves to stage two of relaunch June 12th Tanning included

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Alberta moves to stage two of relaunch

June 09, 2020 Media inquiries Strong testing data shows active COVID-19 cases in Alberta are lower than expected, meaning stage two of the relaunch strategy can safely begin on June 12, a week sooner than expected.… continue reading

Sunlight Institute Sun Article Responses 180

Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Sunlight Institute Sun Article Responses 180   https://carsonnow.org/story/05/10/2020/nevada-extension-stay-healthy-while-reaping-benefits-outdoor-physical-activity Yes, soak up that sunlight, but avoid burning. In addition, avoid chemical sunscreens, which actually cause burning. You had a good list of sun benefits, but here is another list you may like:
  • Influenza diminishes almost to nothing during late spring, summer, and early fall, times of greatest sun exposure and vitamin D production.
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Province to provide one-time relaunch payment to Alberta’s small businesses impacted by COVID-19

Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Small businesses struggling to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic will see some monetary relief from the provincial government through a one-time relaunch payment. continue reading

Watch Out!  Too Much Vitamin D can be Toxic: The toxicity debate (Pt. 2)

Monday, June 8, 2020
Vitamin D toxicity is rare and usually caused by excessive vitamin D supplementation, which can lead to hypercalcemia (increased calcium in the blood), hyperphosphatemia (increased phosphate in the blood), and suppressed serum PTH concentrations. JCTA NOTE: You cannot go to Toxic levels when producing Vitamin D naturally from UVB exposure. Your body self-regulates. continue reading

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