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Does vitamin D status have an effect on colds and the flu

Friday, November 15, 2019
Does vitamin D status have an effect on colds and the flu among GrassrootsHealth participants?

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In earlier posts we showed that fewer GrassrootsHealth participants who reported that they usually took supplemental vitamin C experienced a cold and the flu compared to those who did not.
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20y Coughed Until Rib Fractured, Doctor Says She Lacks Vitamin D

Thursday, November 14, 2019

20yo Coughed Until Rib Fractured, Doctor Says She Lacks Vitamin D as She Put Too Much Sunblock

 
 
Source: The Healthy & Mirror
 
 
A 20-year-old woman fractured one of her ribs after having severe cough for a few days because she had bone deficiency due to the lack of vitamin D. 
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Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 11/6/19—11/12/19

Thursday, November 14, 2019
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 11/6/19—11/12/19   https://www.latestly.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/no-shave-november-2019-health-benefits-of-facial-hair-that-will-make-you-throw-the-razor-away-1311640.html As regards the “benefits” of blocking sun exposure, beware. Lack of sun exposure can be harmful or even fatal. Here are a few facts:
  • Seventy-five percent of melanomas occurs on areas of the body that are seldom or never exposed to sun.
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Shocking Proof How Google Censors Health News

Friday, November 8, 2019

Shocking Proof How Google Censors Health News

Analysis by Dr. Joseph MercolaFact Checked

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

  • Google’s June 2019 update, which took effect June 3, effectively removed Mercola.com from Google search results
  • When entering a health-related search word into Google, you no longer find Mercola.com
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Vitamin D dials down aggression in melanoma cells

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Vitamin D dials down aggression in melanoma cells

by  JCTA NOTE: No wonder we make vitamin D in our skin from UVB. More and more research is showing a relationship with Vitamin D and skin cancer
Melanoma in skin biopsy with H&E stain — this case may represent superficial spreading melanoma.
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