Time for sensible sun exposure!

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Time for sensible sun exposure!

May is Sunshine Month GrassRootsHealth.net

The sun is essential to optimal health and well-being. Sensible sun exposure could greatly improve health by improving vitamin D status for disease reduction, initiating the release of nitric oxide for heart health, stimulating the production of serotonin and beta-endorphins for mood enhancement and pain relief, and regulating circadian rhythms.… continue reading

Can we say goodbye to sun cream?

Thursday, May 30, 2019

Can we say goodbye to sun cream? The health benefits of sun cream, for so long assumed to be an essential daily ritual, are being scrutinised KATHLEEN BAIRD-MURRAY It’s grey, it’s goopy, and I’m not entirely convinced it works. But can we give it up?… continue reading

The Last Guide to Instagram Hashtags You’ll Ever Need

Thursday, May 30, 2019

The Last Guide to Instagram Hashtags You’ll Ever Need

Margot da CunhaLast updated: May 29, 2019Instagram W If you told me ten years ago that I would be writing a guide on hashtagging, I would most likely have laughed in your face.… continue reading

Vitamin D Levels of Indoor Tanners

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Vitamin D Levels of Indoor Tanners Part of Sunshine Month in May

From GrassrootsHealth.net

Sunlight and supplements are well known sources of vitamin D, but other sources of UV light, such as indoor tanning, can also effectively raise vitamin D levels.… continue reading

Can you achieve an optimal vitamin D level with the sun?

Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Can you achieve an optimal vitamin D level with the sun?

The GrassrootsHealth panel of expert scientists’ recommended range of vitamin D levels for general health is 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/L). This is based on overwhelming evidence about the association between vitamin D and many diseases including bone diseases (rickets, osteomalacia, and osteoporosis), multiple sclerosis, diabetes, cancer, and many others.… continue reading

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