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Pregnant mothers’ exposure to sunshine linked to babies’ learning

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Pregnant mothers’ exposure to sunshine linked to babies’ learning

ByHealthDay News (2)
Children conceived during months with less sunlight exposure were more likely to develop learning disabilities, the study said. Photo courtesy of HealthDay News
Kids whose moms don’t get enough sunshine during pregnancy may be more likely to develop learning difficulties, researchers report.… continue reading

Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 6/24/19—6/30/19

Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Sunlight Institute Responses to Sun Articles 6/24/19—6/30/19 https://www.messengernews.net/opinion/local-columns/2019/06/setting-the-facts-straight-on-sunscreen/ Sun deprivation, not sun exposure is the problem. In the past four decades sunscreen use has increased by 400%, and melanoma has increased by 400%! Also, since 1935, due to changing lifestyles, sunscreen use, and indoor living, sun exposure has decreased by 90%.… continue reading

Muscling in on the role of vitamin D

Friday, June 28, 2019

Muscling in on the role of vitamin D

by Westmead Institute for Medical Research
Professor Jenny Gunton from the Westmead Institute for Medical Research. Credit: The Westmead Institute for Medical Research
A recent study conducted at The Westmead Institute for Medical Research has shed light on the role of vitamin D in muscle cells.… continue reading

Dr. Holick Inducted into Orthomolecular Medicine Hall of Fame!

Friday, June 28, 2019
Dr. Holick Inducted into Orthomolecular Medicine 
Hall of Fame!  

Greetings!

This month, GrassrootsHealth scientist panel member, Dr. Michael Holick, was elected as a Fellow for the American Society of Nutrition (ASN), and was inducted into the Orthomolecular Medicine Hall of Fame! 
… continue reading

i2: Intelligent Ignorance

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

i2: Intelligent Ignorance

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 SmartTan.com By Rich Kizer and Georganne Bender A man named Nick has just landed a job selling vacuum cleaners door-to-door. Starting as a trainee, Nick goes through the usual sales training exercises and activities.… continue reading

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