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Here’s how a vitamin D deficiency might affect your skin

Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Dr. Shainhouse added that "healthy levels of vitamin D have been demonstrated to prevent skin aging, promote healthy bone growth, possibly reduce the risk of certain cancers, and even improve mood." continue reading

Can vitamin D in pregnancy affect the future health of the child?

Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Can vitamin D in pregnancy affect the future health of the child?
Greetings from GrassrootsHealth.net!
JCTA Note: very interesting piece, but be careful how you share it
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Australia is 20 years behind.’ Pete Evans doubles down on message that sunscreen is dangerous.

Tuesday, January 29, 2019
“I mean, how warped is the reality of the world where medical professions are saying don’t look at a sunrise or a sunset because it could be bad for your health?” continue reading

Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles 1/21/19—1/27/19

Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles 1/21/19—1/27/19   https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/108636126/southland-sun-kills-too-cancer-society-warns The real killer is not sun exposure but sun deprivation. Here are some facts about sun exposure you should know:
  • Seventy-five percent of melanoma occurs on areas of the body that are seldom or never exposed to sun.
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SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE FOR HEALTH: VITAMIN D SOCIETY.

Friday, January 25, 2019
Due to this research paper by Hoel and De Gruijl, my sunlight colleague Perry Holman took action. He understood the exceptionally low sun exposure among Canadians, and, their consequent suffering. continue reading

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