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Sunbeds May Be a Great Vitamin D Source for Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Monday, August 27, 2018
I recently received a letter from a tanning studio outlining how a cystic fibrosis patient began using a sunbed and in just 10 months had fully optimized her vitamin D level to 120 nmol/L. continue reading

Health Benefits of Sunbathing FAR Outweigh Risks, World Health Organization Says

Monday, August 27, 2018
Sunbathing dramatically reduces the risk of several types of cancers, autoimmune diseases, bone diseases, type 1 diabetes, depression, and, in proper doses, can even reduce the risk of melanoma, a meta-analysis of sun-related-disease studies finds continue reading

Vitamin D could help delay aging

Friday, August 24, 2018
scientists from Buck Institute find that vitamin D could work through genes that influence longevity and age-related health conditions. Vitamin D3, which is converted into the active form of vitamin D, could prevent the toxicity caused by human beta-amyloid, which is associated with Alzheimer’s disease. continue reading

Huh? The New York Times says vitamin D health benefits are a right-wing conspiracy theory

Wednesday, August 22, 2018
The evidence presented in the article of Dr. Holick’s personal financial gains from touting this legitimately good solution is pretty weak, and it’s nowhere near the level of doctors receiving millions in kickbacks for getting their patients hooked on deadly opioids, for example. continue reading

The Easiest Client to Sell To

Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Most businesses either don’t realize that they have lost clients or don’t know what to do about them. continue reading

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