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Do mammograms prevent breast cancer?

Thursday, October 18, 2018
Despite the rise in mammography, breast cancer incidence rates have remained fairly steady. Raising the serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level to 40-60 ng/ml could prevent 75-80% of breast cancer incidence (and deaths, of course). continue reading

Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles 10/8/18—10/14/18

Monday, October 15, 2018
Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles 10/8/18—10/14/18   https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2018/10/07/1061698_vitamin-d-supplements-bone-health.html#respond Although vitamin D supplements were not shown to increase bone strength in this research, Sunlight obviously enhances bone strength. A Spanish study shows that women who are sun-seekers have 1/11 the risk of hip fracture as women who avoid the sun. … continue reading

The War Against Vitamin D – A Threat to Big Pharma

Saturday, October 13, 2018
Natural substances with tremendous healing capabilities that cannot be patented are a huge threat to the pharmaceutical industry and their FDA-approved drugs, and certainly vitamin D is at the top of this list. continue reading

Taking a deep dive into the history of West Edmonton Mall’s waterpark

Wednesday, October 10, 2018
'You could go and lie down under fake tanning lights and bake under the fake sun' continue reading

UV is Beneficial for Older People: Researcher

Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Dr. Richard Weller, who introduced us to the benefits of nitric oxide production from UV light in 2013, also wrote a paper promoting the importance of sun exposure for older people, as summarized by Dr. Marc Sorenson for the Sunlight Institute. continue reading

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