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REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE TAKING VITAMIN D SERIOUSLY

Wednesday, June 27, 2018
A lack of the sunshine vitamin can not only dampen your mood but also your health. continue reading

Higher Levels of Vitamin D Reduce Breast Cancer Risk by 80%: New Study

Wednesday, June 27, 2018
“We have a vitamin D problem and its getting worse because people are avoiding sun exposure, and the Health Canada guidelines are too low and need to be re-evaluated” says Perry Holman, Executive Director for the Vitamin D Society. continue reading

Breast Cancer Prevention Society is off to a great enrollment start!

Tuesday, June 26, 2018
We have been the ONLY crowd-funded public health intervention study and, we expect to lead the way with breast cancer prevention. We need lots of help.  continue reading

Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles 6/18/18—6/24/18

Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles 6/18/18—6/24/18 http://www.kctv5.com/story/38447632/riverside-dermatologist-designs-smart-device-to-track-sun-exposure-prevent-sunburn What we really need is a sensor that tells us when we are not getting enough sun exposure! A 20 year Swedish study demonstrated that women who were always seeking the sun had half the risk of all-cause death, compared to women who stayed indoors.… continue reading

Sun Exposure Reduces Cancer Risk and Thoughts on Tanning Beds – Interview

Friday, June 22, 2018
We have recently discussed the array of benefits provided by sun exposure.  Today, we speak with researcher Dr. Marianne Berwick who authored one of my favorite papers detailing the health benefits of sun exposure.  She also provides some simple guidelines for how much sun exposure you should obtain. We will also broach some of the contentious issues regarding tanning beds. continue reading

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