In the News
Layering in ancient teeth reveals history of vitamin D deficiency
Friday, May 19, 2017
However, some evidence suggests that it has become more severe ( vitamin D deficiency) in the wake of the transition from small-scale agriculture and pastoralism to large-scale complex urban societies. continue reading
Grassroots Health on Sunlight Exposure
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Last week we discussed skin type, this week - UV index. How are you doing? Are you acclimatizing to the sun before summer starts? Getting regular, non-burning sun? continue reading
Smoking linked to skin cancer
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
"We found that current smokers were at significantly higher risk of SCC (squamous cell carcinoma) than former smokers or people who had never smoked,"... The study found no evidence smokers had a higher risk of BCC than non-smokers. continue reading
Sunbeds Best ‘D’ Source: Study
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
A European study showed that three non-burning sunbed sessions weekly was more effective at raising vitamin D blood levels than 1,000 IU of daily vitamin D pills. continue reading
SUNSHINE VITAMIN
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
The sunscreen industry doesn't want you to know that your body actually needs sunlight exposure because that realisation would mean lower sales of sunscreen products.... Sunlight is the only valid source of Vitamin D...People with dark skin pigmentation may need 20-30 times as much exposure to sunlight as fair-skinned people to generate the same amount of Vitamin D. continue reading
