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How a Vitamin D Deficiency Almost Destroyed My Life (Sunlight Deficiency)

Thursday, April 27, 2017
Wright also noted, “It’s been shown that in individuals with decreased sun exposure and low vitamin D, they have higher incidences of some cancers: colorectal, lung, breast, prostate and thyroid.” continue reading

GrassrootsHealth study shows a 16% decrease in pain with vitamin D.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
According to a study by DJ Gaskin and P Richard, the annual cost of pain in 2010 (US data) was "greater than the annual costs of heart disease ($309 billion), cancer ($243 billion), and diabetes ($188 billion)" and nearly 30 percent higher than the combined cost of cancer and diabetes. continue reading

How to Use Your iPad or iPhone to Make Vitamin D

Monday, April 24, 2017
There is actually an app, D-Minder, that can do just that. continue reading

Tanning salon owner up in arms over Toronto Hydro’s deposit terms

Friday, April 21, 2017
But when the time came this spring to start applying the $4,000 towards her monthly bill – which hovers around $1,700 – Stantis got a bill shock. She wasn’t getting her money back after all. continue reading

The bare necessities: get out in the sun

Friday, April 21, 2017
Basking in the sunshine is such a lazy and enjoyable way to pass the time, it’s hard to believe it can do much for your health other than make you feel good. But the truth is that, much like plants, we need sunshine to thrive. continue reading

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