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Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles. 4/9/18—4/15/18
Monday, April 16, 2018
Sunlight Institute Responses to sun articles. 4/9/18—4/15/18
https://www.ibtimes.co.in/suffering-sun-poisoning-symptoms-ways-treat-it-766164
Negative messages regarding sun exposure are rampant, and too little is said about the positive effects of regular, non-burning exposure. Here are a few facts you should know about the importance of the sun for human health:
- A 20-year Swedish study showed that women who actively seek the sun have half the risk of death compared with those who avoid the sun.
Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles 4/2/18—4/8/18
Friday, April 13, 2018
Sunlight Institute responses to sun articles 4/2/18—4/8/18
http://www.infosurhoy.com/cocoon/saii/xhtml/en_GB/health/health-experts-warn-against-pre-tanning/
Your statement that “sunbathing endangers your health” is not correct. Non-burning sun exposure is vital to human health. Don’t take away sun exposure, just avoid sunburning. Much of the world is now vitamin D deficient, and for every death caused by diseases that are associated with sun exposure, there are about 328 deaths caused by diseases that are associated with sun deprivation.… continue reading
BIG FOOD, BIG PHARMA KILLING FOR PROFIT? YES, SAY TOP UK DOCTORS!
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
The panel is an idea whose time has come as worldwide, medical and dietetic establishments with close links to Big Food and Big Pharma dish up what many consider “dangerous dogma”. continue reading
OPINION: Vitamin D: Don’t wait until it’s too late
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Having lived most of my life in India, where direct sunlight is readily available, I managed to get an adequate dose of vitamin D every day. Raleigh, in contrast, is less exposed to direct sunlight and is also too cold during winter to step outdoors. continue reading
FSSAI introduces Project Dhoop, encourages children to absorb vitamin D through sunlight
Monday, April 9, 2018
Vitamin D deficiency occurs due to overuse of sunscreen, wearing clothes that cover most of the skin, working all day in an air-conditioned atmosphere, and other factors. continue reading
