In the News
New Disease Prevention Chart for Sunlight Grassroots Health
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Check out the new prevention chart from GRH and what the JCTA created continue reading
Some sunscreens increase the risk of skin cancer, according to new study
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
For starters, the EWG assures that there is no proof that sunscreens prevent the common forms of skin cancer, as the rates of melanoma or skin cancer in the U.S. have tripled over the course of the last 35 years. continue reading
Sunny ‘D’ Works Better: Holick
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Sunny ‘D’ Works Better: Holick
Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 SmartTan.com
“When you ingest vitamin D, only about 60 percent of it sticks to vitamin D-binding protein, but when you make vitamin D in your skin, 100 percent binds to the protein.”
… continue readingLayering 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
