In the News
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
Higher Vitamin D Levels Lower Cancer Risks
Friday, April 21, 2017
Researchers have demonstrated in a new study that raising vitamin D levels reduce considerably cancer risk: continue reading
Fictional Villains Doomed by Lack of Sunlight: Study
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
According to a paper in the Medical Journal of Australia it has nothing to do with justice or karma – it’s because of vitamin D! continue reading
Sunlight and its effect on eye health
Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Avoiding sunlight entirely appears to be a misdirection. Melanoma is inversely related to latitude and inadequate acclimation (i.e., increased melanization and epidermal thickening), which carries the risk of both melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer—common in northern latitudes. continue reading
Study finds 30% Lower Cancer Risk with Vitamin D and Calcium
Monday, April 17, 2017
The key word in the finding by treatment group is “significantly.” No “significantly” lower risk does not mean that there was no compelling change, instead it has to do with statistics. continue reading