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Vitamin D and an Epidemic Truth or Myth

Thursday, August 18, 2016
Even when you ARE vitamin D-deficient, avoid chemical vitamin D but go for sunlight instead. continue reading

Study Suggests Sunlight, Not Vitamin D, Eases MS Symptoms

Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Sun exposure was significantly associated with less severe fatigue and depression in those with Multiple Sclerosis, while vitamin D levels were not significantly correlated with either symptom, in a study reported by the Vitamin D Council. continue reading

The Truth About Sun Exposure: Part 2

Monday, August 15, 2016
Many studies have shown that cancer-related death rates decline as you move toward lower latitudes. “As you head from north to south, you may find perhaps two or three extra deaths (per hundred thousand people} from skin cancer,” says Reinhold Vieth, a nutrition professor at the University of Toronto. “At the same time, though, you’ll find 30 or 40 fewer deaths for the other major cancers. continue reading

ALIEN radiation – helps give YOU a tan

Thursday, August 11, 2016
ALIEN sunlight from beyond our galaxy is helping give beachgoers that tanned bronzed look, a new study found. JCTA NOTE: NOT Really, but a great story continue reading

Total Tan agrees not to misrepresent health risks of indoor tanning

Thursday, August 11, 2016
Brian Mahoney, an attorney representing Total Tan, issued a statement saying the company made no admission of wrongdoing as part of the settlement, will pay no fine or penalty, and "feels vindicated by this resolution." continue reading

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