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Why you need more vitamin D than you’re probably getting

Monday, August 17, 2015
Every Canadian should take a vitamin D supplement — and in my opinion, you should take far more than Health Canada recommends. continue reading

Dr. Gerry Schwalfenberg: We need some sun exposure to be healthy

Monday, August 17, 2015
Indulging in an ice-cream cone while out for an evening walk is a nice treat. Sitting on the couch and devouring an entire gallon of ice cream will put you on a path to obesity and diabetes. The same can be said for sun exposure. continue reading

The Right Chemistry: Catching some rays could help your heart

Monday, August 10, 2015
Could it be that high blood levels of vitamin D are just a marker for sun exposure and that the cardiovascular benefits are actually due to some other feature of sunlight? continue reading

Sun Shy: The Other Side of the Sun Debate

Friday, August 7, 2015
Too Much Sun; Too Little Sun – Both Are Unhealthy continue reading

Dinosaur Douglas Has Fun in the Sun

Friday, August 7, 2015
A New book for kids from the UK Playing "with friends out in the sun. His eyes are bright, he’s feeling fine, Vitamin D makes Douglas shine." continue reading

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