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Insufficient vitamin D levels among 12 million Canadians
Tuesday, September 22, 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.
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You are a Human Vitamin D Factory
Monday, September 21, 2015
Unlike vitamin D supplements, vitamin D produced in the skin by the sun does not pose a risk of toxicity. The body is smart enough to limit its own production. In addition, sunlight makes other beneficial photoproducts in your body that you cannot receive from a supplement. continue reading
Scientists Are Now Saying That A Little More Vitamin D Could Go A Long Way to Prevent Cognitive Decline
Monday, September 21, 2015
Scientists have been very interested in finding ways to ward off cognitive decline and the latest studies now indicate that it could be as simple as spending more time in the sun. continue reading
Vitamin D deficiency or Sunlight deficiency
Saturday, September 19, 2015
People at a high risk of vitamin D deficiency and particularly those with a combination of risk factors should be treated with vitamin D supplementation. Additionally, they should be encouraged to seek some sun exposure – keeping in mind that short periods of sun exposure to a large area of skin is best for vitamin D production, and safest in terms of skin cancer risk. continue reading
7 Ways To Improve Your Mood In Winter & Fall
Saturday, September 19, 2015
3. Consider A Sunlight Simulator
The NIH also recommended light therapy as an effective way to feel better during the darker months, even reporting a 70 percent improvement among patients who sat under a sun lamp daily for several weeks. continue reading
