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Sunscreen Causes Skin Cancer
Thursday, June 6, 2013
With all the talk about sunscreen, and its benefits, I thought you should know that it causes skin cancer! Well, I shouldn’t say that without making a few things clear. In a previous article, which you will find at the link below, I talked about the dangerous chemicals that are put into today’s sunscreens and skincare products. continue reading
How does vitamin D protect against skin cancer?
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Dr. Bikle summarizes, “Thus, by these mechanisms one can conclude that the skin has evolved protective mechanisms against UVR induced carcinogenesis, and that these mechanisms involve vitamin D.” continue reading
Lower Vitamin D Levels Associated with Twice the Risk of Respiratory Disease
Friday, May 31, 2013
The Vitamin D Society wants to make the public aware of a new study showing an association between lower vitamin D levels and twice the risk of respiratory disease for older people. continue reading
How do we know how much vitamin D you make?
Thursday, May 30, 2013
It’s often stated that the human body can make 10,000 to 25,000 IU of vitamin D, maybe more, in a single session of full body sun exposure. This might make you wonder, how do we know that?
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How Careful Are You in the Sun?
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Some experts blame inappropriate use of sunscreen, saying that people do not apply enough lotion (a golf ball-size dollop) or do not reapply it every two hours as instructed. continue reading
