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Scientists Blow The Lid on Cancer & Sunscreen Myth
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Researchers concluded that the conventional dogma, which advises avoiding the sun at all costs and slathering on sunscreen to minimize sun exposure, is doing more harm than actual good. continue reading
Chemical Suncreen Causes Low Sperm Counts, Infertility
Thursday, July 3, 2014
While sunscreen is known to block the sun's ultraviolet radiation from penetrating the skin, Dr Arthur W. Perry, MD, FACS, who is also a member of the Medical Advisory Board for The Dr. Oz Show, is of the opinion that chemical sunscreens can cause low sperm counts and infertility apart from contributing to the development of breast and ovarian cancers in women. He recommends using a micronised zinc oxide containing SPF 15 broad-spectrum sunscreen instead. continue reading
Low vitamin D, prostate cancer linked
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Although vitamin D can be found in foods such as dairy products, fatty fish and mushrooms, sunlight and supplements are the most-effective ways to maintain healthy levels, said Dr. John Cannell, the executive director of the Vitamin D Council in San Luis Obispo, Calif.
However, supplements should be taken in moderation. continue reading
Vitamin D, UV exposure, and skin cancer in a nutshell
Thursday, June 26, 2014
What does this all mean? That there is probably a sweet spot for sun exposure. You need sun exposure to produce vitamin D, but you don’t want to overexpose yourself. Get some sun exposure for vitamin D production, but don’t burn yourself.
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Sunshine as addictive as heroin? NOT
Thursday, June 26, 2014
In short, empirical research evidence demonstrating a genuine addiction to tanning that encompasses all the known and expected physical and psychological consequences of addiction has yet to be proven. continue reading
