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Ex physicist preaches Vitamin D’s benefits

Monday, April 15, 2013
Retired physicist and Encinitas resident Leo Baggerly's latest calling has him preaching the merits of vitamin D, which is produced by the skin during sun exposure. continue reading

Tanned women live longer (as long as you sunbathe sensibly), say scientists

Monday, April 8, 2013
Women who regularly sunbathe live longer, a leading cancer specialist has claimed. Hakan Olsson says his research shows the health benefits of exposure to sunlight ‘far outweigh’ the danger of skin cancer. He said vitamin D produced by the body when tanning gives vital protection against blood clots, diabetes and some tumours. continue reading

Salons Unite in Windsor Ontario to promote the Industry as a whole.

Monday, April 1, 2013
The Winter Blues ‘Blue Monday” fundraising event for The Distress Centre was the one we decided to support since it was an annual event and it fit our industry perfectly. continue reading

Vitamin D Important During Pregnancy, Study Suggests

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
TUESDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) -- Low levels of vitamin D during pregnancy are associated with an increased risk of complications in mothers-to-be and low birth weight in their newborns, a new study finds. continue reading

Potential Immune Benefits of Strong Vitamin D Status in Healthy Individuals

Thursday, March 21, 2013
Mar. 20, 2013 — Research from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) shows that improving vitamin D status by increasing its level in the blood could have a number of non-skeletal health benefits. continue reading

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