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Vitamin D and Cancer Treatment

Thursday, February 9, 2012
I had three bouts of melanoma. The first was a mole on my arm that was removed. The second was a few years later when it appeared in my lymph nodes, and the third was metastases to my brain, lungs, spleen and stomach.
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New study suggests vitamin D deficiency linked to increased stroke risk

Thursday, February 9, 2012
On February 2nd, researchers at the University of Alabama announced that sunlight is inversely associated with stroke: the more sunlight the fewer strokes. The authors also commented on the poor wisdom of avoiding all sunlight; that is, they implied the dermatologists have done us harm.… continue reading

The truth about tanning beds is not pretty

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Are tanning beds the new tobacco? Cancer causing and poorly regulated, they may be just that. Last year the World Health Organization put indoor tanning beds in the highest cancer risk category, along with mustard gas and cigarettes.… continue reading

MP pushes D-Day in Parliament

Monday, February 6, 2012
MP James Lunney … Pensioners need not fear for their retirement funds
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 By Staff Writer – Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Published: February 04, 2012 10:00 AM
 Saving money on Canada’s healthcare budget doesn’t necessarily mean cutting back on anything, says MP James Lunney.  Merely increasing people’s dosage of Vitamin D can keep people healthier, requiring fewer visits to either the doctor or the hospital.  For this reason, Lunney stood in the House of Commons Thursday to introduce Bill C-388, An Act to establish National Vitamin D Day in Canada.… continue reading

Surrey council considers ban on teen tanning

Monday, February 6, 2012
By STEPHANIE IP, 24 HOURS
Surrey council will hear today (Monday) from a Fraser Health medical officer who will argue against the use of tanning beds by youth under the age of 18.… continue reading

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