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Vitamin D Supplementation Shown to Boost Testosterone Levels in Men, According to Harvard School of Public Health Study

Friday, April 20, 2012
CHARLESTON, S.C., April 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — A new study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, released in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology, suggests that maintaining a high level of vitamin D supplementation increases the level of testosterone in men.… continue reading

A Challenge from Dr. Sorenson

Friday, April 20, 2012
Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 SmartTan.com
As a founding director of the Breast Cancer Natural Prevention Foundation, I’d like to personally invite you and your business to take part in Natural Breast Cancer Prevention Month this May — a totally unique breast cancer awareness program designed to make a real-world difference right now in your community.
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A little more sun exposure may be good for vitamin D levels

Thursday, April 19, 2012
Many people are wary of spending too much time in the sun, and rightfully so. Extended periods of sun exposure can cause painful burns and even increase the risk of skin cancer. But experts say this does not mean people should shun the sun entirely.… continue reading

Mercola: Tanning Prevents Cancer

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Monday, April 16th, 2012 SmartTan.com
The internet’s most-read health-education web site is promoting indoor tanning as a healthy activity — pointing to a recent published medical review claiming the benefits of regular UV exposure far outweigh the risks associated with overexposure.
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5,000 IU Beats 2,000 IU: New D Study

Tuesday, April 10, 2012
An Australian study has shown that the amount of vitamin D you need to be replete in the sunshine vitamin may be more than 8 times higher than the 600 IU the Institute of Medicine declared last fall.
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