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Yes! A dose of sun CAN protect you against skin cancer

Tuesday, May 24, 2011
As a fair-haired Scot with freckles and pale skin I’m a classic case to be more at risk from melanoma. Getting quite badly sunburned on my nose years ago in Spain has pushed my risk up further.… continue reading

Mercola Blasts ACS For ‘Sun Scare’

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

The most prolific natural health advocate on the web has issued a statement blasting the American Cancer Society for not embracing better cancer-prevention programs ­ including encouraging people to optimize their vitamin D blood levels with regular UV exposure.

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CTV Report: Most Canadians Need Sun

Friday, May 20, 2011

Canada’s CTV Television Network ran a report Thursday acknowledging that most Canadians are vitamin D deficient and that getting some sunshine is the best way to replenish vitamin D stores.

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Tan-free prom campaign seeks student support

Friday, May 20, 2011
Some Canadian high school students are pledging to skip the prom tanning ritual. A handful of high schools in British Columbia, Ontario and Prince Edward Island are supporting the Canadian Cancer Society’s tan-free movement for proms, graduation and summer break.
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The Connection Between Vitamin D and Reduced Cancer Risk

Thursday, May 19, 2011
May 17, 2011 /NewsRelease/ – This is actually the final installment of my “Tips” based on Dr. Michael Holick’s book, “The Vitamin D Solution”. There is certainly ample reason to suspect that vitamin D reduces the risk of cancer The connection between vitamin D and reduced cancer risk is unquestionably one of the most controversial chapters in the book.… continue reading

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