In the News
Put ‘Smoking Comparison’ Up In Smoke
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thousands of news reports continue to suggest that “sun tanning is as dangerous as tobacco” because UV and cigarettes are both considered carcinogens. But the comparison is a blatant misrepresentation.
English Soccer Players Know the Value of ‘D’
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
The Telegraph is reporting that players from the Manchester United soccer team are using cutting-edge technology to create more effective training programs. . One of those cutting edge technologies is ‘vitamin D beds.’ The beds, which are similar to sunbeds, are being used to give the players a boost to their vitamin D levels.
… continue readingNo bans on tans: Operators suggest industry-wide regulations
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Local authorities have no immediate plans to follow Greater Victoria’s indoor tanning ban.
The Capital Regional District passed a bylaw in January prohibiting salon use by teens under 18, following recommendations from medical health officers and anti-cancer groups.… continue readingSuper benefits of vitamin D
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Sunlight exposure is the only reliable way to generate vitamin D in your own body. – File
Vitamin D is perhaps the single most underrated nutrient in the world. That’s probably because it’s free, made by your body from sunshine. Drug companies can’t sell sunlight, so its health benefits are not promoted.
… continue readingDon’t underestimate the importance of vitamin D
Monday, February 7, 2011
Recently, I started having joint pain. It began with mild achiness in November and increased in intensity throughout the month of December. By January, I’d developed pretty serious bouts of pain that left me at times even unable to move certain muscles.… continue reading
