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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.
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.
… continue readingThe 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
Sun protects against childhood asthma
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Vitamin D, which is primarily absorbed from the sun, plays a role in protection against childhood asthma. Now, a new study led by Valencian researchers has shown that children who live in colder, wetter cities are at greater risk of suffering from this respiratory problem, since there are fewer hours of sunlight in such places.… continue reading
NATURAL HEALTH: Enjoy the sun — it’s not your enemy!
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Column by Catherine Stack — Living in Western New York is a bit challenging when the long winters lead into a chilly, dreary spring. It is no wonder that our Vitamin D levels are exceptionally low and our cancer rates are exceedingly high.
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