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Their task is to improve our health – but how can we trust them after this? WHO
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
According to their Home-page on Internet, “WHO [World Health Organization] is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.”
… continue readingEconomic Burden and Premature Deaths in Canada Due to Vitamin D Deficiency
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Studies by Garland and other medical researchers have shown the tremendous economic cost of vitamin D deficiency in America. For example, studies published in 2004 estimated that vitamin D deficiency costs the United States from $40-$56 billion annually. It is estimated that every year there are 60,000 premature deaths from cancer caused by insufficient vitamin D in the United States.… continue reading
Regulation for Nanotech an Absolute Must
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Investigations into the merits of adding nanosilver, to the wash cycle to a range of washing machines, concluded that the slight commercial edge was more than offset by the potential environmental damage posed by nanosilver in waterways. (Diane Cordemans/The Epoch Times)… continue reading
Prescription: More sun
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Mari Martinez, manager of Tan Republic on West Burnside Street, uses the shop’s high pressure tanning bed as a source of Vitamin D, which she says helps elevate her mood. A growing number of scientists across the country believe that lack of sun exposure and Vitamin D are responsible for Oregon’s high rate for a number of diseases. … continue reading
Input wanted on tanning beds
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
The Capital Regional District (CRD) invites public input on the Tanning Regulation Bylaw (No. 3711) that received first reading at the CRD Board meeting.… continue reading
