In the News
Children who shun the sun go to casualty with seizures
Friday, September 10, 2010
Children deprived of vitamin D — the so-called sunshine vitamin — are being admitted to London hospitals with life-threatening health problems.
Casualty departments are dealing with dozens of emergency cases where infants are having seizures as a direct result of not getting enough vitamin D, which the body makes when exposed to sunlight, a key source.
… continue readingSwine flu milder than seasonal flu, vitamin D helps prevent both
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
A new study in the September 8 issue of Journal of American Medical Association suggests that the 2009 pandemic swine flu virus H1N1 had lower risk of most serious complications compared to recent seasonal flu strains. Another study suggests vitamin D can be better than influenza vaccine at preventing flu.… continue reading
Dr. Mercola Slams Sun Scare Derms
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
The founder of the internet’s most widely read natural health web site has again slammed the chemical sunscreen and cosmetic dermatology industries for fueling public health problems related to sunlight deprivation and vitamin D deficiency.
Low vitamin D Levels Increase Parkinson’s Risk
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
A shortage of vitamin D can increase a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease later in life. One 30-year study of 3,000 people revealed a three-fold higher risk of developing Parkinson’s in those with low blood levels of vitamin D.… continue reading
Vitamin D more effective than vaccines at preventing flu infections
Friday, September 3, 2010
