In the News
Vitamin D Scandal: Ontario Government Cancelling OHIP Coverage for Vitamin D Testing
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
“We estimate that vitamin D deficiency is the most common medical condition in the world.” – Dr. Michael F. Holick, Vitamin D expert
Although it’s not official yet, Ontario will soon be stopping OHIP/Medicare coverage for vitamin D tests for all but certain individuals already suffering from proven vitamin D deficiency diseases.… continue reading
Oprah Magazine: ‘D’ Can Save Your Life
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Oprah Winfrey’s popular magazine, O, is asking everyone to get their vitamin D blood levels checked — acknowledging that too little sunshine has led to mass vitamin D deficiency in society today.
Vitamin D Sun Timer
Friday, November 5, 2010
Vitamin D Sun Timer calculates the right amount of sun exposure using real time UV index and user provided skin type for those wishing to naturally produce vitamin D without risking sunburn.DescriptionVitamin D Sun Timer allows you to create unlimited user profiles.
… continue readingMayo Clinic Finds Insufficient Vitamin D Levels in CLL Patients Linked to Cancer Progression and Death
Thursday, November 4, 2010
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Researchers at Mayo Clinic have found a significant difference in cancer progression and death in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients who had sufficient vitamin D levels in their blood compared to those who didn’t.… continue reading
Get Sun to Fight S.A.D: Report
Thursday, November 4, 2010
A health advocate in Alabama penned an article this week encouraging people to get more sunshine to treat “winter blues” – a condition formally known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Sherry Mullenix, a nurse who co-owns a pharmacy in Alabama, penned an article in The North Jefferson News recommending light therapy as a treatment for SAD.
