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Vitamin D levels not enough for winter: Study
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
By Stephen Daniells
Current recommended intake for vitamin D during winter months and need to be at increased by five, says a new study from California.
Recommended intakes for people with darker skins should be increased to a whopping 2100 to 3100 International Units per day all year-round, up from the current adequate intakes set at 5 micrograms per day (200 International Units).
… continue readingSafety of sunscreen pigments comes under scrutiny
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
A new study shows how titanium dioxide nanoparticles used in sunscreens may cause cancer in mice. Although there is no proof that the nanoparticles can cause cancer in humans, the researchers say the study raises concerns about the safety of workers exposed to high concentrations of the nanoparticles in factory settings.
… continue readingTurning up the sun
Friday, January 22, 2010
The world of fake tanning, along with the risks and benefits associated with the quest for sun
By Allison MacLachlan, Editorials Editor (Cartoon Illustration by Andrea Por)
If the January drizzle has you yearning for a sun-kissed glow, you might want to think twice before going after a Jersey Shore-grade artificial tan this winter.
… continue readingWHO and Big Pharma: Guilty of Blackmail and Extortion in Swine Flu Fiasco?
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Posted by: Dr. Mercola
On January 25 the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will launch an emergency inquiry regarding the influence of pharmaceutical companies on the global swine flu campaign.
… continue readingVitamin D Deficiency Epidemic Affects Billion Plus – Are You One Of Them?
Thursday, January 21, 2010
by keith kleiner
Vitamin D Deficiency – Are You Part Of The Epidemic?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock during the last few years you know that vitamin D is a vital component of human health. Vitamin D is crucial for proper bone growth and maintenance, and a deficiency in vitamin D results in an increased risk of osteoporosis, cancer, diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain, and several other bad things.
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