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Schoolboy’s petition prompts move on MS link to vitamin D

Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Ryan McLaughlin, 14 taking a petition to the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh
An international conference is to be held in Scotland to discuss the health effects of vitamin D — thanks to the efforts of a 14-year-old schoolboy. Ryan McLaughlin, from Glasgow, petitioned the Scottish Parliament questioning possible links between vitamin D and multiple sclerosis after discovering that the disease — from which his mother suffers — could be prevalent in Scotland because of vitamin D deficiency caused by a lack of sunlight.
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Osteomalacia–How Did My Bones Get So Soft?

Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Osteomalacia is a condition that refers to the softening of the bones, usually brought on by a lack of vitamin D. In children, this condition is commonly referred to as rickets. When one’s bones are soft, they are more prone to fractures than the harder, healthier bones.… continue reading

Breast cancer virtually

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor (NaturalNews) In a gathering of vitamin D researchers recently held in Toronto, Dr. Cedric Garland delivered a blockbuster announcement: Breast cancer can be virtually “eradicated” by raising vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is “the cure” for breast cancer that the cancer industry ridiculously claims to be searching for.… continue reading

What breastfeeding women should know about vitamin D | Health’s Gold

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that while breastfeeding is the recommended method of infant feeding, breast milk alone does not provide infants with enough vitamin D. Most breastfed infants’ bodies will produce the vitamin through sunlight exposure, but some are unable.… continue reading

Sunlight Institute needs your help

Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tanning Industry Leaders, Smart Tan is working with the Sunlight Institute to gather important data regarding indoor tanning salon customers who utilize our services for reasons other than cosmetic tanning. The objective of this study is to find out whether doctors recommend indoor tanning salons for the treatment of these conditions.… continue reading

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