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Vitamin D deficiency and Asthma
Monday, February 8, 2010
A study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, (April 2009) suggested that low levels of Vitamin D may be linked to severity of asthma in children. (1)
The study examined the blood levels of Vitamin D in children with asthma and found that lower levels of Vitamin D were associated with more severe asthma.… continue reading
Tanning bed bill aimed at teens not based on reliable science, industry says
Sunday, February 7, 2010
By Susanna Kelley (CP)
TORONTO — Tanning salon operators say proposed federal legislation that would warn consumers of the cancer risks of tanning is political grandstanding and are instead calling on the provinces to help regulate operating standards in the industry.… continue reading
MP targets tanning beds
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Effort to toughen warnings personal
By: Mia Rabson
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Hello sunshine
Friday, February 5, 2010
By NELLY FAVIS-VILLAFUERTE
Do you know that we all need sunlight to stay healthy? Sunlight is the cheapest and the best source for natural Vitamin D. As Dr. Mercola, an American doctor says, “Sunlight plays an important role in the synthesis of vitamin D.
… continue readingTanning association seeks public standards across country
Friday, February 5, 2010
Support from provinces crucial to proposed indoor tanning regulations
Kelowna – February 8th, 2010 – The Joint Canadian Tanning Association (JCTA) is calling on provincial governments across Canada to work with the indoor tanning industry to formalize appropriate regulations related to the operation of indoor tanning equipment.… continue reading
