In the News
Shedding light on vitamin D deficiency ‘crisis’
Monday, February 2, 2009
By Brian Alexander
The seizures gripped the nine-month-old baby boy as he slept. In the beginning, the infant’s mother thought he was sick with a cold. But then he became feverish and developed diarrhea, along with a strange, bulging soft spot on his skull.… continue reading
Sorenson rebuttal to the AAD Position Statement of Dec 4, 2008
Monday, February 2, 2009
The American Academy of Dermatology continues to perpetuate the idea that sunlight exposure is harmful to humans. This is patently false; it is a myth that is leading to widespread illness and death. The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) has issued a statement supporting the idea that vitamin D is essential for optimal health; so far so good.… continue reading
What A Pregnant Vegetarian Needs
Friday, January 30, 2009
It’s apparent that your nutritional needs increase when you are pregnant. However, you only need approximately 300 more calories than normal during this time, so it’s imperative that you make wise food choices and eat nutrient-dense food. A good start is to ensure that you’re eating plenty of protein.… continue reading
Calls for compulsory sunbed guidelines
Friday, January 30, 2009
The Cancer Society has welcomed new voluntary sunbed guidelines, but says they need to be made compulsory. The guidelines, which recommend people under the age of 18 be banned from using sunbeds and those with skin that burns easily be discouraged from using them, were formed by a joint Standards New Zealand and Standards Australia committee.… continue reading
Your day in the vacation sun could increase skin cancer risk
Friday, January 30, 2009
By Kim Painter, USA TODAY
I’ll never forget my last head-to-toe sunburn, three decades ago: I was a pale Michigan college student who overdid the sun on a brief Florida winter break. I was still sizzling when I got off the plane in Detroit.… continue reading
