In the News
Vitamin D: Are you getting enough? Dr Vieth Speaks out
Monday, July 6, 2009
Warm up to the sunshine vitamin or risk bone-softening diseases By MARILYN LINTON Toronto Sun Last Updated: 6th July 2009, 5:10am The sun, by far, provides us with the biggest dose of vitamin D, says Dr. Reinhold Vieth, a vitamin D booster and researcher in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.… continue reading
Vitamin D insufficiency is a global issue
Friday, July 3, 2009
In a report published on June 19, 2009 in the journal Osteoporosis International, the International Osteoporosis Foundation’s expert working group on nutrition revealed the global extent of vitamin D insufficiency. They found that suboptimal vitamin D levels are common in most areas of the world, and appear to be on the rise.… continue reading
Salons and Smart Tan Succeed in Getting Defamatory Billboard Removed
Friday, July 3, 2009
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The libelous billboard on a Peoria, Illinois freeway slamming indoor tanning lasted only two weeks after a group of Smart Tan member salons combined forces to get the board removed. The billboard — placed by an Illinois dermatology clinic — boldly proclaimed “Dying to Look Beautiful” and featured a picture of a skeleton in a tanning bed.… continue reading
Rise in skin cancer sparks tanning spa warning – BC Teen Ban
Friday, July 3, 2009
British Columbia doctors are warning about an alarming rise in skin cancer and they’re especially concerned about young people. Skin specialists are also calling for a crackdown on sun tanning parlours, due to the potentially deadly consequences. When the sun comes out in Vancouver, many people head outside to soak up the sun, because it makes them feel more vibrant and healthy.… continue reading
Sun Suggestions From the Skin Cancer Foundation
Thursday, July 2, 2009
By Dr. John Briffa
Sun exposure has many health benefits. Be sure to get enough and not too much. (Photos.com) I was interested to read a report recently regarding a recommendation coming out of the Skin Cancer Foundation in the United States.… continue reading
