In the News
Depression linked to low levels of vitamin D in the blood
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
David Liu (davidl@foodconsumer.org)
Depression may be triggered by low vitamin D levels in the blood, according to a new study published in the Aug 19, 2009 issue of European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The study led by Nanri A and colleagues from International Medical center of Japan in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan found that in November, people with their serum levels of vitamin D falling in the highest quartile were 49 percent less likely to feel depressed.… continue reading
Sunscreen Alzheimer’s link probed
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
2 days ago The frightening possibility of Alzheimer’s disease being induced by the sunscreen used every summer by tens of millions of holidaymakers is being investigated by academics. Sun worshipers are constantly told of the importance of using sunscreen, but the University of Ulster says two of it experts have been given substantial funding by the European Union to explore the possible links between the sunscreen and the brain disease.… continue reading
Should tanning beds be put to rest?
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
By Evra Taylor Levy and Eddy Lang, The Gazette
http://www.canada.com/health/Should+tanning+beds+rest/1928696/story.html
Tanning beds increase the risk of a fatal skin cancer, according to the World Health Organization. While getting a tan might make you look healthy, the link between UV radiation and skin cancer has most of us looking for shade and slathering on the sunscreen.… continue reading
Oprah Winfrey’s Medical Advisor Now In Favor Of Sunbathing In Moderation
Monday, August 24, 2009
Headline Story from SmartTan.com
Regular sunbathing in non-burning dosages is something Oprah Winfrey’s personal health advisor now endorses — a huge addition to the growing group of physicians now willing to publicly refute Big Dermatology and Chemical Sunscreen’s antiquated “Sun Scare” advice.… continue reading
Sun & Vitamin D: A Slightly Different Angle
Monday, August 24, 2009
By Ed Roberts, DC
What are we supposed to do about sun exposure? There is conflicting information out there regarding those invisible ultraviolet rays from our sun. How does vitamin D fit in? UVA rays (the bad guy) have a long wavelength and constitute 90-95% of the sun’s ultraviolet light.… continue reading
