In the News
Weight loss surgery, vitamin D and bone loss
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Dr Marc Sorensen from www.SunlightandHealth.org
The comments on this blog are for information only. Do not make any changes in sunlight exposure, tanning-bed exposure or nutritional habits without first consulting a medical professional. The obesity pandemic, brought about by horrendous eating patterns, lack of exercise and (in my opinion) lack of sunlight and vitamin D has spawned millions of nutritionally bizarre diet programs and numerous strange medical procedures.… continue reading
As clocks fall back, British Columbians wake up to more Vitamin D
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
VANCOUVER- As November 2nd approaches and we prepare to enjoy a little more morning daylight but less sunlight, the Canadian Cancer Society suggests as you turn back your clocks remember to increase your daily intake of Vitamin D. Many Canadian’s get enough of the ‘sunshine vitamin’ from their exposure to sunlight during the spring and summer.… continue reading
New Zealand’s Tanning Association Stands Up for Tanning
Monday, October 27, 2008
SunSmart: Not So Smart?
The Indoor Tanning Association NZ Inc (INTANZ) says it is “extremely keen” to work together with SunSmart and The Cancer Society to improve public health outcomes for skin cancer. Responding to a fresh attack from the Chief of Surgery at Ascot Private Hospital, Professor James Shaw, INTANZ spokesperson Gabrielle Brown says this is another example of a missed opportunity.… continue reading
Experts call for mass trials of vitamin D supplement
Sunday, October 26, 2008
From The Times UK
(Greater Glasgow Health Board) Conference organiser: Dr Harry Burns, the Chief Medical Officer Melanie Reid Vitamin D supplements for Scots should be tested “sooner rather than later” to demonstrate whether they can improve the nation’s health, international experts told the Scottish government yesterday.… continue reading
New study suggests sun scare purveyors should change their approach
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Sun Scare pundits should concentrate on the cosmetic effects of tanning rather than the health effects in their over-the-top efforts to scare people out of the sun, a study in the journal Cancer reported this week. “Giving young indoor tanning enthusiasts the ugly truth about how ultraviolet light can affect their skin’s appearance, as well as offering alternatives to the bronzed look, can help them to reduce their tanning bed use, new research published in the journal Cancer shows,” Reuters news service reported.… continue reading
