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Don’t be scared of the sunshine – it’s actually good for you
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Forget the health warnings, a bit of sun won’t harm us, says David Alpert. OVER the past month, there has been much publicity surrounding sunbeds, resulting in various misrepresentations and mis-reporting. What started out as an examination of the use of sunbeds ultimately questioned the value of sunshine to health.… continue reading
Suggested dose of nutrient all over the map
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Health Byline: Martin Mittelstaedt
New Canadian research linking low levels of vitamin D to an increased risk of death from breast cancer raises the question of whether those with the disease should rush to the drug store to buy the nutrient to improve their prognosis.… continue reading
Soft skulls linked to vitamin D deficiency
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Canwest News Service – The Windsor Star Thursday, April 10, 2008 Softening of the skull bones (craniotabes) in normal-looking babies might be a result of vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy, according to a Japanese study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.… continue reading
Vitamin D to be examined at NIH conference
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
A report about vitamin D and bone health that reviews scientific evidence and identifies its strengths and weaknesses will be examined at the upcoming National Institutes of Health (NIH) conference, scheduled Sept. 5–6. “This independent, systematic review is timely because there are mixed messages and recommendations to consumers regarding the benefits and harms of vitamin D intake,” said NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) Director Paul M.… continue reading
A New Vitamin D Deficiency Test That Can be Done at Home
Monday, April 14, 2008
By Virginia Hopkins (see all articles by this author)
(NaturalNews) Thanks to sun avoidance and indoor lifestyles, Americans are vitamin D deficient. One of the worst things Americans have done to their health is avoid sun exposure. Most of us work inside then sit in our cars, and when we’re outside we slather ourselves with sun block and wear wide-brim hats and long sleeves.… continue reading
