In the News
Too Few Soaking Up the Sun’s Vital Nutrient
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
By EDIE LAU FOR THE KITSAP SUN
The patient who came to physician David Miller in Silverdale the other day complained of leg pains, muscle weakness and fatigue. At one time, he might have checked her thyroid, encouraged her to be more active and sent her on her way.… continue reading
2000 Canadians Wanted To Show Solution To Vitamin D Crisis
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
TORONTO – Today, GrassrootsHealth, a consortium of scientists, institutions and individuals committed to solving epidemic Vitamin D deficiency worldwide, announced the kick-off of the Canadian leg of its new D(*)action public health action program, targeting 2,000 Canadians to be a part of a global Vitamin D study.… continue reading
5 in 6 salons have clients who tan for therapeutic reasons
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
SmartTan.com
More than 5 out of 6 tanning salon owners say they have clients whose main reasons for tanning are therapeutic according to a SmartTan.com survey conducted in January, proving once again that the tanning experience is about much more than turning your skin brown.… continue reading
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
