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Stress for Success: Sunlight is a good source of vitamin D

Thursday, March 6, 2008
By Jacquelyn Ferguson How much, if any, unprotected sunshine is good for you? How much sunshine puts you at risk for skin cancer? Does too little rob you of its health-enhancing benefits? Since most living things require sunshine it only makes sense that our bodies do, too.… continue reading

A little sunshine can help boost our vitamin D

Wednesday, March 5, 2008
By Markus Thiel Kelowna Capital News -Vitamin D is getting more and more attention in the various health fields and I think there is a little you should know about it. “Research is pouring in from all around the world proving its role in calcium metabolism, bone health, normal hormone function and prevention of colon, breast and prostate cancer and deterrence of would-be autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis diabetes and Alzheimer ’s disease,” reports Susie Langley of The Medical Post.… continue reading

Psychological and Side Effects of Alcoholism

Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Pradeep Chauhan Peter Sams is a health and beauty expert. He writes on alternative health and skin care and have contributed lot of articles on ayurveda. His articles have been published in many publications. He has gained an expert authors status from many reputed author´s society.… continue reading

Vitamin D, influenza link

Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Tom Blackwell, National Post It has already been touted as a simple protection against certain cancers. Now the Public Health Agency of Canada wants to study whether vitamin Dcould fight influenza, too. The department has commissioned a novel study into the possible link between the nutrient and flu in senior citizens, suggesting a shortage of vitamin-producing sunlight may make Canadians more susceptible to the virus.… continue reading

Renowned Doctor Says Best Way to Obtain Crucial Vitamin D Is From Sun

Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Dr. Karl Gruber CHARLESTON, S.C.– As many as half of all U.S. children and adults are vitamin D deficient and new evidence shows a link between low vitamin D levels and cancer, autoimmune and infectious diseases, according to experts. Researchers and doctors say the vitamin D problem can be solved if people spend more time outside on a sunny day.… continue reading

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