HEALTHY SUN: Healing with Sunshine and the Myths About Skin Cancer
ARE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AFRAID OF THE SUN? ARE YOU AFRAID THAT THE SUN WILL GIVE YOU SKIN CANCER? DO YOU STAY INSIDE WHEN IT IS BEAUTIFUL WEATHER OUTSIDE? ARE YOU AFRAID TO...
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Multiple Sclerosis Linked to Sun, Melatonin, Vitamin D
Studies are confirming that multiple sclerosis is linked to a lack of sunshine and vitamin D deficiency, along with other effects of sunlight exposure – including melatonin levels and circadian rhythms.
Sunshine in Pregnancy Reduces Child’s Asthma Risk
Sunshine isn’t toxic, nor is it just about getting a tan. And it’s also not just about vitamin D. Among other benefits, research finds sunshine also decreases a child’s risk of asthma when mom gets enough of it.
Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Less Sun Exposure
The sun is accused as our mortal enemy. But it turns out that reduced ultraviolet-B sunlight increases the risk of cancers such as pancreatic cancer according to recent research.
Vitamin D3 Helps Block Hepatitis C Virus
Research is discovering that the metabolically active form of vitamin D3 (actually more of a hormone) can significantly inhibit hepatitis C infections. The supplemented form of vitamin D3 does not have the same effect.
Are Vitamin D Supplements Effective for Reducing Disease?
New research is confounding the assumption that vitamin D supplementation will prevent diseases associated with vitamin D deficiencies. Is it true? The realities of vitamin D are explained.
Australia Joins Other Governments in Banning Indoor Tanning Salons
Australia has joined a number of other government agencies in banning or restricting indoor tanning salons. Is there science behind these laws?
Food Allergies Linked with Lack of Vitamin D and Sunshine
We already knew that vitamin D was important to health – given the over 70 diseases now associated with their deficiency. Now research is proving the sunshine vitamin’s role in food allergies.
Obesity and Diabetes Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency
Researchers have determined in a large study that a deficiency of vitamin D leads to an increased risk of obesity.
Diabetes Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency
Researchers have determined that vitamin D deficiency is linked with a significantly greater risk of type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance.
Mom’s Sun Exposure Linked to Child’s Health
A flurry of recent research has now confirmed that the sun is not only healthy, but it is necessary for pregnant mothers and the health of their babies.
Multivitamin Supplements Help Prevent Cancer
Scientists have confirmed that taking multivitamins over the long rum reduces the incidence of cancer. Multivitamins also lengthen lifetime as well.
Vitamin D Deficiency Speeds Aging and Early Death
Recent studies have determined that low vitamin D (25‐hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D)) levels in the blood increases the risk of earlier death and greater incidence of frailty later in life. Vitamin D and aging studied...
Sunshine and Vitamin D Help Prevent Viral Infections
Viral infections plague us mostly in the wintertime. Is this a coincidence? Actually, it is not. Sunshine and vitamin D help prevent viruses such as colds and flu.
