vitamin D deficiency
08/02/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Increasing evidence proves the undeniable therapeutic benefits of vitamin D
In 2014, breast cancer, the most common cause of cancer in women, claimed at least 41,000 lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, health experts advised that patients can fight cancer with proper supplementation, particularly an increased intake of vitamin D. Vitamin D, disease prevention, and recommended intake If the public is made […]
07/05/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Supplementing with vitamin D shown to reduce chronic lower back pain
Back pain is something everyone experiences at one point, and it’s something we wouldn’t like to endure all the time. It’s said that Americans alone spend $50 billion annually for treatment and expensive pharmaceutical drugs. Fortunately, researchers found a more natural – and way cheaper – solution to this growing problem. A study published in Pain Physician suggests that […]
04/03/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Another study finds Vitamin D reduces risk of cancer – by 20% or more
Vitamin D is a critical nutrient that is essential for good health, there’s little doubt about that. Many people know already that the “sunshine vitamin” is key for bone health, but studies continue to show that the benefits of vitamin D are far more reaching than previously imagined. In fact, new research has shown that […]
03/27/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Are you getting enough vitamin D? If you don’t take magnesium, you may not be absorbing your “D”
In order to have enough of vitamin D in the body, you must take an adequate amount of magnesium, according to a study published in the The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. Researchers from the University of Rwanda College of Medicine & Health Sciences and Harvard University collaborated for the study in order to examine the role of […]
03/14/2018
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By Jessica Dolores
Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased risk of anemia, concludes new study on school children
Of course you want strong bones, a reduced risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and multiple sclerosis. An upbeat mood and healthier lungs are just as great. Enter vitamin D, one of your best bets in achieving overall wellness. But there’s a hitch. Getting vitamin D is no walk in the park. A study of 937 […]
01/20/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Health experts discuss the supplements they take and why – are they right for you?
Despite Big Pharma naysayers, the health benefits offered by supplements are backed by scientific facts. However, it can be daunting when you’re trying to decide which of the 29,000 supplements that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved is right for you. In an article published in the Daily Mail, experts narrowed down the choices to […]
01/01/2018
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By Vicki Batts
Researchers link increase in rickets to drop in sunshine exposure
While many people notice that getting enough sunlight can boost their mood, many of the other health benefits afforded by sun exposure are undervalued — especially when it comes to this valuable nutrient’s role in bone health. For the last few decades, the incidence of rickets in children residing in the United Kingdom has been on […]
12/30/2017
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By Zoey Sky
Anthropologists discover how teeth reveal vitamin D levels: X-rays can now be used to check for deficiency
We often take care of our oral health to make sure that our breath stays fresh, but did you know that dental X-rays can be used to determine vitamin D deficiencies (rickets)? While this is a grave health concern that often goes undiagnosed, Lori D’Ortenzio and Megan Brickley, anthropologists from McMaster University, have revealed that it can be […]
11/25/2017
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By Isabelle Z.
In addition to preventing cancer, vitamin D now found to prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis, too
The wonders of vitamin D never cease to amaze. Its ability to help prevent cancer has already been established, and we also know it’s great for fighting off depression and metabolic syndrome and improving your overall health. Get ready to add another superpower to this vitamin’s list: A new study has shown that it can […]
10/26/2017
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By Rhonda Johansson
IT’S CRIMINAL: Doctors now pushing to slash recommended vitamin D intake in half, even as most of the population is critically deficient in this anti-cancer nutrient
Looks like vitamin D has been d-listed by scientists yet again, with new recommended dietary allowance (RDA) guidelines halving vitamin D intake from 800 international units (IU) per day to a paltry 400 IU. This, following conclusions made by the Endocrine Society after using a “gold standard for measuring 25(OH)D.” These findings were presented at […]
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