Vitamin D is critical for normal heart function and heart health. In fact, studies consistently show that low vitamin D increases the risk of blood clots, heart attack, heart failure, stroke, and [...]
Category: vitamin D
This osteoporosis drug is linked to heart attack, stroke, and sudden death
A recent story in The New York Times about the failure of osteoporosis drugs caught my attention. The headline read, “Most Osteoporosis Drugs Don’t Build Bone.” Of course, we already knew that. [...]
Can you actually overdose on vitamin D?
I recently came across a disturbing report that claimed excessive vitamin D caused “kidney failure” in a 54-year-old Canadian man. The headline certainly caught my attention and initially [...]
Even low doses of this key vitamin boost cognition in older women
I’m always impressed by studies on vitamin D that showcase its many health benefits—especially its effect on cognitive health. So, I was particularly interested in a new study that looked at [...]
Sunscreens exceed “safe” toxin levels within just hours
Today is Memorial Day—the unofficial start of summer. So, I hope you’re starting to spend at least 10 to 15 minutes each day in the sun without sunscreen. Using sunscreen blocks your body’s [...]
The powerful, FREE “cure-all” that can even reduce crime
I often talk about the many health benefits of spending time in Nature. And there’s no time like spring to heed “the call of the wild.” Spending time in Nature has always been a big part of the [...]
You can avoid getting “too much” vitamin D—despite what you’ve heard
I often discuss the importance of vitamin D. Research links optimal levels to a reduced risk of just about every chronic disease on the planet. Which is why I suggest you supplement year-round [...]
This silent killer can increase your heart attack risk by up to 60 percent
Mainstream medicine is doing a huge disservice to those who want to prevent or reverse heart disease. For years, they’ve been advising Americans to shun dairy, eggs, and meat, exercise each day [...]
This common deficiency could kill half the world’s population
Last week, I told you about a new study linking sun exposure to lower cancer rates. And, as I’ve always said, avoiding the sun causes far more harm than good. In fact, according to a recent [...]
Lower your risk of 6 deadly cancers — for free!
March is here. And of course, my thoughts are shifting to spring and spending more time in the sun. Hopefully, you get the opportunity to head south for some kind of “spring break” or Easter [...]
