Dear Reader, Today is Earth Day. So hopefully you get outside to catch some healthy rays and trigger your skin’s natural production of vitamin D—the all-important nutrient that protects you [...]
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Avoid a “death sentence” with this KEY vitamin
Dear Reader, Suffering a hip fracture is often a “death sentence” for older adults. In fact, men and women over the age of 50 who suffer a hip fracture have a five-to-eight times higher risk of [...]
This simple, pennies-a-day vitamin could help SOLVE the opioid crisis
Last week, I shared with you some sobering statistics about the escalating problem of opioid abuse. As you may recall, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) blames the whole tragic [...]
Colon cancer remedy found in Florida? (surprising!)
On Tuesday, I talked about a disturbing study that found young people who take antibiotic drugs have up to an 800 percent higher risk of developing colon cancer than their peers. But [...]
One of my favorite nutrients could add YEARS to your life!
As the temperatures begin to cool across most parts of the country, I hope you find some time to get outside to enjoy all the beauty Nature has to offer. But remember, after Wednesday (which [...]
The nutritional deficiency plaguing elite NFL athletes
One of the biggest dangers elite NFL players face is something you might never suspect — a nutritional deficiency. In fact, a new study found that a shocking number of professional football [...]
Prevent colon cancer by getting more of THIS
For once, some good news about vitamins was all over the mainstream media. A recent study showed that people with higher levels of one vital nutrient have a lower risk of colon cancer. Of course, [...]
How fun in the sun can actually keep skin cancer away
Summer is finally upon us once again. And it’s a perfect time to revisit a few huge medical myths about sun exposure, sunscreen, and skin cancer. Perhaps the most striking study about the [...]
Why you shouldn’t stop taking vitamin D — even in the summertime
Now that we’re entering the time of year when time spent in the sun increases significantly, you might consider taking a “summer vacation” from supplementing with vitamin D. But I’m here to tell [...]
Tips for boosting vitamin D the “old fashioned” way
During this time of year, the sun is high enough in the sky (typically between about 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.) to activate your skin’s natural production of vitamin D. So, do your best to make it [...]