Sunlight Offers New Benefits
Through the years I have blogged repeatedly on the importance of vitamin D to our immunity, and actually all aspects of our health. Today I read some interesting research out…
Glowing Skin From Your Gut
Biking, hiking, picnics, swimming – all these activities can place stress on your skin. While a small amount of sun helps support your vitamin D levels, too much can provide…
Happy Valentine’s Day?
Valentine’s Day this Sunday evokes a lot of expectations, and in most cases the desired outcome is happiness. However, happiness is really an inside job, as the Dalai Lama XIV…
Back to School Health Tips
Goodbye to summer! I hope yours was enjoyable and relaxing. Here in Florida, we’re hoping that the heat will lift soon. The kids are headed back to their classes and with…
RDA for Vitamin D Miscalculated by Institute of Medicine
In 2011 the Institute of Medicine increased the recommended dietary allowances (RDA) of vitamin D from 400 to 600 IU for people aged 1 to 70. This was a welcomed…
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Dementia
In addition to the everyday digestive support supplements that I recommend everyone take on a daily basis (whether or not they have “digestive” issues)—High fiber, Omega-3, Probiotics, and digestive Enyzmes…
The Ups and Downs of Vitamin D Levels throughout the Year
Your body can make vitamin D out of sunlight, a fact you may already know. Unfortunately, however, it’s not as easy as it sounds. The amount of vitamin D produced…
Vitamin D for Children and Teens
The wonders of vitamin D continue to amaze me as study after study links low vitamin D levels to poor health and vitamin D supplementation and optimal vitamin D levels…
Low Vitamin D Leads to Weight Gain
Vitamin D is one of the most important nutrients that most people do not get enough of. Low vitamin D levels have been linked to a wide range of negative…
Interesting Benefit of Sunshine (It’s Not What You Think)
When we hear recommendations to get more sunshine, it’s usually because the right sunshine exposure will help your body produce vitamin D, a vitamin that seems to have endless benefits…