By Karen Foster Babies who spend more time in the sun are less likely to develop eczema, but it may not be because it boosts their vitamin D levels as previously thought says a new study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Kids…
By Sara Tipton Sun Ovens are a great addition to any prepper’s gear. In a previous article, we wrote extensively on how this is a must-have prep for your supplies. “If there is an emergency, there is a strong possibility that you may find yourself in…
By Phillip Schneider On July 3rd, Hawaii became the first state in the union to enact a ban on certain sunscreens with ingredients which have been deemed harmful to coral reefs. Senate Bill 2571 was passed by state lawmakers in early May, but was only recently signed…
By Joe Battaglia Research utilizing combined data from 17 studies that included more than 12,000 people from the U.S., Europe, and Asia found that optimal levels of vitamin D for colon cancer prevention are higher than the current U.S. recommendation of 600 international units (IU)…
By Joe Battaglia There are now thousands of references in medical literature that show vitamin D’s effectiveness–both for the prevention and treatment of cancer. Another large study shows that Vitamin D levels could have a direct influence in your risk of developing cancer, according to…
By Mae Chan Vitamin D supplements could help to ease the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) that include bloating, stomach cramps and constipation, a UK review concludes. In the absence of Vitamin D from sunlight, disease increases more than 1000 percent. Experts suggest that…
By John Naish The sun has got his hat on, our moods feel lighter and we are gripped by a desire to soak up some solar rays. But no, we keep being told: the threat of skin cancer makes this potentially lethal. Now, however, scientists…
By Mae Chan Age-associated decline in muscle function represents a significant public health burden. Vitamin D-deficiency is also prevalent in aging subjects, and has been linked to loss of muscle mass and strength. New research published in the journal PLOS shows specific forms of active…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor It may well be that the lack of sunshine in the wintertime is the biggest reason we get more colds and flues during that time. It turns out that sunshine directly charges the immune system to help all stages of a…
By Ryan Banister With the apparent elimination of rickets at the turn of 20th century, following the discovery of the role that vitamin D plays in the elimination of this disease, most may think that vitamin D deficiency is a problem of the past. While…
By Sayer Ji, Wake Up World What if conventional wisdom regarding our most fundamental energy requirements has been wrong all along and we can directly harness the energy of the Sun when we consume ‘plant blood’? Plants are amazing, aren’t they? They have no need…
Dr. Scott Graves Recently, this article in the Huffington Post was published warning us about the ravages of skin cancer, the sun, tanning beds and modern treatments. The article’s intent appears to show the world the harsh reality of skin cancer treatment, the harm of…
By Natural Blaze Skin pigment renders sun’s UV radiation harmless using projectiles Researchers at Lund University in Sweden and other institutions have worked out how the pigment of the skin manages to protect the body from the sun’s dangerous UV rays. The skin pigment converts…
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a substantially increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in older people, according to the most robust study of its kind ever conducted. An international team, led by Dr David Llewellyn at the University of Exeter Medical School, found…
Bowel cancer patients with high levels of vitamin D in their blood are more likely to survive the disease, a study shows. Patients with the highest levels of vitamin D have half the risk of dying compared with those with the lowest levels, the findings…
by Lily Dane Anyone’s life truly lived consists of work, sunshine, exercise, soap, plenty of fresh air, and a happy contented spirit. – Lillie Langtry For years, experts have warned us that overexposure to the sun can lead to melanoma, the deadliest form of skin…
By Heather Callaghan The discovery that indoor animals like pets and test rabbits suffer from vitamin D deficiency wasn’t really a test at all – it was accidental. But a report from the American Journal of Veterinary Research is highlighting the very real health problems…
by Heather Callaghan It is almost impossible to get necessary amounts of vitamin D from our daily diet; a lot of people use megadoses of supplements. UV-B radiation in sunshine is the most important factor in production of vitamin D – which is why so…
In mice with a rodent form of multiple sclerosis (MS), vitamin D appears to block damage-causing immune cells from migrating to the central nervous system, offering a potential explanation for why the so-called “sunshine vitamin” may prevent or ease symptoms of the neurodegenerative disease, according…
By Heather Callaghan Here’s something I never thought we’d hear in this lifetime: We suspect that the benefits to heart health of sunlight will outweigh the risk of skin cancer. A lot of us are secretly, boldly basking for reasons like vitamin D, mood enhancement,…
