Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer – Could omega-3’s help prevent it?
This month, as part of Sunshine Month, we have given a lot of information on sunshine and UV exposure as a way to support our health, not just from vitamin D production, but also...
More Sunshine Exposure is Related to Lower Incidence of Cancer
There is much research on the relationship between vitamin D and cancer incidence – but what about sunshine? Studies covered in a recent post on sunshine exposure and mortality illustrated the relationship between higher...
Sunshine Supports Heart Health
In previous blog posts we mentioned the benefits of sunshine that extend beyond vitamin D production. In addition to vitamin D-producing UVB light, the sun also emits UVA light which initiates the production of...
Public Health Recommendations Contradict the Benefits of Sunshine
Current public health recommendations advise against sun exposure because it has been associated with an increased risk for skin cancer. While true for people with fair skin and a history of repeated sun burns,...
Dr. Manson of Harvard Medical School and lead researcher: “Vitamin D may be more important now than ever”
“Vitamin D may be even more important now than ever,” says Dr. JoAnn Manson, MD, DrPH, of Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Manson was the lead researcher and author of...
Track Your Vitamin D Production Today!
May is Sunshine Month, and one of our biggest goals during the month is to provide you with information on how to use the sun and other sources of UV to benefit your health...
Sun Burns, Not Sun Exposure, are Associated with Increased Risk for Melanoma
Skin damage and skin cancer are usually the top concerns associated with sun exposure. Contrary to public health opinion, research shows that not all skin cancers are directly attributed to sun exposure. Skin type,...
UV Exposure from Sources Other Than the Sun
Over the past century our world has become more and more industrialized. As a result, people are spending much less time outdoors than ever before. Most workers and students spend their days indoors because...
Positive Control Effects of Sunlight and Vitamin D on Influenza and Coronavirus
There is evidence to support that maintaining a vitamin D level of at least 40-60 ng/ml (100-150 nmol/L) is protective against influenza and at least 30 ng/ml (75 nmol/L) to protect against COVID-19 has...
Your Shadow Can Tell You if it’s the Right Time to Make Vitamin D
Key Points To make vitamin D, the UV index must be over 3, which usually occurs around midday between 10am and 2pm; it is important to note that depending on the time of year,...