What is UV Index?
The ultraviolet index or UV index is a measurement of the strength of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. It is 0 in the dark of night and 10-11 in the middle of a summer day...
Skin Cancer vs. Sunscreen – The Dilemma
Sunscreen – To Use or Not To Use, That is the Question As a health conscious individual or parent, all you hear from your doctor is – sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen! But is it that...
Health Benefits of Sun
Could the sun be good for your heart? Although sunlight is a key factor in the development of skin cancer, the chance of death due to heart disease is far more likely than the...
A Brief History of Early Sun Therapy
Alexander Wunsch, MD Wismar University of Applied Sciences, Germany Watch this detailed presentation of why sunlight is good for you. The History of Light Therapy Until the 1950’s the sun was the most prescribed and...
Tomorrow is Vitamin D Day
November 1, 2016 Vitamin D day was created by the Vitamin D Society and is co-sponsored by both GrassrootsHealth and Vitamin D Council. The Vitamin D day web site has great beginner materials including...
Evidence and Action – A Summary
July 27, 2016 We can no longer wait to implement vitamin D programs in all walks of medicine – pregnancy, pediatrics, adult physicals, and disease treatment. Our disease incidence prevention chart gives a view...
Harness the Sun: Duration
May 25, 2016 Sunshine is important for your health, but before you get sun rays you need to assess your current situation. We want to get sunshine and all its beneficial aspects, but we...
Harness the Sun: UV Strength
May 18, 2016 The ultraviolet index or UV index is a measurement of the strength of the sun’s ultraviolet rays. It is 0 in the dark of night and 10-11 in the middle of...
Harness the Sun: skin type and overall health
May 11, 2016 Harness the Power of the Sun for Health! Do you know why we chose the word ‘harness’? The definition of harness is to bring under conditions for effective use, to gain...
Here’s to the end of MS!
March 30, 2016 In December 2011, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society convened a two-day meeting of 40 MS experts from around the world. They were neurologists, epidemiologists, clinical trial specialists, laboratorians like me, molecular...