How to Make Vitamin D from Sunshine
Tips for safely utilizing sun exposure to produce vitamin D, how vitamin D made in your skin provides additional benefits beyond vitamin D taken orally, plus several myths about sunshine and vitamin D addressed...
Sunshine Exposure Can Affect How Long You Live
Research shows that more sunshine in your life can help you live healthier, longer, and that avoiding sunshine could be the 4th major lifestyle factor leading to early death Key Points Researchers discovered the...
Health-Promoting Reactions in the Body Triggered by Exposure to Full-Spectrum Sunlight
Wavelengths of Energy from Sunshine: UVB, UVA, Red, Near Infrared, Far Infrared, and Blue Light from sunshine all have unique health consequences Key Points There are several wavelengths of energy from sunshine that trigger...
How to Determine Your Skin Type to Know What Amount of Sun Exposure is Right for You
Updated recommendations emphasize an individualized approach to sun exposure and sun protection based on skin type in order to maximize benefits and reduce harms Key Points In March 2023, Australia became the first country...
Does Low Vitamin D Make You Fat?
The amount of vitamin D needed on a daily basis can vary depending on weight. Could it also be that vitamin D levels directly influence weight and the risk of being obese? Key Points The...
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Winter is always a time when vitamin D levels tend to drop – make sure your levels are good! Save 15% PLUS get a free copy of our Sunshine eBook when measuring your vitamin...
Colorectal Cancer Survival Rate Greatly Improved with Higher Vitamin D Levels
How vitamin D, magnesium, and sunshine exposure can affect colorectal cancer incidence and outcomes. Learn and share this information as part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Key Points Vitamin D has many cancer-fighting functions...
15% Off Summer’s End Sale Starts Today! Have you been getting enough of the sunshine vitamin this summer?
It is not uncommon for those relying on sun exposure for vitamin D to experience an unexpected dip in vitamin D level, making testing now a helpful step to avoid deficiency Are you one...
Rates of Vitamin D Deficiency by Occupation
Does your job affect your vitamin D status? Should certain occupations have specific guidelines and actions to take for vitamin D? Key Points A study examining vitamin D levels among individuals working in different...
Optimizing Your Health with Exposure to Sunshine: A Sunshine Month Review
As public guidelines begin to change, knowledge of the harms of avoiding sunshine exposure must be balanced with the harms due to sunburns and overexposure Key Points While vitamin D supplements can partially make...