The Body Needs All Forms of Vitamin D
Each form of vitamin D, not just the hormonal form, is necessary for optimal health There is a common misconception that the only ‘active’ form of vitamin D, and the only one that really...
With Vitamin D, Add More Insights with Other Measures
Monday June 14th was Carole’s birthday! Share the abundant gifts that you have helped create. It’s GrassrootsHealth’s founder Carole Baggerly’s BIRTHDAY week! June 14th was a very special day in honoring everyone’s work to...
Happy BIRTHDAY Week to Everyone, Share the Abundant Gifts that You Have Helped Create
Today is Carole’s birthday! She wants to share her presents with you. It’s GrassrootsHealth’s founder Carole Baggerly’s BIRTHDAY! June 14th is a very special day in honoring everyone’s work to Move Research into Practice...
CRP, an Indicator of Current and Future Health, is Greatly Influenced by Several Nutrients
CRP, a biomarker for inflammation linked to many diseases, can be greatly influenced by nutrients including vitamin D, omega-3s, and magnesium Chronic, low-level inflammation has been linked to a number of chronic diseases ranging...
Higher Blood Levels of EPA and DHA Related to Lower Depression Scores
Analysis of NHANES 2011-2012 data shows a significantly reduced risk of more severe depression with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids Depression is a common mental disorder that affects more than 300 million people...
Struggling with Anxiety, Depression, or Low Mood? Omega-3s May Help
Video Friday: Dr. Bill Harris discusses research showing how adults and children with higher omega-3s tend to have lower levels of anxiety, depression, and have better mood It’s Video Friday! Today’s short video features...
Study Concludes Vitamin D Treatment Reduces COVID-19 Deaths
New Study Finds 84% Lower Risk of Death for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients Receiving Vitamin D Treatment vs No Vitamin D Decades of research has demonstrated how the immune system relies on vitamin D, for...
Insufficient Sun Exposure is a Public Health Concern
Review: Sunshine has many benefits for human health, and a deficiency in sunshine can lead to disease While 2021’s Sunshine Month may be coming to a close, the information covered remains essential year-round to...
Why the Sun is Necessary for Optimal Health
Video Friday: A Review of the Past, Present & Future of Heliotherapy by Dr. Alexander Wunsch Major changes in the way we live, especially over the past century, have affected the amount of sunshine...
How Other Forms of Energy from Sunshine May Affect Our Health
Red, Near Infrared, Far Infrared, and Blue Light from sunshine may all have unique health effects to offer We have previously discussed the health effects of ultraviolet radiation from sunshine, including UVA and UVB...