A new American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study shows that at least 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 – currently considered the upper limit of intake – ensures healthy blood levels of the nutrient among post-menopausal African American women. With over 200 women participants, this three-year, double-blind, placebo-controlled study contributes to a growing body of research [...]
Excessive stress and high blood pressure can bring your health down. But are you aware that Ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun can help you counter these conditions? Once it hits the skin, it helps produce Vitamin D, an essential nutrient that boosts your immune system and protects you from diseases like osteoporosis and multiple [...]
Finding out that your family member or close friend has breast cancer can bring about a very sad experience. It’s because breast cancer, one of the most common types of cancer in women, is a serious condition that can lead to one’s death. The US National Cancer Institute defines breast cancer as “the cancer that [...]
Did you know that lack of sun exposure may cause your bones to become brittle after a while? Yes, deficiency in Vitamin D, the essential sunshine nutrient, has been associated with a greater risk of osteoporosis, says a leading natural health expert. Dr. Joseph Mercola, an osteopathic physician, remarks that the greater incidence of osteoporosis, [...]
Eczema, also called dermatitis, is a common allergic condition that makes your skin itchy and dry. This skin disorder gives you a lot of discomfort. You’ll experience any of these horrifying symptoms: swelling, redness, flaking, blistering, oozing or bleeding. You’ll also develop a nasty rash once you start scratching the affected area. Medline Plus.com has [...]
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Dr. Mercola is a well-known physician and a multiple New York Times Bestselling Author. He started his website, Mercola.com, in 1997, and it has become the world's #1 Natural Health site. Dr. Mercola is a recognized, licensed Physician and Surgeon in the state of Illinois. He first opened his practice outside Chicago in 1986 and has treated over 20,000 patients.
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