Vitamin D

6 Ways to Prepare for a Rough Flu Season

December 11, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: August 23, 2018

Flu season is shaping up to be brutal this year, with many areas reporting influenza cases a month ahead of schedule. Australia, who experiences flu season before the United States and Europe, suffered from a particularly rough season with almost… [read]

Vitamin D – The #1 Vitamin You Need: From Treating Depression to Preventing Cancer

April 27, 2016 by Yelena Sukhoterina
Last updated on: April 27, 2016

Vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins for general health and well-being. It is essential for bone health and a healthy immune system. It helps prevent and fight cancer and is a key factor in preventing depression. In… [read]

Beating the Winter Blues – Dealing With Seasonal Affective Disorder Naturally

December 23, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: December 23, 2015

Seasonal affective disorder, also called the winter blues or SAD, is a type of depression that typically occurs during the fall and winter seasons when days get shorter. The main cause is lack of exposure to sunlight. This type of… [read]

Foods with Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 for those with Multiple Sclerosis

September 28, 2015 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: October 8, 2015

All nutrients have a role to play in health. When we are found to be deficient in particular vitamins or minerals, it could be that we are not eating enough foods that provide them or our state of health may… [read]

Issue 12 – Sunlight and Gardening

March 1, 2010 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

Sunlight – Letter from the Editor Sunlight and Vitamin D Sunscreen Dangers Keeping Your New Year Resolutions Carebags Reusable Produce Bags Sun Therapy for Seasonal Affective Disorder Why Grow Your Own Organic Food? Urban Gardening Planning Your Organic Garden Raw… [read]

Sunlight – Letter from the Editor

March 1, 2010 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

I don’t tend to wear sunglasses, and I never wear sunscreen. I do burn easily if I have not taken the time to acclimate myself to the sun, so I will either wear long sleeve shirts and a hat, limit… [read]

Sunlight and Vitamin D

March 1, 2010 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: June 3, 2015

For years we’ve been told to stop sunbathing, to stay out of the sun. We slather sunscreen on our children. We buy make-up, lip balm, and hair care products that contain SPF 15 protection. And what is the result of… [read]