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Sunscreen and endometriosis?

Sunscreen and endometriosis?

Dr. Weeks’ Comment:  Intriguing….  Is it the ingredients of the sunscreen that predispose to endometriosis OR the resulting vitamin D3  deficiency?   Sunscreen Ingredient May Be Linked to Endometriosis ScienceDaily… Read more »

Vitamin D as anti-inflammation

Vitamin D as anti-inflammation

Dr. Weeks’ Comment:  here is a healthy anti-inflammatory agent.   How Vitamin D Inhibits Inflammation ScienceDaily (Feb. 23, 2012) — Researchers at National Jewish Health have discovered specific molecular and signaling… Read more »

Vitamin D and less falling

Vitamin D and less falling

Dr. Weeks’  Comment:  Vitamin D reduces falls and, should you fall, reduces fracture. Not bad for $11/month. Vitamin D Supplementation Can Reduce Falls in Nursing Care Facilities ScienceDaily (Jan. 24,… Read more »

Vit D for your heart

Vit D for your heart

Dr. Weeks’ Comment:    I bet, dear reader, that your level of Vitamin D is dangerously low. I also bet that your doctor won’ think to test your level (“25-OH D3″… Read more »

SAD articles  – “mehr Licht!”

SAD articles – “mehr Licht!”

Winter Blues may be Caused by Lack of Sunlight E-mail to a friend Many people report feeling blue during the dark, cold winter months. This dip in mood is thought… Read more »

Feeling SAD?

Feeling SAD?

Dr. Weeks’ Comment:   Are you feeling your soul becoming somewhat black and blue? Melancholia (dark bile) gives a black mood and the blues – well the blues ain’t fun! Read… Read more »

Great You Tube on Vitamin D and your Heart

Great You Tube on Vitamin D and your Heart

Dr. Weeks’ Comment:     Vitamin D is so much more than a vitamin. Here is a great you tube  on the importance of vitamin D and protecting your heart!   (thanks Bob… Read more »

Over 65 – take your vitamin D or fall

Over 65 – take your vitamin D or fall

Dr. Weeks’ Comment:  vitamin D helps lower risk of flu and its side effect is to reduce falling in the elderly and hence broken hips.  I like that as a… Read more »

Vitamin D and hypertension

Vitamin D and hypertension

Dr. Weeks’ Comment:   vitamin D3  is much more than a vitamin – it is a pro-hormone and it effects blood pressure, cancer risk and many other health variables.  Vitamin D… Read more »

Vitamin D3 – cheap and effective against the flu – ask your congressman pay attention!

Vitamin D3 – cheap and effective against the flu – ask your congressman pay attention!

Dr. Weeks Comment:   Here is a “centsible” health care option:   FROM THE FACT  physician service    Reports on Vit D and Swine Flu   Vitamin D seems to be… Read more »

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