Safety in the Sun — Facts vs Fiction — Your Guide to Safe Sun Exposure

What if the health authorities advised you not to drink water or breath air? You would think it’s April fool’s day or some other joke, right? Guess what! They’ve been doing something very similar—and they are dead serious.

Sunlight—along with food, water, and air—is a basic element of life on Earth. The sun keeps the entire solar system alive and spinning. As a matter of fact, the formation of hydrogen on the Sun’s surface ignites the chain reaction from which every known chemical element is created.

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Now, that same sun supposedly threatens to ruin your health and give you skin cancer. Too much of anything can hurt you, but the public fear of sun definitely went too far. This article busts the common myths and reveals the facts about safety in the sun. You will learn how to reap the amazing health benefits of moderate sun exposure and avoid the potential risks. Continue reading “Safety in the Sun — Facts vs Fiction — Your Guide to Safe Sun Exposure”

Vitamin D (Everything You Need to Know)

With all the hype about vitamin D going on, it can be hard to separate facts from fiction.

How much vitamin D do I need? How to get enough vitamin D? Which are the best food sources? Do I need a vitamin D supplement and which one?

If you’ve been asking any of these questions (or all of them), ask no further.

This article covers everything you need to know about vitamin D—health benefits, recommendations, sources, and useful tips. You will even learn some surprising and fun facts about the “sunshine vitamin”. Continue reading “Vitamin D (Everything You Need to Know)”