(Natural News) Magnesium is more than an essential mineral: It’s responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions needed by the body to function well. According to a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, this essential mineral can even regulate vitamin D levels in the body, increasing it in people with deficient levels and reducing it […]

(Natural News) The health benefits of vitamin D cannot be overstated. Low levels of this crucial hormone have been linked to multiple diseases, including type 2 diabetes, stroke, autism, respiratory illness, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, skin conditions and even cancer. Achieving and maintaining optimal levels of vitamin D is not always easy, however. The body cannot […]

(Natural News) Have you had your dose of vitamin D today? If not, consider going out of the house for some sun more often. It doesn’t have to be somewhere scenic (though that would be swell); you can prop up a chair right in your yard and soak up those rays. Your body will thank […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements highlights the positive effect of vitamin D supplementation on the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) scores of people with ulcerative colitis. Depression is more prevalent in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) like ulcerative colitis compared to their healthy peers, and some studies have associated vitamin D deficiency […]

(Natural News) The sun is essential for life, but it can also take your life away if you end up getting the deadly form of skin cancer known as melanoma. Preventing it is simple, so it almost seems foolish not to apply sunscreen all over your body before you step outside. However, this is one […]

(Natural News) What is the secret to a longer life? Scientists have long been trying to uncover ways to increase longevity, and it looks like one answer could be found in an unlikely place: the sun. Demonized over the past few decades as being behind skin cancer, sun exposure is actually a bit of a […]

(Natural News) A recent analysis of more than 100 studies finds that up to 70 percent of Americans are currently suffering from vitamin D deficiency. Data from the latest review also show that about 13 percent of all deaths in the U.S. can be associated with severe vitamin D deficiency. The researchers also stress that certain beneficial […]

(Natural News) Everyone is looking for ways to prevent cancer, making little changes here and there according to what the latest studies say. Simple acts like cutting out processed meat, getting more exercise, and switching to organic could well add up to provide significant protection over time, but what if you already have cancer and […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D levels among Canadian children did not show any improvement despite a 2010 revision in the country’s dietary guidelines recommending higher nutrient intake, a study revealed. As part of the study, the researchers pooled data from the Cycle 1 and Cycle 3 series of the Canadian Health Measure Survey, which were taken from 2007 to […]

(Natural News) The flu season is still in effect, and while the vaccine-pushing media claims a vaccine is the only way to stop the flu, there are actually far more effective (and safer) ways to accomplish that. Try the following natural treatments: (h/t to GreenMedInfo.com) Vitamin D3: Vitamin D3 is one of the best natural […]