Are you “D”eficient? New studies coming out are showing that almost three out of five people are. Probably because it was assumed that enough Vitamin D would be synthesized in the skin via exposure to sunlight. But now, more and more people are getting less and less sun exposure. Even if we do get out in the sun, any sun screen with an SPF of 8 or higher blocks all Vitamin D synthesis. The problem gets worse as we age because the skin becomes much less efficient at manufacturing Vitamin D. (more…)

Everyone with a mobile phone has either read or seen news casts about their negative impact on our health. Many independent sources claim that it’s a big and growing danger but those that are usually sponsored by the multi-billion dollar telecommunications industry tell us that the impact is almost harmless. The fact is, many people and businesses nowadays are very dependent on this technology and for some there is simply no way to function in today’s society without them. We have become a culture of communication convenience. Perhaps a recent article on The Daily Telegraph will make you think twice about getting extremely chatty the next time your cell phone rings and you go to pick it up. (more…)