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03/13/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Relieve osteoporosis pain with these natural remedies

Osteoporosis affects bone health. If you have the condition, you are at high risk of fractures, even while doing normal activities like walking or standing. Osteoporosis also causes painful symptoms, which you can relieve naturally with treatments like acupressure or by taking supplements. (h/t to SteadyHealth.com) Vitamin D for muscle spasms and bone pain Keep […]

02/17/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Women’s health and osteoporosis: Boost bone health and prevent fractures by following a healthy diet and supplementing with vitamin D

Calcium and vitamin D are essential for boosting your bone health. But did you know that there are guidelines for supplementation if you are female and have osteoporosis? Postmenopausal women who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or are at risk of the condition require calcium and vitamin D. In a study for The Women’s Health Initiative, researchers observed […]

10/28/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Heart, muscles, mind: Vitamin D helps your body in many ways

Compared to other vitamins, vitamin D is unique: One of the best ways to absorb it is by exposing yourself to natural sunlight. Vitamin D is also essential for your brain and heart health. Natural sources of vitamin D The body produces vitamin D from cholesterol in your skin upon exposure to sunlight. However, those […]

05/12/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Pregnant women who don’t get enough vitamin D risk having children with schizophrenia

Your body needs essential vitamins and minerals to work properly. According to several studies, pregnant women need to get enough vitamin D to protect their babies from conditions such as autism and schizophrenia. Vitamin D: The “sunshine” vitamin Like calcium, vitamin D is essential for bone health. The vitamin helps lower a person’s risk for heart disease and certain […]

04/20/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Vitamin D supplements found to be associated with weight loss in obese children, says study

Vitamin D improves muscle function and keeps your bones and teeth strong. According to a study, vitamin D supplementation could even promote weight loss in obese children. The researchers presented their study findings at the 57th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) meeting in Greece. Vitamin D supplementation and childhood obesity Childhood obesity is an epidemic that continues […]

02/06/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Proven scientific ways to prevent the common cold

Since the common cold and the flu both have similar symptoms, it’s important to know which is which so you can use the most effective remedies when you’re feeling under the weather. Listed below are several science-backed natural remedies that can protect you from the common cold. Follow a rainbow-colored diet A diet full of different […]

01/24/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy linked to autism in children

Vitamin D, also called the “sunshine vitamin,” does more than keep your bones and teeth healthy. According to a study, taking enough vitamin D when you’re pregnant can help lower your unborn child’s risk of developing autism. The study, which was published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, is part of “Generation R,” a large research project on youth […]

01/21/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Take this happy pill: Deficiency in vitamin D is linked to depression among urban Malaysian women

Vitamin D is often associated with calcium and bone growth, but according to a study, a vitamin D deficiency may also be linked to depressive symptoms in urban Malaysian women. The study, which was published in the journal Public Health Nutrition, was conducted by scientists from the Julius Centre University of Malaya (JCUM). Depression and vitamin D deficiency Based […]

01/06/2019 / By Zoey Sky

Being deficient in vitamin D can increase your risk of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

As you age, you need to get enough vitamin D, which is essential for various health functions. Doing so can help prevent a vitamin D deficiency, which is linked to added stress on the immune system and greater chance of illness. According to a study, vitamin D supplementation also offers many benefits, such as disease prevention. In […]

08/02/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Increasing evidence proves the undeniable therapeutic benefits of vitamin D

In 2014, breast cancer, the most common cause of cancer in women, claimed at least 41,000 lives, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, health experts advised that patients can fight cancer with proper supplementation, particularly an increased intake of vitamin D. Vitamin D, disease prevention, and recommended intake If the public is made […]

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