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February is Vitamin D Deficiency Month
earthtimes.org — The UV Foundation dubbed February "Vitamin D Deficiency Month" in a nationwide effort to raise awareness about vitamin D deficiency and its negative health effects. A Harvard Medical School study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has reported that 60% of Americans are vitamin D deficient.
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- 1SallyAnn, on 02/01/2008, -0/+0Glad to see this making the headlines finally! I have had friends die from breast cancer and colorectal cancer. Both lived in colder climates and were Vitamin D deficient! Now we find out that dermatologists and sunscreen manufacturers are trying to scare us out of the sun and tanning beds - the very things that, in moderation, PROTECT us from many deadly cancers and other diseases.
My valentine's gift to myself is a membership at my local tanning salon - 10-15 minutes a day a few days/week and I feel good, look good and know I am keeping my vitamin D levels where they need to be during our dreary winter months!
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