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Vitamin D is important for calcium and bone metabolism, gut and mucosal lining protection, and immune response. Vitamin D deficiency is worldwide, especially in the elderly population. Three areas where vitamin D plays an especially important role are: 1. Bones Vitamin D3 helps your bones absorb calcium and phosphorus. This makes bones strong. When taken...

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Natural sunlight affects sleep cycles, mood, energy, blood pressure, and the immune system. We need just the right amount. Too much sunlight can damage skin and increase the risk of skin cancer. Sunlight: Vitamin D, Blood Pressure, Mood and Cognitive Function Sunlight UVB skin exposure promotes the production of vitamin D by activating a cholesterol-derived...

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Allergies…one of the most common presentations I see in clinical practice. From the mild to the serious, from food to dust, animal fur, and the ‘general unknown’. There are growing insights and evidence of the role gut microbes play in allergies. And, as we know, the microbiome plays a huge role in immune regulation –...