For many years now, there have been numerous scares about skin cancer. Everyone agrees that it essential not to get sunburnt, but what has been forgotten is that exposing our bare skin to sunshine is necessary for us to obtain vitamin D. A lack of vitamin D affects absorbtion of other essential vitamins and minerals such as calcium, leading to brittle bones and osteoporosis. Many children are already showing signs of vitamin D Deficiency and more women than ever are being diagnosed with osteoporosis.
CLICK HERE to read our article on sunshine and its health benefits by Essex-based pharmacist and homoeopath Lawrence Collin.
You might also like to read a recent article in Mail Online Health (CLICK HERE) by Georgia Coleridge. She explains how her lifestyle – working in doors all day, covering up to avoid sunshine, not getting any excercise – has had a dire affect on her life.
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