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02/10/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Understanding pulmonary tuberculosis (TB): TB symptoms, prevention, and the difference between latent and active TB

Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious, airborne infection that primarily targets the lungs, but can spread to other organs if left unchecked. According to the World Health Organization, TB is still one of the leading causes of death from infectious diseases worldwide, killing 1.5 million out of the 10 million people diagnosed with the disease within the […]

01/29/2020 / By Michael Alexander

Sun-exposed oyster mushrooms boost TB patients’ vitamin D levels, immune response

Despite the advancements in medication and the increased availability of antimicrobial treatments, tuberculosis (TB) still remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases in low income countries today, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) who noted in its 2019 Global Tuberculosis Report that the disease infected over 10 million people in 2018, of which around 1.5 million died. […]

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 […]

09/22/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Beyond calcium: 6 Supplements that promote bone health

Calcium is often the supplement taken when it comes to bone health. While bones do need calcium, it’s not enough to maintain bone health on its own. Other nutrients are also as important for overall bone structure, health, and fracture prevention. Here are six more nutrients that are essential for keeping your bones strong and healthy: 1. Magnesium […]

09/05/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

What is oncometabolic syndrome and how do you control it?

The human body depends on good nutrition to sustain a healthy growth. Like the earth when planted with seeds, an ample supply of nutrients and other essentials ensures it produces nothing but good things. On the other hand, deficiencies and poor nutrition lead to lack of growth. In the case of the human body, it […]

06/12/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Researchers examine HOW vitamin D reduces breast cancer risk

There appears to be a connection between vitamin D and the risk of breast cancer. A recent study discovered that having higher levels of the vitamin can help prevent the onset of the disease in women. A joint effort led by researchers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD), the study investigated the relationship between vitamin D […]

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 […]

04/07/2019 / By Edsel Cook

Can vitamin D address “occupational asthma?”

Do you always experience a tightness in your chest and a shortness of breath whenever you are at your workplace? You may be suffering from “occupational asthma” due to a dirty environment. In that case, experts recommend that you start following a diet rich in vitamin D that also reduces your weight. Asthma is a […]

03/19/2019 / By Amy Goodrich

10 Reasons why vitamin D is essential for your health

Vitamin D is often referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” because it’s synthesized in the skin after exposure to sunlight. While technically considered a hormone, vitamin D is paramount for optimal health. Unlike most other essential nutrients, vitamin D can only be found in a handful of foods such as fatty fish, certain mushrooms, eggs, […]

10/20/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Vitamin D and kidney health: Autoimmune diseases often lead to renal failure; increased levels of vitamin D found to improve proteinuria

It’s believed that inadequate vitamin D levels can increase one’s susceptibility to disease, and vice versa. The effects of vitamin D on disease are such that many experts have recommended supplementing this vitamin to people suffering from autoimmune disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Curcumin has been endorsed for this purpose as well, owing […]

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