Posts Tagged ‘vitamin D’

Quarantined and Suntanning?

April 30th, 2020

Sunscreen – it’s not only for beach days! During covid quarantine you might find yourself with more free time to sit outside and work on your tan. I’m sure everyone is well aware that sunscreen is always a good idea when stepping outside on a sunny day, but not everyone can say they incorporate sunscreen […]

Flu and cold viruses are common during the fall and winter. You start sneezing and feeling symptoms such as a sore throat, runny nose, congestion, headaches and much more. Around this time of the year, as soon as we start experiencing these symptoms most of us rely on Supplements, warm food and teas, and many other remedies […]

The Benefits of Snacking

July 25th, 2019

The Benefits of Snacking We all have mixed feelings about snacking; some people avoid it because high calorie foods can be tempting! But there are healthier alternatives that can provide positive benefits such as regulating moods, preventing overeating during meals, and maintaining blood sugar levels.  All Star Health has made it easy to  have healthy […]

No matter how healthy you eat, getting all your nutritional needs fulfilled with your regular diet can be a challenge. Taking a daily multivitamin can help with that. Think of a multivitamin as your nutritional backup source for vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.

We have heard that the human body can produce Vitamin D through skin exposure to Ultra Violet light.  However, the dangers of exposure to Ultra Violet light have also been well documented.  Dermatologists and skin cancer experts suggest we avoid direct exposure to Ultra Violet light, use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and avoid spending extended periods of time outside during the […]

A few of famed fitness celebrity Jack Lalanne’s favorite supplements.

Learn the ins and outs of creating the perfect training and supplement regimen for any current or aspiring MMA fighter.

Children’s Vitamins and proper nutrition will keep your kid in school instead of home sick this Fall.  Proper diet is sometimes enough but it is usually a good idea to make sure they have proper levels of Vitamin D, Iron, and Calcium which you can find in many children’s multi-vitamins.  It all depends on activity level, healthy diet, age and […]

Studies show that a healthy dose of Vitamin D lowers your chance of having cancer or heart disease. It cuts the risk of ovarian, lung, colon or breast cancer, osteoporosis, depression, insomnia, and bone disease.  You can get most of your Vitamin D from the sun during the summer, but you should think about eating certain foods and try […]

A review of previously-published research finds some interesting links between vitamin D levels and the development of childhood asthma. Find out what the researchers had to say in today’s AllStarHealth blog.