Entries by Tanya

JUST WEIGHT AND SEE – Give Glands a Hand

In the 1800s, scientists began to think that some sort of chemical communication must take place between different organs in the body, and they later recognized that certain disorders could be treated with extracts from endocrine tissues. What we now know as the  endocrine system, includes all of the glands of the body and the […]

VITAMIN D – The Sun Conundrum

Vitamin D is often referred to as the Sunshine Vitamin. Oh, remember the days of baking for hours wearing nothing but baby oil and iodine and holding sun visors up to your face to really turn up the tan? Or in most cases, burn. Who ever lusted after “tall, light and handsome?” And who ever […]

VITAMIN D – Who Knew

Vitamin D deficiency doesn’t always cause symptoms. You could be low, and not know. When you do have a deficiency, the symptoms may include: Being sick often, especially with colds or flu Feeling tired all the time (even if you get enough shut-eye) Having wounds that heal slowly Hair loss (not just men) Chronic muscle […]