Entries by Tanya

VITAMIN D Deficiency – A World of Worry

Vitamin D deficiency remains the most common nutritional deficiency worldwide, affecting nearly 1 billion people. It’s epidemic. A global problem in all age groups, male and female. Generally, it’s found most where there is limited sun exposure. Which makes it surprising that even countries with plenty of sun have a high number of people with […]

VITAMIN D – Hit or Myth

Huh? It’s a hormone? Un-huh. Vitamin D is perhaps the single most underrated nutrient in the world of nutrition, in a class by itself. It is made in the skin, gets into your bloodstream and then goes into the liver and the kidney where it becomes activated as a key steroid hormone called Calcitriol. It then […]

BEAR THIS IN MIND – LOST IN DEMENTIA

Memory problems are usually the most obvious symptom in people with dementia. Forgetfulness is common. As a rule, the most recent events are the first forgotten. Events of the past are often remembered until the dementia is severe. As the disease progresses, the person may actually think they may be living in the past. They […]