News — Vitamin D

Dr Kate tells you how you can boost your Immune system

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Catching colds and flu's this time of year is typically what happens to many people because the shorter days means that most people are getting less vitamin D and have a weaker immune system.  According to Dr Kate Rheaume Bleue, in an interview on the Health First Show, there are several things you can do to boost your immune system. Getting more sleep by getting to bed before 11 is one of the best ways. Supplementing with Vitamin D, Garlic or Natural Factors Antiviral on a regular basis can really make a huge difference too says Dr Kate.   Antiviral is...

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Dont Let the Winter Blues Get You Down

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SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder affects about 1 in 20 people to a serious degree, however many more Canadians feel the winter blues starting to set in with the longer nights and darker days. There are a few things you can do to feel better 1. Get outside and do some walking. Try to get some sun on your skin if its not too cold and close your eyes and let your eyelids suck in the sun. 2. Excercise.. This makes most people feel better because it helps you increase your energy levels and helps brain chemicals make you feel...

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