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Evolution of vitamin D
As we slowly move from this winter to the upcoming summer, our thoughts may turn to vitamin D. Because we all know it has something to do with the sun. But do you actually know the history behind it?Though scientists aren’t sure exactly why vitamin D developed, they...
Vitamin D – a myth
Vitamin D supplemented routinely by doctors to avoid fractures and strengthen bone has been controversial after a recent article published in JAMA. The US preventive service task force has been raising the alarm since early 2012 regarding the abuse of this vitamin. It...
Won’t I get my Vitamin D from sunshine..?
This vitamin D metabolism image from Google images is probably one of the most shared and viewed.So my own skin produces vitamin D from sunlight, why should I buy one.? This is the most common question encountered by most of my orthopedic colleagues. Vitamin D...
The weird history of Vitamin D
Rickets a disease that causes bone to soften, became especially prevalent in children as the industrial revolution started. Mostly due to working indoors and factory pollution that blot out the sun. As the prevelance increased researchers stepped up to find the cause...
D-ficient / Dr. Holicks
It was indeed a great opportunity to meet Dr MichaeSo his strong recommendation is to take 50000 IU once in every two weeks for life long😢, irrespective of your diet(non vegetarians too).l F holicks , who is termed as the father of vitamin D here in Chennai over the...
13 curious facts about your bones
Avoid pain form Backpack this School year
Kids carrying heavy school bags is witnessed commonly these days , it’s important to remember that heavy backpacks can be the source of back, neck and shoulder-related pain in children and teenagers. Parents and guardians should ensure children aren’t carrying a heavy...
Shoulder Exercises to Ease Arthritis Pain: 6 Daily Exercises to Try
Lift your arms to grab something off a shelf and your shoulder stiffens grinds, and cracks. No part of that feeling makes you want to move your shoulder more. But that’s exactly what has to happen to help your shoulder function better and hurt less. There are many...
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