New Research Shows Specific Role of Vitamin D in Disease Prevention Posted on June 6, 2013November 7, 2016 by Jen Aliano Discovery further clarifies nutrient’s role in insulin resistance and hypertension Creighton University, June 6, 2013 — It’s widely known that vitamin D works in conjunction with calcium to build strong bones, but new evidence strengthens the understanding of the nutrient’s effect on other body systems, as well. Researchers from Creighton University, GrassrootsHealth, Pure North S’Energy […]
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to High Risk of Premenopausal Breast Cancer Posted on January 22, 2013November 22, 2016 by Jen Aliano SAN DIEGO, CA, January 22, 2013 — A prospective study led by researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine has found that low serum vitamin D levels in the months preceding diagnosis may predict a high risk of premenopausal breast cancer. The study of blood levels of 1,200 healthy women found that women […]
Breast Cancer Prevention with Vitamin D: GrassrootsHealth’ Paradigm Posted on October 3, 2012November 22, 2016 by Jen Aliano Breast Cancer PREVENTION Month is launched for October 2012 to enroll 1000 women aged 60 and over to take action now with vitamin D. ENCINITAS, CA, October 3, 2012 — GrassrootsHealth’ focus is on prevention of breast cancer, not early detection. “Our aim is to engage women in the primary prevention of breast cancer by […]
Cuomo’s New Book Shows Prevention is Most Important Step to “A World Without Cancer” Posted on October 2, 2012November 7, 2016 by Jen Aliano GrassrootsHealth Founder Carole Baggerly hails Margaret I. Cuomo M.D.’s new book as a “wake-up call” for the medical community and joins call for big pharma, research institutions and the federal government to embrace prevention and to end this disease with what is known now. ENCINITAS, CA, October 2, 2012 – GrassrootsHealth founder and Vitamin D […]
GrassrootsHealth Names Robert P. Heaney, M.D. as Research Director Posted on July 24, 2012November 7, 2016 by Jen Aliano Dr. Heaney brings over 50 years of experience in vitamin D and calcium research, clinical nutrition trials, and service on editorial boards of several major scientific publications. SAN DIEGO, CA, July 17, 2012 – GrassrootsHealth (GRH) announced today that Robert P. Heaney, M.D. has been named as Research Director. Dr. Heaney will be responsible for […]
4000 Free Vitamin D Supplements To Be Used To Kick Off Protect Our Children NOW! Campaign Fundraising Posted on July 17, 2012November 7, 2016 by Jen Aliano GrassrootsHealth will use a very generous donation of 4000 bottles of vitamin D3 liquid supplements to distribute to participants in various Protect Our Children NOW! fundraising events in San Diego in the next two months. Encinitas — July 17, 2012 — The Protect Our Children NOW! campaign to get at least 1000 pregnant women to test their […]
Vitamin D Action Needed Now to Protect Pregnancies and Babies Posted on June 15, 2012November 7, 2016 by Jen Aliano San Diego is to be the launch site for GrassrootsHealth ‘Protect Our Children NOW’ Vitamin D*action Program. Its goal is to cut the risk of preeclampsia, preterm labor, pregnancy related infections, gestational diabetes, and other comorbidities of pregnancy by up to 50%, potentially saving upwards of 2500 pregnant women in San Diego each year from suffering […]
Sunshine Exposure and Vitamin D Could be Just as Important as Brushing and Flossing for Children, According to GrassrootsHealth Posted on February 28, 2012November 22, 2016 by Jen Aliano Vitamin D and Testing Vitamin D Serum Levels Plays an Essential Role in Many Aspects of Health, Particularly Your Child’s Dental Health Encinitas, CA –February 28, 2012 — February has been dubbed National Children’s Dental Health Awareness Month, and is a time when parents, teachers, and other health and child care providers are reminded of the […]
Canadian Women Invited To Join Global Vitamin D Study To Help Prevent Breast Cancer Posted on October 31, 2011November 7, 2016 by Jen Aliano Canadian Women Invited To Join Global Vitamin D Study To Help Prevent Breast Cancer TORONTO — October 31, 2011 — At a time when more and more evidence is pointing to a direct link between increased vitamin D levels and a reduction in breast cancer, a new study announced today by GrassrootsHealth is seeking to […]
Breast Cancer Prevention Month Initiated by GrassrootsHealth Posted on October 5, 2011November 7, 2016 by Jen Aliano Study Enrollment Open for 1000 Women Age 60 and over. October 5, 2011 – GrassrootsHealth is changing the current Breast Cancer Awareness Month to Breast Cancer Prevention Month with a focus on taking action to prevent breast cancer with vitamin D testing and education. “It’s time to take action, women are already fully aware of […]