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Immediate national implementation of a Vitamin D strategy needed – Naughten
The recommendations of the Oireachtas Health Committee report from April this year addressing Vitamin D deficiency as a public health measure in Ireland should be immediately implemented, according to local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten.
Healthy tips for a brighter winter from SOMEGA
The evenings are darker, the weather is colder, and you have probably already seen articles about “beating the winter blues”. But life is for living all year round, so here nutritionist and co-founder of SOMEGA, Dr Paula Gaynor, shares tips for keeping you healthy and bright this winter.
Pharmacists encourage increased intake of Vitamin D supplements
CarePlus Pharmacy is urging people in Ireland to consider adding a Vitamin D supplement to their diet.
Coughs and chest infections
As it is January there are a lot of visitors to Evergreen Eyre Square who are suffering with coughs and chest infections. Unfortunately, a cough or chest infection is part of the winter for many, and some vulnerable people may find it hard to recover.
Could you have a vitamin D deficiency?
If you shun the sun, live in an area with low sunlight levels, avoid dairy products, or adhere to a strict vegan diet, you may be at risk for vitamin D deficiency. Known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is produced by the body in response to skin being exposed to sunlight. It is also occurs naturally in a few foods, including some fish, fish liver oils, and egg yolks.
