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Vitamin D helps fend off flu and asthma attacks

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Walt Larimore

In a recent study of Japanese schoolchildren, vitamin D supplements taken during the winter and early spring helped prevent seasonal flu and asthma attacks. Here’s more on the study from Reuters Health: The idea for the study, study chief Dr. … Continue reading →

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Low levels of vitamin D may be linked to greater asthma severity

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Walt Larimore

Study suggests 70 percent of children, young adults do not get enough vitamin D More reasons to consider having your vitamin D level checked – you may think better and have less arthritis Specific vitamins and a supplement (B vitamins, … Continue reading →

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If you or someone you love is using an albuterol inhaler, you need to read this

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Walt Larimore

Fast-relief albuterol inhalers to treat asthma symptoms will go green in the United States starting January 1, 2009, as mandated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, it is estimated that up … Continue reading →

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