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June/July 2010
House Call
Calcium
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body with 99 percent found in the bones and teeth. Most Americans don’t get sufficient amounts of this vital mineral to maintain healthy bone mass, which increases their vulnerability to developing osteoporosis and bone fractures later in life. Those of us with dairy allergy or milk intolerance or with malabsorption issues related to celiac disease are at particular risk and should pay close attention to our calcium intake.
Pediatric Allergies Q & A - Sun Screen, Meat Allergy, & More!
My son has eczema and sensitive skin. I’m worried that sunscreen may cause him to break out. Are there certain ingredients I should avoid?
Research Roundup: Vitamin D, Obesity, & More!
Vitamin D has been getting a lot of press recently for its role in keeping us healthy and potentially protecting us from a number of chronic conditions, including asthma. Researchers from the National Jewish Medical Center in Denver recently carried out two studies of vitamin D’s role in human health.