Cesarean sections are at an all-time high in the United States, making up for close to 32% of deliveries. Unfortunately, primary cesarean and repeat cesarean sections are also related to the highest rates of...
What if someone told you that sunshine exposure during pregnancy is related to a reduced risk of learning disabilities in children? Recent research shows consistent and promising evidence of a relationship between sunshine exposure...
In our last post, we began the discussion about racial disparities in health, specifically that some of the same health problems that are more prevalent among blacks are also associated with vitamin D deficiency....
Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) such as colds, flu, bronchitis, and pneumonia, are the leading cause of death and a major cause of hospitalizations in children under 5 years old. RTIs are especially prevalent and...
In response to an upcoming publication by Trivedi et al., Dr. Carol Wagner, a member of the GrassrootsHealth Scientist Panel, writes a compelling summary of the current status of vitamin D deficiency among new...
It has long been understood that vitamin D is good for the skeletal system – our bones and teeth. But, did you know that adequate vitamin D may not only support good oral hygiene...
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, postpartum depression affects between 7-13 percent of all mothers. Postpartum depression can occur between a few weeks after birth, all the way until a year after...
The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends 1-2 servings of seafood per week, however, that recommendation may not be enough to reach an Omega-3 Index of at least 8%. A score of 8% or greater...
Vitamin D plays an essential role during pregnancy, for both the health of the mother as well as the health of the developing baby, during and after pregnancy. In fact, pregnancy is the only...
There are many published benefits of vitamin D for a healthy pregnancy and infant development, beginning in the preconception phase and continuing through pregnancy and early childhood. A recent post highlighted a study which...
