Top Diseases Related to Sunshine Deficiency
A lack of sunshine exposure can lead to decreased health and an increased risk of many diseases, also known as “Sunshine Deficiency” diseases Key Points 340,000 deaths per year in the United States and...
The Impact Vitamin D and Omega-3s Could Have on Maternal and Newborn Health
Maternal Health Awareness Day is January 23rd – Share the following resources and studies to show it’s easy and effective to improve maternal health outcomes NOW with something as simple and inexpensive as vitamin...
Vitamin D Levels Affect Neurological Development and Cognitive Function of Offspring
Learn more during tomorrow’s Vitamin D Study Hour with Dr. Bruce Hollis – Prenatal Vitamin D and Neurocognitive Outcomes in Children Key Points Dr. Bruce Hollis — Expert on Vitamin D in Pregnancy: A...
Highlights From Our Day on Capitol Hill!
Videos, pictures, special thanks, and more. Key Points GrassrootsHealth and our “Team Vitamin D” visited Capitol Hill last week to meet with members of congress about our Maternal Vitamin D Initiative – asking them...
Vitamin D Use in High-Risk OBGYN Practice
Insights from Dr. KECIA Gaither: An Award Winning OBGYN Specializing in High-Risk Pregnancies Dr. Kecia Gaither is a double board-certified physician specializing in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine. She holds a master’s...
Motivating Stories Shared by Our Team Attending Capitol Hill!
Meet part of “Team Vitamin D” representing GrassrootsHealth and our vitamin D and maternal health initiative NEXT WEEK in Washington DC – which we have named Sunny Solutions! Key Points Low vitamin D levels...
How Vitamin D Can Help Protect Your Pregnancy
A growing body of evidence indicates vitamin D is a powerful, low-risk solution for preventing many diseases during pregnancy Key Points Low vitamin D levels during pregnancy have consistently been related to a higher...
Can Vitamin D Help Prevent Postpartum Depression?
A Growing Body of Evidence Indicates Vitamin D is a Powerful, Low-Risk Solution Key Points Deficiency is common: Up to 84 percent of pregnant women have insufficient vitamin D, increasing their risk for depression...
This Is Personal…
For Every Mother, Father, and Child Key Points Jen Aliano, Director of GrassrootsHealth, shares her personal story of preterm labor, birth and neonatal complications, likely linked to unrecognized vitamin D deficiency, highlighting a preventable...
Vitamin D Deficiency, the Canary in the Coal Mine: The Indicator of Suboptimal Health in Pregnant Women
New Presentation Video with Dr. Carol Wagner: Vitamin D deficiency is the canary in the coal mine… if you are vitamin D deficient during pregnancy, you and your baby are likely to have other...