The Sunshine Vitamin & Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - By Dr. Chelsea Cole

March 20, 2019 Meghan van Drimmelen

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Now that the weather is warming up, exposure to sunshine will help increase vitamin D levels. While an adequate vitamin D level is important for many different aspects of health and wellness, it may be particularly helpful for those with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Read on to learn more (…)

Vitamin D and Your Immune System - By Dr Meghan van Drimmelen

November 3, 2016 Meghan van Drimmelen

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Vitamin D is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies I see in my practice. Studies show that 40% of Canadians have insufficient vitamin D blood levels in the winter, and 25% have insufficient levels in the summer. This widespread deficiency is concerning, because vitamin D plays such an important role in so many areas of our health (...)