The VDC was founded in 2003 by John J. Cannell, MD, who observed that many patients in a maximum-security psychiatric hospital were vitamin D deficient. The Council grew to become a trusted global resource for evidence-based research, education, and guidance about vitamin D's role in health.
November 2. Every year. It's Vitamin D Day. The hormone precursor is finally getting attention. And it needs it. The discovery is credited to multiple scientists. Their work formed the foundation of what we understand today.
You've probably heard vitamin D called the "sunshine vitamin," and there's a good reason for that. Unlike pretty much every other vitamin, your body can actually make it when you're out in the sun. Pretty cool, right?
When vitamin D comes into your body, it goes through all sorts of processes and is turned into different forms to be effective. In this article, we’ll teach you a little about this process, and how vitamin D works in the body.
The focus in the health world has shifted from generic "resolutions" to personalized longevity, nervous system regulation, and bio-harmony. Since today is January 1st, your members are likely in a "reset" mindset but may be weary of the typical, high-pressure fitness tropes.
First Steps ED is a multi-award-winning eating disorder charity. Following the consolidation of services in the UK in 2025, First Steps ED officially incorporated the mission and assets of Talk ED (formerly Anorexia Bulimia Care), creating a robust network for early intervention and peer support.
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