Gingivitis is a very common type of mild gum disease. If left untreated, it can lead to more serious gum disease. Nature can help you treat it. Gingivitis causes irritation, redness, swelling and bleeding in the part of your gums around the base of your teeth, known as the gingiva. This double-blind study of 136 children between the ages of 8 and 16 gave either standard care alone or standard care plus vitamins C and D. Bleeding sites on probing was significantly reduced in t

Pneumonia is a leading cause of hospitalization and death, and the challenge gets bigger as you get older. New research suggests that many of those deaths can be prevented by just getting enough vitamin D. Community-acquired pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi. The leading bacterial causes are S pneumoniae and H influenzae. Some of the leading viral causes are rhinovirus, influenza and COVID. It is a very common concern that increases with age. Pneumonia is

Studies have shown that low levels of vitamin D are linked to worse heart health. But you won’t believe how much getting enough vitamin D can help! A research abstract (Abstract 4382525) presented at the 2025 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions has revealed for the first time how much getting just enough vitamin D can help prevent a heart attack. The study included 630 people with acute coronary syndrome who had had a previous heart attack. Each person in the activ