Catching Some Sun

Hey guys

Looks like Superman is not the only person benefiting from our sun. According to a recent study, it suggests that some people may also benefit from getting some golden rays.

The study shows that even some sunlight may benefit the body tremendously from the vitamin D it produces. This includes protective effects for some cancers and ailments such as rickets, osteoporosis and diabetes. While we can get vitamin D from certain foods, the body's main source comes from the sun.

In addition, since vitamin D helps our bodies use calcium, it is crucial in maintaining bone strength. Hence, a lack of it could potentially lead to heart disease, colon cancer and prostate cancer.

However, we're not talking about sun tanning or spending extended periods of time out in the open—we just need the vitamin D to help our body's immune system work properly.

So let's join the Man of Steel for a little sunshine.

AlejandroQ.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Hey guys

I trust all of you had a wonderful and extraordinary year. Hope your year-end holiday was a great time of celebration with loved ones and a chance to recharge before this new year began.

Yes, it's the start of another year! May this year bring you continued success in all your pursuits and may the results greatly exceed your expectations.

It's also time to get back into shape if you've been a little slack with your choice of food lately (who isn't?). For those who have been more disciplined, it's time to take your fitness to the next level.

And for everyone who wants to get into shape this year, it's time to take that FIRST LITTLE STEP. But let's not become another statistic of New Year resolution failures—let's not make this a resolution. Let's just take that one step first. You can do it, just like these others did too! And I will be here to support your efforts.

To a great 2008!

AlejandroQ.