Chronic Widespread Pain and Vitamin D

CAN AVOIDING THE SUN BE THE REASON YOU’RE HURTING? Wow…it must be “beat the dead horse” week.  This study found that those experiencing chronic, widespread pain were much more likely to have low Vit D serum levels.  Now, it may be hard to tell whether the low Vit D is from lack of exercise outside […]

High Dose Vitamin D and Blood Vessel Health

In this study looking at high dose vitamin D and blood vessel health (endothelial dysfunction), I’d like to point out the dosages used.  I have previously brought up the concept of overdose of Vitamin D, but look at the levels used in this study!!  10,000 / day for 3 months with no problems…  I know that […]

Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms: It’s Not Too Late to Add This Vitamin

Considering that exercise and mobility are key aspects to keeping us young with age, knee osteoarthritis symptoms can be deadly. Despite the fact that exercise is one of the most powerful tools for managing the pain of osteoarthritis, it is, paradoxically, the first thing most people with knee pain avoid first. Of course, long before […]

Vitaman D and Breast Cancer

WHAT’S THE CHEAPEST WAY TO LOWER YOUR RISK OF BREAST CANCER BY 25%?? It should come as no surprise that the answer is maintaining adequate Vit D levels.  I’ve said it time and time again that the current culture of slapping on SPF 80 to walk to the car has produced more harm than any […]

Multiple Sclerosis and Vitamin D

DON’T LIVE IN AZ OR FL?  ARE YOU OR YOUR CHILDREN AT RISK FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS?? The likely answer is yes.  There is a clear delineation between those living at higher latitudes and the risk of MS, with Vit D being the key link.  And while Vit D likely plays an integral role in the […]