Add Sunshine (Vit. D) to your Practice (article: MS, Arthritis, Cancer & Vit D)

Highlight takeaway:

Here are some interesting facts about the relationship
between vitamin D and health:

1. It’s free. Five to thirty minutes of sunlight a couple of times a week is
usually sufficient for helping the body create enough vitamin D.

2. Getting enough vitamin D from food is virtually impossible.

3. Sunscreens may block the body’s ability to generate vitamin D.

4. Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium in the body.

5. Those who live further from the equator generally require longer periods
of sun exposure to generate enough vitamin D.

6. A lack of vitamin D can affect bone strength. One theory suggests that
women who are deficient in vitamin D can suffer from contracting pelvises,
which can result in the death of babies during labor.

7. Vitamin D deficiency cannot be reversed quickly. It takes months for the
body to increase and regulate vitamin D levels. This is why short periods of
sun exposure are not only safe but also necessary for the synthesis of this
important substance.

CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE FINALLY ADMITS MS CAUSED BY VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY
By M.K. Tyler
NaturalNews
Friday, April 29, 2011

http://nhne-pulse.org/multiple-sclerosis-caused-by-vitamin-d-deficiency/

http://www.naturalnews.com/032244_multiple_sclerosis_vitamin_D_deficiency.ht
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Is it true that those who suffer from Multiple sclerosis (MS) just need a
little sun? Researchers at the University of Oxford seem to think so. In
2006, a study by the Journal of the American Medical Association suggested
higher levels of vitamin D might decrease overall risk of developing MS. Now
researchers at the University of Oxford are backing that study with further
evidence while also suggesting a link between lack of sunlight and how the
body responds when faced with an infection. The research concludes that MS
is caused by several factors working in combination but clearly correlates
to a lack of vitamin D.

Is it really as simple as soaking up some rays?

While the phenomenon of vitamin D deficiency is seen all over the world,
countries in the northern hemisphere have been linked to significantly
higher rates of MS. Scotland, for example, has one of the largest
populations of MS sufferers, while the disease is “virtually unknown” in
Africa. Even in sunny areas of the globe, it’s not uncommon for people to
become vitamin D deficient during the winter, as the sun’s rays aren’t often
high enough to penetrate atmospheric layers.

The research put forth by the University of Oxford suggests that, while
those who already have MS may not benefit exponentially simply by increasing
levels of vitamin D, getting more sun could be an effective preventative
measure against developing the disease and managing symptoms.

More importantly, MS sufferers may be able to boost immunity to other
conditions with an increase in vitamin D. A recent study by Anticancer
Research affirms that typical adults need much more than the daily dosage
recommended by the U.S. Government. According to that research, 4,000-8,000
IUs of vitamin D every day could not only help prevent MS but also several
types of cancer and Type 1 diabetes.

The health care industry, of course, won’t promote a natural and safe
preventative measure for degenerative diseases. Instead, people are warned
about the dangers of UV exposure and the risks of vitamin toxicity. With
vitamin D deficiency afflicting 90% of the U.S. population, however, it may
be time to get a tan. Here are some interesting facts about the relationship
between vitamin D and health:

1. It’s free. Five to thirty minutes of sunlight a couple of times a week is
usually sufficient for helping the body create enough vitamin D.

2. Getting enough vitamin D from food is virtually impossible.

3. Sunscreens may block the body’s ability to generate vitamin D.

4. Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium in the body.

5. Those who live further from the equator generally require longer periods
of sun exposure to generate enough vitamin D.

6. A lack of vitamin D can affect bone strength. One theory suggests that
women who are deficient in vitamin D can suffer from contracting pelvises,
which can result in the death of babies during labor.

7. Vitamin D deficiency cannot be reversed quickly. It takes months for the
body to increase and regulate vitamin D levels. This is why short periods of
sun exposure are not only safe but also necessary for the synthesis of this
important substance.

For those with MS, increased sun exposure may be an easy and safe
preventative measure against further cognitive and physical degeneration. As
a direct threat to the medical establishment, however, it remains to be seen
whether further government warnings and regulations about vitamin D will
eventually ban people from sun bathing.

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SOURCES FOR THIS ARTICLE INCLUDE:

Virus And Low Sunlight ‘Raises Multiple Sclerosis Risk
BBC
April 19, 2011
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13092524

MS And Arthritis May Be Linked To Lack Of Sun, Say Scientist
By Sarah Boseley
The Guardian
August 23, 2010
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2010/aug/23/ms-arthritis-linked-lack-sun

Lack of Vitamin D Tied to Multiple Sclerosi
By Deborah Kotz
U.S. News & World Report
December 19, 2006
http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/articles/061219/19msvitamind.htm