Vitamin D is crucial to our health, yet most people are low in this vital vitamin - despite the vitamins they take, the foods they eat, the milk they drink or the sun exposure they receive. In Power of Vitamin D you will learn:?Çó Why we are facing a true Epidemic of Vitamin D deficiency.?Çó The crucial role Vitamin D can play in the Prevention as well as Treatment of various Cancers.?Çó How Vitamin D can help Prevent Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension and Kidney Disease.?Çó How Vitamin D can Prevent as well as Treat Muscle Aches, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Bone Pains and Osteoporosis.?Çó The vital role of Vitamin D in the normal functioning of the Immune System.?Çó How Vitamin D can Prevent as well as Treat the Common Cold, Tuberculosis, Asthma, Thyroid Diseases, M.S., Lupus and Arthritis.?Çó The essential role of Vitamin D during Pregnancy for Mothers and Babies.?Çó Doctors frequently miss the Diagnosis of Vitamin D deficiency because they often order the wrong test.?Çó The right test to Diagnose Vitamin D deficiency.?Çó The best way to Prevent and Treat Vitamin D deficiency. ?Çó Vitamin D Toxicity and how to Prevent it. ?Çó Not just theoretical knowledge, but detailed, practical information from actual Case Studies.
This amazing book Dr. Somerville describes how Vitamin D3 at optimal dosing saved his life and made a tremendous din thousands of patients he was treating at the time. He explains how the current and past research on vitamin D3 was done at doses to low to actually show the full effects it has on our bodies and the effects it has at optimal doses.
Recent, groundbreaking medical research has made a connection between Vitamin D deficiency and 17 types of cancers, including breast, colon, and prostate. Illnesses such as influenza, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and coronary heart disease have also been connected to a lack of this vitamin. Until not too long ago, not getting enough Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) was only associated with rickets, the childhood bone disease. Now, Soram Khalsa, M.D., sheds new light on the power of this long-forgotten vitamin. He reveals how to recognize signs of Vitamin D deficiency, which has reached epidemic proportions in North America, and then shares insights from his Beverly Hills medical practice, where he normalizes his own patients’ Vitamin D levels for their optimal health.
Vitamin D Prescription-The Healing Power of the Sun & How It Can Save Your Life explores the scientific research that a deficiency in this vitamin can lead to disease.
Vitamin D: Volume 2: Health, Disease and Therapeutics, Fourth Edition, authoritatively covers the evidence for new roles for vitamin D, ranging from cardiovascular disease, to cancer, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, multiple sclerosis and renal disease. This collection represents a who's who of vitamin D research and the coverage is appropriately broad, drawing in internal medicine, orthopedics, oncology and immunology. Clinical researchers will gain a strong understanding of the molecular basis for a particular area of focus. - Offers a comprehensive reference, ranging from basic bone biology, to biochemistry, to the clinical diagnostic and management implications of vitamin D - Saves researchers and clinicians time in quickly accessing the very latest details on the diverse scientific and clinical aspects of Vitamin D, as opposed to searching through thousands of journal articles - Chapter authors include the most prominent and well-published names in the field - Targets chemistry, metabolism and circulation, mechanisms of action, mineral and bone homeostasis and vitamin D deficiency - Presents a clinical focus on disorders, analogs, cancer, immunity, inflammation, disease and therapeutic applications
"New tests and studies continue to reveal exciting information about the power of vitamin D in maintaining good health and preventing major illnesses. Why Does Vitamin D Matter? not only covers vitamin D basics, but also explores the science of the vitamin"
Vitamin D, a steroid hormone, has mainly been known for its effects on bone and osteoporosis. The current therapeutic practices expand into such markets as cancer research, pediatrics, nephrology, dermatology, immunology, and genetics. This second edition includes over 100 chapters covering everything from chemistry and metabolism to mechanisms of action, diagnosis and management, new analogs, and emerging therapies. This complete reference works is a must have resource for anyone working in endocrinology, osteology, bone biology, or cancer research.*Most comprehensive, up-to-date two-volume set on Vitamin D*New chapters on squamous cell cancer, brain cancer, thyroid cancer and many more*Further sections on emerging uses for treatments of auto-immune diseases and diabetes*Over 600 illustrations and figures available on CD
Can Vitamin D kill you? Did you know the highest Vitamin D recommended daily allowance (RDA) is only 800 IU?What if you were told to take 50,000 IU, 100,000 IU or even 200,000 IU?Do you think it would be possible to do this safely?Most Doctors believe vitamin D levels shouldn't be above 100 ng/mL. What if your blood work said 2000 ng/mL, 3000 ng/mL or even more? Would you panic?Welcome to the world of true high-dose vitamin D therapy. A therapy taking the Portuguese speaking world by storm and helping people with diseases as serious as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, among many other autoimmune diseases, with 95% success.In addition, the risk of myocardial infarction lowers by 50% between those subjected to an angiography. The risk of colon cancer can drop up to 80% and the risk of breast cancer up to 83% -- imagine! Millions of men and women could still be alive if only they had known about vitamin D in advance. Nevertheless, more than 1 billion people have insufficient vitamin D levels. Are you one of them?What if you knew how to uncover the exact dose your body needs and how to supplement this dose safely?Imagine how things could be different for you.In this book we explore in detail the protocols of Dr. Cícero Coimbra and physicians like Dr. Manuel Pinto Coelho. Names mostly unknown to the english speaking world who are revolutionizing medical treatment protocols.You will learn everything you need to master, step by step, in a practical guide written in a clear language. Through many simple illustrations and easy-to-understand diagrams you will effortlessly learn: How Vitamin D heals. The real dangers of true high-dose therapy. How to avoid these dangers. What laboratory tests must be done regularly. How to interpret the results of these tests and guarantee any side effects are kept at bay while you reap the benefits. What supplements to take. How each of these supplements relates to vitamin D. Also, a simplified version of the protocols is provided to youYou will know exactly the why behind each recommendation. Think about it. This means there will be no space for analysis-paralysis and that makes all the difference. Moreover, each key statement comes accompanied by references to recent clinical studies from scientifically accredited sources. Nothing of importance is left unexplained or without a reference.Seeing how everything fits together in a logical manner, you will be ready to share this life saving information with others, including your doctor.You will get clear, scientifically validated answers, to each of the key questions: How can I know my body is getting its optimal vitamin D dose? How can I keep myself safe while taking this dosage? How can I be sure true high-dose vitamin D therapy actually works? What is the relationship between vitamin D and vitamin K2? How many types of Vitamin K2 there are and how should I supplement them? All these secrets from the Portuguese and Brazilian protocols are finally answered in a simple and direct way in a single book in the english language. A book designed to help you understand everything you need to know from the very first day.This practical guide is built upon more than 300 references, providing detailed information on depression, autism, cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, fibromyalgia and chronic pain, cardiovascular diseases, among other health problems.Unravel the mysteries of vitamin D and vitamin K2 and reap the benefits of true high-dose therapy while keeping yourself safe.
Your plain-English guide to the many benefits of Vitamin D Vitamin D is in the news every day, as new tests and studies reveal encouraging information about its power in maintaining good health and preventing major illnesses. No longer thought to just play a role in calcium intake and bone growth, Vitamin D has a host of other functions in the body, playing a role in prevention of serious diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as boosting immunity, improving athletic performance, losing weight, and more. This hands-on, plain-English guide is perfect for anyone looking for helpful advice and information on the "nutrient of the decade." Coverage of how Vitamin D works, and how much is needed for disease prevention How and where to get sufficient amounts of the right kind of Vitamin D – from both your diet and nutritional supplements The best ways to maintain healthy levels of Vitamin D If you're looking to learn more about the many benefits Vitamin D can have on you and your family, you'll find everything you need right here.
