Just remember there is a lot more to feeling healthy than just vitamin D, though that is a no brainer.
February 25, 2014

Last chance to donate for this vitamin D and heart health study!
With just $2,000 more in donations, these researchers from the International Heart Institute of Montana can complete their study.

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Vitamin D Council volunteer opportunity Are you located in the Los Angeles region? Are you interested in volunteering for the Vitamin D Council? Are you able to represent the organization at the upcoming MS Forum and Expo in May?

We are seeking potential volunteers to set up a booth for the Council and engage at this expo. If you feel you fit the bill, fill out our volunteer application and indicate that you would like to participate at this event.

If you would like to learn more about this expo, you can learn more here. New trial: Vitamin D helps with hives
February 24, 2014 -- Rebecca Oshiro In a randomized controlled trial out of Nebraska Medical Center, researchers find that vitamin D supplementation is an effective add-on therapy for the treatment of hives for those with chronic urticaria. Continue reading → (membership required) New study finds vitamin D reduces disease activity in those with cutaneous lupus erythematosus
February 22, 2014 -- Jeff Nicklas Results from a new trial show that vitamin D supplementation helps in those with cutaneous lupus erythematosus. Continue reading → (membership required) RCT: Vitamin D lowers aldosterone in heart failure
February 21, 2014 -- Brant Cebulla New research published in the Journal of Cardiac Failure reports that vitamin D supplementation lowers aldosterone in heart failure patients. Continue reading → (membership required) Vitamin D supplementation improves cardiac autonomic tone in healthy humans
February 19, 2014 -- Will Hunter New research has found that supplementation with vitamin D improves cardiac autonomic tone in healthy subjects.  Continue reading → (membership required) Animal study: Vitamin D may help in bronchopulmonary dysplasia
February 18, 2014 -- Jeff Nicklas Using an animal model, researchers have found vitamin D may improve bronchopulmonary dysplasia in infants. Continue reading → (membership required) New study finds no relationship between vitamin D and respiratory failure in critically ill patients
February 24, 2014 New research has found that among patients with sepsis or trauma, vitamin D is not related to risk of respiratory failure but is related to one-year mortality. Continue reading → New research finds vitamin D deficiency related to mild cognitive impairment in those with type 2 diabetes
February 21, 2014 A new study has found that low vitamin D levels in adults with type 2 diabetes are associated with mild cognitive impairment. Continue reading →




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Like I have said many many times it is all about inflammation. Control inflammation and you have some control over every know affliction know to man. Why can I say that? All disease and adverse conditions have a component of inflammation which is damaging to the body. This inflammation is over and above the inflammation that is necessary for the body to heal from a affliction. Yes, the body over reacts to inflammation and damages us in the process.
I believe and it stands to reason that our aboriginal ancestors had to a defense system that would deal with a threatening disease in a very dramatic way. Lets face it living in a cave or on the savannah with no antibiotics and every critter looking for a meal could be life threatening. When we did suffer disease and wounds they needed a reaction that did not hesitate.
Still with such a system living in to a old age, as we know it today, was a rarity. Children born to very young parents where frequently raised by close relatives that survived. To survive to 70 or 80 was very rare. Think about all the things that could have caused a demise. A abscess of a top jaw tooth could easily go to the brain. Dental care and all the modern cures where just not available.
I worked in the health field for fifty years. I believe in modern medicine to help us with our illness. I am not one to say modern medicine is a bad profession or wrong to utilize. Not everything can be cured "naturally". In fact some natural things can be deadly. So we have to start thinking about this in a intelligent way.
What medicine and surgery is all about is to treat disease. What I say is that most of our disease have a component being caused by our way of life.....that is civilization. We are not getting the nutrients we need and this is especially true in old age because we absorb them even more poorly than when young. Unfortunately, when young the quantity of needed nutrients are lacking too, and that causes problems as you age.
Vitamin D. It helps control inflammation, though slow in onset, just makes you feel better in many ways. Emotionally, pain wise and you get sick less often. Just a fact.
Fermented foods. Same deal as with vitamin D. Felt good with vitamin D .....try fermented foods that you make. Go about it intelligently and know that the starting of fermented foods may require some adjustment. Mercola.com is a excellent source of information on this source. Just remember he is trying to sell you some thing and even he admits your own fermented foods are superior to a pill.
We walked around in the sun without clothes on and on the equator in olden times. Know anybody who does that? I can not imagine a person who is adequate in their vitamin D levels. Even if in the sun all day they wear clothes and what percentage of skin is exposed. Darn little!
All things in moderation.....but modern medicine still teaches none ( of the sun) is best. So get in the sun when available and don't get burned. Burning is what causes problems. That is where moderation comes in.
Fermented foods. A recent look at our chromosomes and examination of the genes revealed some interesting data. For every uniquely human gene there where nine genes that incorporated the characteristics of bacteria into our gene pool. Actual gene fragments taken from bacteria and utilized by us in our genes.
A count of the numbers of bacteria in and on our body ( actual whole living bacteria) out number our cells ten to one. Of course the bacteria are small and account of only 2 to four lbs of body weight. However the fact remains we are living with bacteria that co inhabit our bodies and our number us. This is symbiosis where the bacteria and us get along and each benefit. And we benefit more if they are friendly.
It has been documented that fermented foods improve mood ( anti depressant), eliminate constipation and tend to reduce cravings. That last sentence means you lose some weight.
In lab animals fed a fermented food suffer from increased stress and anxiety when the good bacteria are eliminated from their diets. Many people tell me they enjoy life more since starting fermented foods and are more healthy. Studies ( women listen up) UTI's are eliminated when the gut has a very high percentage of fermented food bacteria in it. Yogurt will not do the trick. Not enough bacteria there.

So many areas to comment on in a small space, but one more. If you are old you have less acid in your stomach. If you take a drug such as pilosec or nexium you are low in acid. That means you do not absorb enough B 12. With that being true back aches, numb feet, anxiety and depression are all possibilities depending on the severity of the deficit. IN FACT, Alzheimer disease and extreme B 12 deficiency is impossible to differentiate with out autopsy. Give them enough B12 and they get better. Alzheimer disease does not.
If you go to my "about" page this is addressed more deeply. I don't expect you to accept anything I say. If you question just look it up yourself. Going back through my blog will reveal links etc to studies. Going to www.vitamindcouncil.org and www.grassrootshealth.net will give you even more information. B 12 and afflictions ....google it only I use www.ixquick.com for information searches. They don't track me and I like that.
To your health and well being. You are in charge!
BB
Addendum....This would not be complete without talking about magnesium. The fourth more prevalent mineral in our diet. Where do you get it. Unprocessed foods (raw has a lot more) and well water. For example you cook your vegetables and throw out the water you cooked them in. You just threw out the majority of the magnesium. Few drink well water these days. Hard water is good for you. So the down side to low magnesium. Cramps of muscles, tire with exercise more easily and a tendency toward no so regular a heart rhythm.
Also if you take vitamin D or sun yourself you are depleting magnesium. Why? Because when vitamin D is turned into the hormone that goes to over 2,000 genes it uses magnesium to make that hormone.
Best form of magnesium to take in pill form is....in my opinion....magnesium malate. It is twenty to forty percent absorbed and the malate portion is used in the krebs cycle for energy. Why is that important. Because without malate ( malic acid in his un compound formulation) you will break down muscle for energy. Remember the muscle cramps I was taking about. .
One more thing do not buy magnesium oxide. It is four percent utilized and the rest stays in the gut causing a laxative effect. You will not find it on the pharmacy shelf. You have to go to a health store and pay a premium or go on line.

February 18, 2014
How does vitamin D help heart health?
February is American Heart Month. This year we’ve put together an overview of just how vitamin D might affect heart health.

Read the blog here →
New summary Vitamin D and systemic lupus erythematosus We have recently reviewed all the research on systemic lupus erythematosus and vitamin D to date and written a new summary. Find out if and how vitamin D plays a role in the prevention and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus. Read more→ Dr. Cannell on Tylenol, oxidative stress and autism
February 17, 2014 -- John Cannell, MD A recent study has found that Tylenol use during pregnancy may have adverse effects on childhood neurodevelopment. Continue reading → (open access) In children, vitamin D deficiency associated with high amounts of thyroid antibodies
February 15, 2014 -- Will Hunter A recent study has found that vitamin D deficiency in children is associated with higher amount of thyroid antibodies and changes in thyroid hormones. Continue reading → (membership required) RCT: Vitamin D safe, helps with bone health in primary hyperparathyroidism
February 13, 2014 -- Kate Saley The first randomized controlled trial was conducted examining the safety and efficacy of vitamin D supplementation in primary hyperparathyroidism. Continue reading → (membership required) Animal study: Potential mechanism discovered of how vitamin D may help in weight loss
February 12, 2014 -- Jeff Nicklas Using an animal model, researchers recently found vitamin D may help in destroying excess fat cells. Continue reading → (membership required) Recent survey shows that among heavy supplement users, supplement use is down
February 15, 2014 Among frequent supplement users, the use of fish oil, calcium and vitamin C have declined while use of probiotics has increased in the past year. Continue reading → New study finds vitamin D deficiency linked to diarrhea, vomiting, earache and fever
February 12, 2014 New research has found that low vitamin D levels in children are associated with an increased risk of gastrointestinal and ear infections. Continue reading →

There's only two weeks left to help these researchers!
This research project, aimed at finding if vitamin D may improve the health of those with heart failure, is halfway funded! If you haven't yet, head over to the campaign page and help these researchers fund their project. Click here and donate to their cause today!


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I apologize for not updating my blog in the past couple of weeks. I have spent that time in Costa Rica enjoying very nice warm water, beaches, food and people. I find it difficult to blog from there when I am enjoying all the above. I am sure your choice would be similar.
First Costa Rica (CR) is a secure democracy with energetic people who take a great deal of pride in their country. There is no army and it has been stable since out lawing the army after WW11. It is located at the same latitude as Hawaii. Why spend so much money to go south to Florida when for the same money or less you can go where it will be guaranteed to be hot in February? For me it is a no brainer.
I went to a small town called Samara on the Pacific coast. A small fishing village that has expanded to accept tourist. It has no Disco's, but plenty of very nice restaurants and shops. The people are very friendly and not pushy at all. Shop keepers do not accost you on the street to buy their wares as in other countries south of our border. And yes you can drink the water anywhere! I have done so for over a month on different trips (3) and never suffered any consequence from it.
It is considered one of the safer countries in the world. The people are friendly and English is taught as a second language in the schools. The official language is Spanish and if you attempt to use it a they will appreciate your efforts with smiles. I saw no underclass that felt they where left out by society. They are hard working and truly a integrated society of many different peoples who came from different countries. Immigrants where Germans ( nice beers), Italian, Spanish, and Jamaican. Indian influence is less than in other countries south of our border. Foods of the people tend to be rice and beans with many interesting additions. When in a fishing village ....eat fish! Do I need to say more?
A word on safety. I never felt threatened and walked every where in the village.  Some of them where dark streets  and at times saw young ladies traveling by bike alone down the street. I believe they felt safe. They could have been Americans who rented bikes or Costa Rican. I do not know, but they seemed at ease and how can you tell a CR by looking at him or her. You can not. Police where evident and friendly.
Many Americans are retiring there. I can see the reason why.
BB 


    


<>      Vitamin D NewsletterTuesday, February 11, 2014 7:02 AMFull Headers Printable View February 11, 2014 View this email in your browser The 2013 Vitamin D Council Annual Report is here!
The 2013 Annual Report is a 20-page report so you can see how well the organization performed last year. Thanks again to all who made 2013 a success!

Read our report:

• Read it on ISSUU here.
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New summary Vitamin D and type I diabetes We have recently reviewed all the research on type I diabetes and vitamin D to date and written a new summary. Find out if and how vitamin D plays a role in the prevention and treatment of type I diabetes. Read more→ Open-label trial: Vitamin D supplementation may help heart failure severity
February 10, 2014 -- Brant Cebulla New research out of Iran has found that vitamin D supplementation may improve the severity of congestive heart failure. Continue reading → (membership required) Does sun exposure lower folate status?
February 8, 2014 -- Jeff Nicklas Results from a new study in the Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology suggest that sun exposure lowers folate status. Continue reading → (membership required) Case report: Vitamin D deficiency, atopic dermatitis and rickets
February 7, 2014 -- Brant Cebulla A case report out of Chile details how vitamin D treated a case of rickets, and in addition, helped lessen severity of atopic dermatitis. Continue reading → (membership required) Does vitamin D help anything?
February 6, 2014 -- John Cannell, MD Dr. Cannell discusses a recent meta-analysis that claimed vitamin D does not help non-skeletal outcomes. Continue reading → (membership required) Animal study: Vitamin D helps prevent tangles commonly seen in cognitive decline
February 5, 2014 -- Jeff Nicklas In an animal model study, researchers found vitamin D helps prevent what is called tau hyperphosphorylation, which is central in cognitive decline. Continue reading → (membership required) Automated vitamin D co-prescription effective in getting patients to supplement
February 4, 2014 -- Brant Cebulla Research suggests that automating calcium and vitamin D prescription orders might be a good way to increase supplementation in patients. Continue reading → (open access) New study underway on vitamin D supplementation and respiratory infection in toddlers
February 10, 2014 A new study out of Canada aims to determine the effects of high dose vitamin D on respiratory outcomes in young children. Continue reading → New study finds vitamin D status a predictor of mortality in people with HIV
February 8, 2014 Researchers have found that vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased risk of death among patients with HIV. Continue reading → New study suggests targeting vitamin D receptors could help in breast cancer in the future
February 7, 2014 Researchers may have found additional receptors with a role in helping or worsening breast cancer, and the vitamin D receptor is one that might help. Continue reading → New research finds patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria are deficient in vitamin D
February 6, 2014 In a recent study, researchers out of Poland found that vitamin D deficiency was prevalent among patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria. Continue reading →

Don't forget! Researchers need your help!
In the last two weeks, you have helped researchers interested in heart failure and vitamin D fund about a third of their project. But they still need your help! With just under three weeks left, there is still time to help fund this important heart health study. Click here and donate to their cause today!



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Does not matter if you are fit or not. Obesse or skinny. Young or old....Hope left no one out. How does it happens? Sugar stimulates insulin and the blood sugar rises fast along with the insulin. Then the blood sugar drops very fast and the insulin is still way up and that causes inflammation. Inflammation equals heart disease aging and every disease know to man is made worse.
Carbohydrates, bread etc breaks down into sugar........not good.
Sorry!
BB
The article.......http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/02/03/added-sugars-heart-disease-death/5183799/