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Vitamin D is not a vitamin at all but a feel good hormone that is probably the single most important factor in human health and, unfortunately, much of the world’s population is deficient in this vital vitamin (hormone).

According to D*Action, every tissue in our bodies needs vitamin D and will not work correctly if we do not get enough. In its most extreme forms, vitamin D deficiency produces rickets in children and osteomalaccia (bone softening) in adults.

For some background on D*Action – it is made up of a consortium of scientists, institutions and individuals committed to solving the worldwide vitamin D deficiency epidemic. GrassrootsHealth has launched a worldwide public health campaign to solve the vitamin D deficiency epidemic through a focus on testing and education with all individuals spreading the word. Everyone is invited to join in this campaign! Join D*action and test twice a year during a 5 year program to demonstrate the public health impact of this nutrient.

They go on to say: Milder degrees of deficiency are now understood to be one of the causes of a vast array of chronic diseases, including osteoporosis, impaired immune competence, various autoimmune diseases (such as diabetes and multiple sclerosis), several cancers including breast, colon, lung, lymphoma and prostate, high blood pressure, pregnancy complications and cardiovascular disease. All may develop because of, or be exacerbated by, vitamin D deficiency.

Asking the body to deal with these disorders without adequate vitamin D is like asking a fighter to enter battle with one hand tied behind his/her back.

Important points to remember about raising your vitamin D levels:

– Vitamin D from sun exposure is the BEST way to optimize your vitamin D levels; exposing a large amount of your skin until it turns the lightest shade of pink, as near to solar noon as possible.

- A vitamin D3 supplement can be taken orally. Research published by Grassroots Health from the D*Action study shows the average adult needs to take 8,000 IU’s of vitamin D per day in order to elevate their levels above 40 ng/ml, which they believe is the absolute minimum for disease prevention. Vitamin D3 supplements are easily obtained from a health store and research has shown that vitamin D3 is approximately 87 percent more potent in raising and maintaining vitamin D concentrations and produces 2- to 3-fold greater storage of vitamin D than does D2 (which is the version available from your doctor in prescription form). D3 is also converted into its active form 500 percent faster. So it is important to remember D3 rather than D2 when supplementing your vitamin D levels and of course you d not need a prescription for vitamin D3.

- Only animal-based food sources, such as fish, egg yolk and raw milk, contain D3. Unfortunately, these levels are low and will not be enough to raise your levels if you do not have sufficient sunlight or take a supplement.

How to test your vitamin D levels

You can find out your vitamin D levels using a 25(OH)D test, also called 25-hydroxyvitamin D. This can be done by your local lab taking a blood sample and carrying out the test for you or The Grassroots Health D*Action study allows you to test your levels at home.

Towards the end of 2011, I joined the D*Action study group when they were specifically asking for women over the age of 60 (worldwide) who did not currently suffer from cancer. All the necessary application forms were completed on line and I waited to receive my vitamin D testing kit which arrived promptly.

It just shows how wrong you can be when it comes to vitamin D testing. I was confident (having spent time in the sun daily for most of my life and because I lived in a warm sunny country) that I would be well into the safe levels. I was shocked to receive my results (a month later) which showed only a level of 24 ng/ml (indicating a moderate to mild deficiency). I decided to have my blood tested at a local lab for a 100% confirmation and the result came back 24.9 ng/ml.

On doing further research, I have found that the darker your skin, the less vitamin D is absorbed from sunlight (I have quite a dark skin tone – Mediterranean) and as you age, absorption also decreases. So a rude personal awakening on the importance of vitamin D testing. Needless to say, I have upped my sunlight exposure AND have been taking 8000 IU s Vitamin D3 supplement daily since the beginning of 2012. I will be very interested to receive the results of my next test (6 monthly) due at the end of May.

I know it is hard to imagine but just the simple step of optimizing your vitamin D levels may be one of the most important rungs you can climb on the ladder to your long-term health.

http://www.amoils.com/health-blog/vi...en-tested-yet/ ]]> Jane Chitty http://homeoforum.com/showthread.php/2145-Vitamin-D-have-you-been-tested-yet http://homeoforum.com/showthread.php/2144-How-to-prevent-and-treat-cold-sores-the-natural-way?goto=newpost Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:15:50 GMT Jane Chitty 27 April 2012 Most people contract the cold sore virus, caused by the herpes simplex 1 virus, when they are young and it is spread in... Jane Chitty
27 April 2012

Most people contract the cold sore virus, caused by the herpes simplex 1 virus, when they are young and it is spread in saliva or mucus that comes from the nose and mouth. In fact, babies and young children are particularly vulnerable to cold sores (and this virus) and need to be protected. It just takes takes one kiss to pass on the virus, if you have an active cold sore yourself, so however cute and cuddly the baby or toddler, you must refrain.

Once the virus is in the system, it is usually there for life and cold sores can appear when the immune system is weakened for whatever reason. Sunburn, illness and injury, fever, fatigue and even hormonal changes in pregnancy or in women during their menstrual cycle can also be the trigger for the start of a cold sore.

Fortunately cold sores treatment is available while approximately 80% of the adult population have anti-bodies against the herpes simplex 1 virus in their system to protect them.

Nevertheless, this very common condition can cause a lot of discomfort particularly when it gets to the cold sore blisters stage. Most cold sores (or fever blisters as they are often known) appear on and above the upper lip, the corners of the mouth as well as on the face.

They are particularly contagious.

There are several stages in the life of a cold sore and the whole cycle takes about 10 days:

- *When a cold sore is about to appear, there will be a tingling sensation in that area and then redness.
- *The cold sore will start to form as small blisters or these may group together and appear bigger.
- *The third stage is the cold sore becoming a red sore which is most noticeable even by those who have never had a cold sore.
- *These become painful blisters and are very contagious.
- *The last days of the cold sore mean healing and a brown scab may form over the area. If this scab cracks open, it may bleed.
- *The cold sore goes from brown to yellow in the final stages of healing
if you are reading this post because you have just developed a cold sore, you can protect yourself and others by following these simple precautions:
- *However tempting, avoid picking at the sores as this can spread the virus to other parts of the body or even result in a bacterial infection of the sores.
- *Change to a new toothbrush as soon as an outbreak occurs; change your toothbrush again halfway through the outbreak; and finally use a new toothbrush when all signs of the cold sore have completely disappeared. This is to stop you re-infecting yourself. Please also remember to use a clean towel every time you dry your face and of course on no account share such towels with others. *Don’t share eating utensils or cups and glasses.
- *Avoid kissing anyone – particularly babies and small children who are so vulnerable.
- *Wash your hands frequently and take care to avoid rubbing your eyes or having contact with the genital area in order to stop the virus spreading. It is surprisingly easy to spread the virus to the eyes or the genital area.

Once you have had a cold sore experience, you will be more aware of the possibility of a cold sore starting by the "tingling sensation" that will usually indicate its imminent arrival. Good news here - because it is possible to treat the cold sore immediately to prevent it from taking a hold.

The following tips can help prevent a cold sore takings its course or lessen the discomfort of an existing cold sore:

- *Start a course of cold sores or herpes treatment preferably with a natural medication such as H-Cold Sores. If the treatment is started at the first sign of symptoms, it can often reduce the length of the outbreak and the infectious period or even prevent the outbreak altogether.
- *Take a mild pain reliever if needed.
- *Resist the temptation to lick or touch the area, while keeping it as dry and clean as possible. An alcohol solution can help.
- *Wrap some ice in a damp, clean cloth and apply this to the cold sore frequently. *The herpes virus really dislikes cold.
- *Try a moistened tea bag pressed on the cold sore every few minutes – the tannic acid in the tea has anti-viral properties.
- *Avoid eating acidic food – for example lemons and grapefruit.
- *Make sure to protect the area from the sun and wind.

In the long run it is important to strengthen your immune system while adopting a healthy lifestyle with good eating habits including cutting out processed, refined foods and sugar; getting plenty of good quality sleep; taking regular exercise; quitting smoking; checking your vitamin D levels to ensure you are not deficient; and avoiding too much stress. Making such changes will boost your immune system while reducing the likelihood of cold sores.

If you are prone to cold sores, it is wise to keep a cold sore treatment on hand so that you can start such preventative treatment the minute you feel a tingling sensation in the area around your mouth.
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