X-class solar flare August 9. Aurora alert in coming days

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On August 9, the Sun created the largest solar flare in five years. Could this solar flare be the cause of the recent 5.9 earthquake in Virginia and Hurricane Irene? Read this report by EarthSky.org.

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Canticle of Brother Sun of St. Francis of Assisi

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One of the most well-known Catholic Christian saints is St. Francis of Assisi. Few people realize that St. Francis of Assisi was a devote of the Sun, Earth and Nature. St. Francis of Assisi say God in all life and honored the Sun for it’s life giving properties. This article shows the similarities between St. Francis of Assisi’s teachings and the Yoga and Vedas of India.

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Surya Ayurveda: The Healing Science of the Sun

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The healing science of the Sun is one of the oldest sciences and medicines on this planet. This article teaches Surya Ayurveda – the healing science of the Sun. Read quotes from India’s oldest spiritual, health, medicine and religious books: the Vedas and learn how you can use the Sun (Surya) for your healing.

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Vitamin D proven far better than vaccines at preventing influenza infections

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New research is showing that Vitamin D can be used as an effective method to prevent influenza. A recent study at Jikei University School of Medicine Minato-ku in Tokyo found that Vitamin D was 800% more effective than vaccines at preventing influenza infections in children. Numerous other studies have also found that Vitamin D significantly reduces asthma in children.

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This Vitamin Can Radically Reduce Damage from Radioactivity from Fukushima

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New Vitamin D research shows that Vitamin D3 (calcitriol) may offer protection against cellular damage caused by radiation. The article by Dr. Mercola looks at the latest Vitamin D research and present alternative health practice to protect your body from radiation and radioactive toxins, such as chlorella, spirulina, sweet whey, and potassium iodide.

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Vitamin D Deficiency in Cystic Fibrosis Patients

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New research is showing that that Vitamin D deficiency may be a component of the lung inflammation that is seen in cystic fibrosis. Vitamin D has also been linked to the immune system and inflammation. Vitamin D deficiency is now found in many Americans who are healthy and individuals with cystic fibrosis are at an even higher risk.

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Higher vitamin D dose could help elderly protect eyesight

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A study of older women found that those who had the highest levels of Vitamin D were nearly 60 per cent less likely to contract age-related macular degeneration. Scientists believe Vitamin D has anti-inflammatory properties that can help prevent the incurable condition by stopping the eyes being damaged.

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NEW Research Explains 61% of Multiple Sclerosis Cases

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New research shows that low levels of sunlight could increase your risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). Researchers found that by just analyzing sunlight, they could explain 61 percent of the variation in the number of MS cases across England. When they combined the effect of sunlight and glandular fever, 72 percent of the variation in MS cases could be explained. The study suggested that low levels of sunlight could affect how your body responds to infection. Vitamin D deficiency could be another possible link.

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University of Minnesota: Vitamin D and weight loss

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A 2009 study at the University of Minnesota Medical School shows promising evidence that a person’s level of vitamin D may be a predictor of his or her ability to lose fat.

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Vitamin D Guidelines Too Low for Cystic Fibrosis Kids

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New research from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center shows that existing guidelines for treating vitamin D deficiency in children with cystic fibrosis are too low and put patients at high risk for bone loss and rickets.

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Spending time in sun can prevent children becoming short-sighted

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Short-sightedness in Asia has reached record level, with around 90 per cent of school-leavers in Singapore need glasses. Research from Australia found that children should spend a minimum of two to three hours outside each day in direct sunlight to avoid becoming short-sighted.

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Eyesight Tips 101: Eye Washing

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Eyesight researcher and author of Secrets to Perfect Eyesight Robert Zuraw shares his single most important exercise you can do to correct and improve your eyesight.

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Eyesight Tips 101: Sunlight: The Food Of Your Eyes

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The sun improves the eyes and pupils in many wonderful ways. For instance, it loosens tight muscles. The nerves and muscles just naturally let go of stress and tension, a leading cause of poor eyesight. The eyes thrive on the sun’s energy

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Vitamin D aids cystic fibrosis patients

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Cystic Fibrosis is the most common inherited genetic respiratory disorder in the Western World. New research shows that adequate sunlight exposure and Vitamin D aids cystic fibrosis and asthma patients to help prevent severe allergic response.

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Sunlight may save kids’ sight

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Australian researchers have discovered that myopia (nearsightedness or shortsightedness) may not be caused by excessive reading as is commonly thought. New studies show that children from Sydney, Australia spent twice as much time reading as children in Singapore, yet developed ten times less cases of myopia. The key difference is that Sydney-based children spent four times more time outside in the sun.

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Could Vitamin D Save Us From Radiation?

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Recent world events raise concern for many people looking for protection again nuclear radiation. In 2008, radiological health experts in New York City proposed that sunlight and vitamin D could be our body’s main protection against damage from low levels of radiation.

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Is Vitamin D Deficiency Connected to Parkinson’s Disease?

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Approximately 1.5 million Americans suffer from Parkinson’s disease.. Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disease caused by a steady depletion of nerve cells causing increasingly slow motor function, tremor when at rest, muscle rigidity, and abnormalities in your walk.  Parkinson’s disease has been linked with decreased levels of dopamine in your brain and now a prime risk factor does appear to be deficiency in vitamin D.

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Miracles and other incidents in Ramalinga Vallalar’s life

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Ramalinga, also known as Vallalar, is one of India’s most famous sages. It is reported that Vallalar manifested a body of Pure Light and lived in this light body while on Earth. Even to date, people continue report seeing Vallalar manifest in his light body. This short article on the miracles of Vallalar (Ramalinga) shares aspects of Ramalinga’s life that show evidence that Vallalar practice sun gazing and other sun yoga practices.

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Low Vitamin D Levels Pose Large Threat To Health; Overall 26 Percent Increased Risk Of Death

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Researchers at Johns Hopkins are reporting what is believed to be the most conclusive evidence to date that inadequate levels of vitamin D lead to substantially increased risk of death. From the year 2000 to 20008, over 18,000 men and women were studied.  The results are worth reading!

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Sunbathing, Vitamin D Boost Male Sex Drive

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In 2009, the Journal Clinical Endocrinology studied the effects that sunlight has on testosterone, the main male sex hormone responsible for libido (and sperm production). Research results show that increased exposure to sunlight and higher amounts of vitamin D increase the production of testosterone in men’s body. This is great news for couples trying to conceive a child and for men who wish to have more physical energy and look younger.

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