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Loading ...Learn the how the modern scientific discoveries about Vitamin D and immunity is causing medical science to re-examine all of their research. New studies show the importance of Vitamin D in your body and how Vitamin D deficiency is possibly the root cause of nearly every major illness.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...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.
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...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.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...A new study led by Oxford University in England has mapped the points at which vitamin D interacts with our DNA – and identified over 200 genes directly influenced by vitamin D. It is estimated that 1 billion people worldwide do not have sufficient vitamin D. This deficiency is thought to be largely due to insufficient exposure to the sun and in some cases to poor diet.
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...As the Northern Hemisphere enters the Autumn season, daylight hours are decreasing. We are getting less sunlight on our skin and as a result can be more likely to experience depression. In the colder months, it is important to get as much natural sunlight as possible. For people having difficulty getting natural sunshine, Sunlightenment has recommended UV and IR Light boxes listed in the sidebar. This article by Dr. Mercola shares research on the connection between sunlight, vitamin D and mental depression.
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...According to Boston University researchers, between 30 to 50% of children and adults in the United States are at high risk for vitamin D deficiency. Experts believe that sensible exposure to sun may be the best way to deal with this preventable medical condition. Learn what 6 serious health conditions are helped by sunlight and vitamin D.
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...A study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry has shown that men with higher levels of vitamin D performed consistently better in a neuropsychological tests that assess attention and speed of information processing. Also, scientists observed slower information processing speed with lower levels of vitamin D levels.
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Scientific American, a reputable science magazine, has published an article that examines that cause of autism. Is vitamin D deficiency the cause of autism? Scientific American has lots of evidence that answers ‘yes’.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Numerous studies show that sunlight and vitamin D can help stave off the mental decline that can affect people in old age. Studies have found that as levels of vitamin D went down, levels of cognitive impairment went up. Learn how you can keep your mind sharp and healthy with high levels of natural sunlight and vitamin D.
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...The follow-up article by New Autism Cure takes a deeper look at the current modern autism and vitamin D deficiency research. More scientific evidence is presented and links to other vitamin D websites and publications are provided.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Recently Scientific American magazine has published articles showing the new scientific research on vitamin D deficiency and austism. This artlce by New Autism Cure highlight this research to show how vitamin D deficiency is the most likely cause of this debilitating childhood developmental disease.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Is the lack of healthy sunlight exposure and vitamin D in a child’s mother the cause of childhood autism? Mothers missing on the first source of vitamin D can affect their child’s health. Without a neurosteroid that depends on vitamin D, called calcitriol, prenatal children do not regulate brain development well enough to fully develop. The neurosteroid also protects against viral infections during pregnancy that can contribute to poor development.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...Doctors in Sweden caution that vitamin D deficiency caused by a lack of sunlight could explain the country’s increased incidence of autism. The lack of sunlight in Sweden, combined with the use of sun protection creams and general precautions taken to avoid direct sun exposure is known to cause vitamin D deficiencies. Vitamin D deficiencies could be a contributing factor to the incidence of depression and some experts believe, autism.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...New scientific research is showing a powerful correlation between childhood autism and vitamin D deficiency. The evidence is too great to be ignored. In this health article Dr. Marc Sorenson quickly highlight 23 different vitamin D deficiency studies to show how low vitamin D levels are likely to cause autism and other childhood development disorders.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...This article by “The Health Correlator” examines the effects of sunlight and vitamin D has on age, body toxicity, and disease. Most interestingly, natural sunlight vitamin D does not show signs of toxicity at any level. However artificial vitamin D in the form of dietary supplements does shows sign of toxicity at high dosages.
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...The December 2009 issue of Runner’s World educated runner’s everywhere about the importance of vitamin D and athletic performance. Learn how vitamin D is necessary for bone health, reduced fatigue, improved athletic performance, reduced rate of injury, and muscle tissue and bone repair. Modern research is forcing athletes to embrace the sunlight and vitamin D if they wish to perform at peak levels.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...In John Cannell’s Vitamin D Council newsletter, we learn that the remarkable success of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks can be attributed to the entire team’s use of Vitamin D. Currently in Stanley Cup finals, the Blackhawks are at the top of the league after many disappointing seasons. If the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup championship, Vitamin D could become an important factor in every sports team’s success.
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Vitamin D is vital in activating human defenses and low levels suffered by around half the world’s population may mean their immune systems’ killer T cells are poor at fighting infection. Scientists are now learning how crucial vitamin D is for actually activating the immune system.
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...This article by Dr. Mercola – the Internet’s largest alternative health educator -shares important new science that shows how vitamin D deficiency is link to many diseases including heart diseaser, cancer, diabetes, depression, autoimmune disease and many others. Let how you can get more sunlight in your body, increasing vitamin D levels and keeping you healthy.
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...An infertility study has revealed vitamin D deficiency among men who are unable to impregnate their partners. The discovery surprised the researchers, who were investigating the incidence of DNA fragmentation of sperm. Sunlight is the major source of vitamin D.
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