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Vitamin D Inadequacy May Exacerbate Chronic Pain

Thursday, October 18, 2007
(NewsRx.com) — Approximately one in four patients who suffer from chronic pain also have inadequate blood levels of vitamin D, possibly contributing to their ongoing pain, according to a new study. Patients lacking sufficient vitamin D also required higher doses of morphine for a longer period of time.… continue reading

Cancer Organizations Spread Major Myths About Cancer

Thursday, October 18, 2007
Organizations designated to disseminate accurate information about cancer actually spread most of the modern myths surrounding this disease, says Bill Sardi, author of the book You Don’t Have To Be Afraid Of Cancer Anymore ( www.thecancerbook.com ). (PRWEB)  — Cancer information bureaus claim cancer is not contagious, surgery doesn’t spread cancer, sugar doesn’t make cancer grow faster, hair dye doesn’t cause cancer, and use of sunscreen lotion prevents skin cancer.… continue reading

The D debate: How much of the vitamin to take

Wednesday, October 10, 2007
MARTIN MITTELSTAEDT When it comes to knowing how much vitamin D to take, Canadians can be forgiven for being confused. The Canadian Paediatric Society, the Canadian Cancer Society and Health Canada all say people need the sunshine vitamin, but that’s where the agreement ends.… continue reading

Vitamin D: Explosive new player in heart health

Wednesday, October 10, 2007
By Dr. William Davis Let me provide a little history first. I’ve always been interested in reversal of coronary heart disease. Ten years ago, I began using CT heart scans to track heart disease, since heart scans yield an easy-to-track “score.”… continue reading

Vitamin D halts development of osteoporosis in people taking antiseizure medications

Wednesday, October 10, 2007
(NewsTarget) Supplementing with high levels of vitamin D can help stem the bone loss caused by the long-term use of antiseizure medication, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. It has long been known that the antiseizure medications used to control epilepsy speed up bone breakdown, often leading to bone loss and osteoporosis.… continue reading

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