Vitamin D - the controversy

This short video just offers a snippet of the controversy of Vitamin D deficiency.  Whatever you pick up to read you can't get away from the subject so perhaps Dr. Holick PhD, MD can spread some light on it with his book "The Vitamin Solution". 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okucyte2HCE

We are leaving 2010 shortly and with our new 2011 annual physicals - you should ask to have your levels checked.  See where you are, think about how you feel, your symptoms and perhaps take a supplement if your doctor prescribes it. The 15 minutes of sun exposure to your arms and body may be perfect if your levels are up but may not be cutting it if they are very low. 

We have learned to slather on sunscreen but we do need our Vitamin D from the sun - be informed and make the decision that works for you.

The average CBC blood work is not enough there are so many levels to be checked on - go to your appointment armed with requests - they are drawing your blood anyway.

A good thorough exam and blood work with a trusted physician is paramount to your health and wellness!

The patient should be made to understand that he or she must take charge of his own life. Don't take your body to the doctor as if he were a repair shop.

~Quentin Regestein