Do you have Vitamin D Deficiency?

All vitamins are essential in order to maintain our bodies balance. Vitamin D in particular is important because it helps maintain bone density which allows healthy bone growth. Calcium is useless without vitamin D. Vitamin D allows calcium to be absorbed into the body. Studies have found that a lack of vitamin D in the body can lead to osteoporosis. Moreover if you have a high vitamin D intake, you can lower your risk of developing breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colorectal cancer.

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms

If you are vitamin D deficient you may experience some of the following symptoms:

Muscle pain and weakness, Muscle cramps, joint pain, fatigue, chronic pain, weight gain, high blood pressure, sleeplessness, trouble concentrating, headaches, bladder problems, constipation or diarrhea.

Not everyone who is vitamin D deficient suffers from the same symptoms. Sometimes their deficiency can even go unnoticed.

How to incorporate more Vitamin D in your life

1. Spend time outdoors - the sun is the best source for vitamin D.

2. Eat more fatty fish (salmon and herring), shrimp and oysters, shitake mushrooms, beef, and liver. These foods are rich in vitamin D

3. Use supplements. Take vitamin D supplements or multivitamins to ensure that you are getting all of the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

If you think you may have a vitamin D deficiency, visit your doctor and ask for a 25-hydroxyl-Vitamin D test. This is the only test that will test for a vitamin D deficiency.


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Impact of flu infection lessened by statin drugs

Research lead by Meredith Vandemeer of Oregon's Public Health Division with the help of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studied 2,800 hospitalized people with the flu in 2007/2008. It was determined that those taking statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) were 50% less likely to die from the infection than those who were not taking any form of statin.

Of the patients studied, 801 were taking statins anyway and continued taking them while hospitalized. Seventeen H1N1 patients who were taking statins died either while in the hospital or several weeks later, compared to 64 who were not taking statins, Vandermeer said.


The conclusion gives concerns about H1N1 because they suggest that statins reduce the inflammatory symptoms common in both pandemic and seasonal flu. These results may spark the attention of the pharmaceutical industry hoping to extend the revenue of top selling drugs through new disease indications. Meredith Vandemeer suggests that "there may be a role for statins in influenza treatment".


This is not the first time a group has studied statins' dual anti-inflammatory and anti-influenza benefits. In 2006 a paper was published in the Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases "Pandemic Influenza: A potential role for statins in treatment and prophylaxis" suggested that statins had protective effects in bacteriamia, sepsis and pneumonia.

Research teams are now performing analysis to test the effectiveness of one brand over another. It is also suggested that statins may help patients by lowering inflammation. When a flood of chemicals and cells are summoned to fight viral and bacterial invaders, inflammation is part of the body's immune response.

Statin drugs include Crestor, Pravachol, Lovastatin.

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Swine Flu Myths You Need To Know

When you think of myths you probably think of something like Sasquatch or some other random creature that has never really been found. Most of the people who report actual "sightings" of such creatures are quite... interesting individuals. For the most part I'm sure that alcohol or some other substance was involved.

However, when it comes to H1N1, or commonly known as Swine Flu, there are many myths that have recently spread faster than the virus itself. Some of these myths though, unlike Sasquatch, can actually result in serious consequences.

1.Only People With Weak Immune Systems Die From Swine Flu- While having a weak immune system doesn't help defend against the virus, people with strong, healthy immune systems have also been victims of fatal Swine Flu attacks.

2.If You Get Swine Flu You'll ALWAYS Get A Fever- While Swine Flu and the regular seasonal flu do share many of the same symptoms, and fever is one of them, you do not ALWAYS get a fever. In fact only about half of the people with Swine Flu actually experience a fever.

3.Swine Flu Is Just A Mild Form Of The Flu, It Doesn't Even Kill As Many People As Seasonal Flu- The death toll isn't as large as seasonal flu, but the Swine flu is fatal. The main problem with this myth is that seasonal flu is more likely to cause death in the elderly, whereas Swine Flu targets the young, who should have a stronger immune system.

4.I Can Avoid Swine Flu By Taking Vitamins, Wearing A Mask, Washing My Hands, And Drinking A Lot Of Fluids- This may HELP avoid the swine flu, but it isn't necessarily the best and most effective way to prevent Swine Flu. Getting vaccinated is the most effective way of defending against Swine Flu. However, don't just stop doing things like washing your hands regularly as this cuts down on the transmission of Swine Flu.

5.I Don't Have To Worry About Swine Flu Now That There's A Vaccine- Yes, getting vaccinated is the most effective may to prevent Swine Flu, however it does not GUARANTEE that you will not get Swine Flu. Take precautionary measures to avoid transmission.

6.If Swine Flu Hasn't Become Deadlier By Now, It Never Will- Nobody knows what the virus will do. It could stay in its present form forever, but it could just as easily change into a deadlier virus. The only thing we can do is try to limit the transmission of Swine Flu, and be prepared if it does change. You shouldn't just expect the best-case scenario. It's better to be ready for the worst outcome and have nothing change than expect the best and have the virus transform into something like the Spanish Influenza that killed millions.

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Heart Risks Found In 20% of Teens

Did you know that 1 out of every 5 students in Grade 9 have at least one major risk factor for heart disease and stroke? The recent Canadian study shows just how fast teen health is declining.

The study showed an increase in cardiovascular risk factors since 2002. However, the most alarming statistics is that the study reported that 13% of teenagers are obese and 16% had high blood cholesterol levels! Remember this is in Canada (Only around 30 million people, whereas the United States has about ten times the number of people).

Obviously there is a huge problem here. My thoughts would be to implement a more rigorous physical education (P.E) course/make P.E mandatory from middle school all the way through high school. Also, remove junk food from cafeteria's and put in healthier snacks. The kids will complain, but honestly it must be done. Additionally, as part of the P.E curriculum, spend a week, at least, on nutrition and the importance of exercise. These kids need to have this knowledge drilled into their minds so it because second nature to them. Somethings need to change, and change quickly.

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Get In Line For The H1N1 Vaccine

Yes, the vaccine is here, but you might have to wait a little while before you can get it. The line ups for the H1N1 vaccine could have a person convinced that a big name musical group has just come to town. That or everyone went to the amusement park and the best roller coaster broke down.

How bad are the lines? Well lets put it this way, hundreds actually "camped out" and waited for doors to open. Much like I plan to do when the next Call of Duty comes out (man I can't wait for Modern Warfare 2). Now I'm not sure how smart it is to wait outside in the freezing cold, but these people definitely have determination. And I admire determination.

For a long time many people have seemed divided on the topic of the effectiveness, and the necessity of a vaccine, but as anyone can see, there are many people that have bought into the "Swine Flu Scare," but who can blame them. Even I'm still debating whether or not I should get vaccinated.

If you do plan on receiving the vaccine I offer the best of luck to you, and I hope you don't have to stay outside very long. I also hope the vaccine works for you. Getting sick is just not fun.

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Food For The Flu

Well, if you haven't noticed the weather has been getting a lot colder and that means flu season is just around the bend. Many people expect that this flu season will be significantly worse than previous ones due to Swine flu still being active.

No one likes being sick, well except that one guy from Ferris Beuller's Day Off, and there are indeed some ways to keep yourself from getting sick. Most of these you probably know already, wash your hands, get plenty vitamin D and C, etc. However, there are some foods that you can eat to help keep you healthy, some you might have never thought of.

Yogurt- Yogurts will help you maintain those pro-biotic functions. Pro-biotics help keep your good bacteria together and diseases and flu away.

Garlic- Garlic is really quite the super food. Although it may result in giving you some bad breath garlic will help you fight off bacterial infections.

Oats and Barley- Oats and Barely contain a significant amount of fiber that contains antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Consuming a lot of oats or barely will lessen your chances of getting a disease/flu. They also help speed up the healing process and boost your immune system.

Chicken Noodle Soup- Many of the items in chicken noodle soup help heal and prevent sickness. The soup can thin mucus membranes and provide your body with amino acids that block the inflamed immunity cells that cause flu symptoms.

Sweet Potatoes- Sweet potatoes contain a lot of vitamin A which helps you skin feel soft. However, vitamin A can also help protect your body on a whole as well. So why not go ahead and try some sweet potatoes.

Make sure you try to stay active and exercise. Physical activity can help boost your immune system. However, remember to dress appropriately and if you go to a gym, wash your hands after. Vitamin supplements can also be a good option.

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Which Candles are safe?

With the cold weather dark weather creeping in, its nice to light the house with candles. The scents and flickering lights are somewhat relaxing. Recently, however, there has been talk about candle fumes being unsafe. Most candles are made from oil which is bleached and mixed with dangerous toxins that are harmful to inhale. These candles are called Paraffin candles, and burning them will put toxins and carcinogens (cancer causing substances) into the air you breath. The EPA has recently confirmed that Paraffin candles contain some dangerous chemicals in large quantities that include carcinogens, neurotoxins, and reproductive toxins.

Which candles are safe to burn in the home?

A study presented at the American Chemical Society's meeting in Washington D.C by R. Massoudi and Amid Hamidi found that the more expensive candles made from beeswax or soy are safer because they do not release harmful chemicals. Lighting one Paraffin candle occasionally will not harm you - but continuous use of paraffin candles for many years may increase the carcinogens that you consume.

It's worth it to spend more money on Soy or Beeswax candles. They are safer for the environment and to those living in your home. In fact, soy candles have many benefits - the first being that they are not harmful to your health! Soy candles have the capability of lasting up to 50% longer than Paraffin candles, they are not made of foreign oil, they do not contain animal fats, and they are derived from a renewable resource. If you want to live healthy, try switching from Paraffin to Soy!

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