Vitamin D - Fifteen Facts=HEALTH-AWARENESS=

Vitamin D - Fifteen Facts=HEALTH-AWARENESS= Highly useful information for us because we now live in an artificial environment by blocking SUNLIGHT. Please read on. We used to hear from our parents "Get out and get some sunlight" How true, Yet one more reason why more people should take up golf!   Vitamin D - Fifteen Facts YOU NEED LOTS OF IT AND IT IS EASY, BUT DO NOT OVERDO IT! Fifteen facts you probably never knew about vitamin D and sunlight exposure. Vitamin D prevents osteoporosis, depression, prostate cancer, breast cancer,and even effects diabetes and obesity. Vitamin D is perhaps the single most underrated nutrient in the world of nutrition. That's probably because it's free: your body makes it when sunlight touches your skin. Drug companies can't sell you sunlight, so there's no promotion of its health benefits. The truth is, most people don't know the real story on vitamin D and health. So here's an overview taken from an interview between Mike Adams and Dr.Michael Holick. 1. Vitamin D is produced by your skin in response to exposure to ultraviolet radiation from natural sunlight. 2. The healing rays of natural sunlight (that generate vitamin D in your skin) cannot penetrate glass. So you don't generate vitamin D when sitting in your car or home. 3. It is nearly impossible to get adequate amounts of vitamin D from your diet. Sunlight exposure is the only reliable way to generate vitamin D in your own body. 4. A person would have to drink ten tall glasses of vitamin D fortified milk each day just to get minimum levels of vitamin D into their diet. 5. The further you live from the equator, the longer exposure you need to the sun in order to generate vitamin D. Canada, the UK and most U.S. States are far from the equator. 6. People with dark skin pigmentation may need 20 - 30 times as much exposure to sunlight as fair-skinned people to generate the sam e amount of vitamin D. That's why prostate cancer is epidemic among black men -- it's a simple, but widespread, sunlight deficiency. 7. Sufficient levels of vitamin D are crucial for calcium absorption in your intestines. Without sufficient vitamin D, your body cannot absorb calcium,rendering calcium supplements useless. 8. Chronic vitamin D deficiency cannot be reversed overnight: it takes months of vitamin D supplementation and sunlight exposure to rebuild the body's bones and nervous system. 9. Even weak sunscreens (SPF=8) block your body's ability to generate vitamin D by 95%. This is how sunscreen products actually cause disease -by creating a critical vitamin deficiency in the body.  10. It is impossible to generate too much vitamin D in your body from sunlight exposure: your body will self-regulate and only generate what it needs. 11. If it hurts to press firmly on your sternum, you may be suffering from chronic vitamin D deficiency right now. 12. Vitamin D is "activated" in your body by your kidneys and liver before it can be used. 13. Having kidney disease or liver damage can greatly impair your body's ability to activate circulating vitamin D. 14. The sunscreen industry doesn't want you to know that your body actually needs sunlight exposure because that realization would mean lower sales of sunscreen products. 15. Even though vitamin D is one of the most powerful healing chemicals in your body, your body makes it absolutely free. No prescription required. On the issue of sunlight exposure, by the way, it turns out that super antioxidants greatly boost your body's ability to handle sunlight without burning. Astaxanthin  is one of the most powerful "internal sunscreens" and can allow you to stay under the sun twice as long without burning. Other powerful antioxidants with this ability include the super fruits like Acai, Pomegranates (POM Wonderful juice), blueberries, etc. Diseases and conditions cause by vitamin D deficiency: * Osteoporosis is commonly caused by a lack of vitamin D, which greatly impairs calcium absorption. * Sufficient vitamin D prevents prostate cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, depression, colon cancer and schizophrenia. * "Rickets" is the name of a bone-wasting disease caused by vitamin D deficiency. * Vitamin D deficiency may exacerbate type 2 diabetes and impair insulin production in the pancreas. * Obesity impairs vitamin D utilization in the body, meaning obese people need twice as much vitamin D. * Vitamin D is used around the world to treat Psoriasis. * Vitamin D deficiency can cause schizophrenia. * Seasonal Affective Disorder is caused by a melatonin imbalance initiated by lack of exposure to sunlight. * Chronic vitamin D deficiency is often misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia because its symptoms are so similar: muscle weakness, aches and pains. * Your risk of developing serious diseases like diabetes and cancer is reduced 50% - 80% through simple, sensible exposure to natural sunlight 2-3 times each week. * Infants who receive vitamin D supplementation (2000 units daily) have an 80% reduced risk of developing type 1 diabetes over the next twenty years. Shocking Vitamin D deficiency statistics: * 32% of doctors and med school students are vitamin D deficient. * 40% of the U.S. population is vitamin D deficient. * 42% of African American women of childbearing age are deficient in vitamin D. * 48% of young girls (9-11 years old) are vitamin D deficient. * Up to 60% of all hospital patients are vitamin D deficient. * 76% of pregnant mothers are severely vitamin D deficient, causing widespread vitamin D deficiencies in their unborn children, which predisposes them to type 1 diabetes, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia later in life. 81% of the children born to these mothers were deficient. * Up to 80% of nursing home patients are vitamin D deficient.

A Tribute to My Mother

Mothers are God's precious gifts from above
Taking young ones into the world with their wonderful love
To every mother who loves and cares for their children
May your world be filled with all the glory from heaven
M is for how mild you are
O is for how outstanding you are
T is for how thoughtful you are
H is for how humorous you are
E is for how exuberant you are
R is for how remarkable you are

And I say to my Mother
You're the best Mother a child could ever dream of
No one can replace the love you've given me
Nine months of labor could not have been easy
but you took me in the world with your splendor and your glory

You were the sunshine of my life
and the strength and vigor of my body
You are the best Mother there could ever be
and you are the most precious gift God gave to me

And though you're gone already, you'll always be the queen of my heart
And from your most memorable memories I will never depart
And the love you've given me will never be a boredom
Your sweetness goes on forever

Sometimes, I sit crying and no one knows why
But it's all the wonderful memories of you and the night you died
I manage to put up a smile and hide the truth
on every Mother's Day I wish you were here, so I could say "Mom, I love you"

To all the Mothers
And to all of you in the universe with a Mother in your life
Remind her how much you appreciate having her by your side
Hug her, kiss her, and tell her you love her especially on Mother's Day
Because when you lose that Mother you love so much
it will be a tough price to pay.

Most Beautiful Heart

Most Beautiful Heart

One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town proclaiming that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole valley. A large crowd gathered and they all admired his heart for it was perfect. There was not a mark or a flaw in it. Yes, they all agreed it truly was the most beautiful heart they had ever seen. The young man was very proud and boasted more loudly about his beautiful heart.

Suddenly, an old man appeared at the front of the crowd and said, "Why your heart is not nearly as beautiful as mine."

The crowd and the young man looked at the old man's heart. It was beating strongly, but full of scars, it had places where pieces had been removed and other pieces put in, but they didn't fit quite right and there were several jagged edges. In fact, in some places there were deep gouges where whole pieces were missing. The people stared -- how can he say his heart is more beautiful, they thought?

The young man looked at the old man's heart and saw its state and laughed. "You must be joking," he said. "Compare your heart with mine, mine is perfect and yours is a mess of scars and tears."

"Yes," said the old man, "Yours is perfect looking but I would never trade with you. You see, every scar represents a person to whom I have given my love - I tear out a piece of my heart and give it to them, and often they give me a piece of their heart which fits into the empty place in my heart, but because the pieces aren't exact, I have some rough edges, which I cherish, because they remind me of the love we shared.

"Sometimes I have given pieces of my heart away, and the other person hasn't returned a piece of his heart to me. These are the empty gouges -- giving love is taking a chance. Although these gouges are painful, they stay open, reminding me of the love I have for these people too, and I hope someday they may return and fill the space I have waiting. So now do you see what true beauty is?"

The young man stood silently with tears running down his cheeks. He walked up to the old man, reached into his perfect young and beautiful heart, and ripped a piece out. He offered it to the old man with trembling hands.

The old man took his offering, placed it in his heart and then took a piece from his old scarred heart and placed it in the wound in the young man's heart. It fit, but not perfectly, as there were some jagged edges.

The young man looked at his heart, not perfect anymore but more beautiful than ever, since love from the old man's heart flowed into his. They embraced and walked away side by side .

Subject:KeepSmiling!

Subject:KeepSmiling!

Don't be afraid to admit when you know you are wrong.

It is not a sign of weakness,

but shows character and responsibility.

Others will respect you for that.

Always do the right things,

even when everyone does as they please with no consideration for the feelings of others.

Never compromise your values and beliefs,

even if it means risking ridicule and rejection.

Be true to yourself.

Live your own life and don't allow others to decide what is best for you

If you do, you will be unhappy because you're untrue to yourself.

Refuse to run away from the things that scare you.

Confront these situations and overcome your fears so that you may grow as a person.

Don't compare yourself to others.

You are unique special being and therefore you should express your individuality.

Happiness keeps u Sweet,

 Trials keeps u Strong,

Sorrow keeps u Human ,

 Failure Keeps u Humble,

Success keeps u Glowing,

But only God Keeps u Go
REGARDS

Why Are Apples So Healthy?

Why Are Apples So Healthy?

We all know that old saying: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." But have you ever wondered why that is? How one apple a day can bring about significant health benefits? If you have, then you'll be glad to read this article. From strengthening the immune system, through preventing cancerous growths and to losing weight, say hello to your one apple a day!     How do apples do what they do? An important research published in 2008 by the German cancer research center, showed that apples offer a significant health advantage. When comparing between a group that had less than one apple per day and a group that had one or more apples a day, the latter was found to have less risk of mouth cancer, larynx cancer, breast cancer, intestinal cancer, kidney cancer and ovarian cancer.   These findings support a new research performed at Cornell university, showing that the peel of the apple has strong anti-oxidant properties, a powerful block against the influences of breast cancer cells. Researchers found that the higher the concentraion of apples, the lower the concentration of cancerous cells.   Cancerous growths are uncontrollable growths of cells independently spreading through the body. The growths are based on three principal levels: The first stage causes mutations in cell DNA. The second, when the growth becomes malignant and grows faster, and finally when it metastases and spreads throughout the body.   In the case of a cancerous growth, apples aren't only used as anti-oxidants, but also improve the function of the immune system, which helps clean out the growths at the early stages.   In addition to boosting the immune system and fighting cancerous growths, apples also help control the levels of cholesterol and sugars in the blood, prevent heart disease and improve mouth hygiene. The fact that they contain more than 80% water and a long line of essential vitamins, makes them one of the healthiest foods available.     The secret is in the nutritional fibers Apples are considered a vital source of nutritional fibers. Eating one apple a day (with peel) can award us about 4.4 grams of nutritional fibers, which is 1/5 of our entire day's recommended amount.   Nutritional fibers are materials found in foods that come from plants, and have a very important role in stimulating the digestive system and encouraging its function. Since they are not digested and taken apart in the body, they sate our hunger for a longer period of time. Extensive research has shown that those that do not get their daily recommended amount (at least 25 grams a day), deny themselves a host of health benefits. In addition, the researchers found that consuming these fibers is quite the effective method of losing weight.   The secret is in the chewing. Drinking apple juice will not bring about the same health benefits. We'd be happy to receive the essential sugars and vitamins, but we would not get the fibers.   A research conducted in China found that chewing can help the body regulate the amount of calories it absorbs from food.      What does this have to do with apples?