Posted on 01/07/2010 1:38:35 PM PST by AJKauf
The traditional “Top Ten Breakthroughs of the Decade” lists have been appearing in science-related publications. One breakthrough, however, is conspicuously missing from every list I’ve seen so far. I’m talking about the new understanding of the role and proper dosage of the sunshine vitamin D.
The “scientific consensus” that has held sway for four decades regarding both exposure to the sun and vitamin D has collapsed. What has emerged in place of the old “settled science” is the knowledge that most people in America are seriously vitamin D deficient or insufficient. The same is true for Canada and Europe, and the implications are staggering.
Simply put, unless you are one of the few people with optimal serum D levels, such as lifeguards and roofers in South Florida, you can cut your risks from most major diseases by 50 to 80 percent. All you have to do is get enough D. It also means we can significantly reduce both health care costs and the staggering national deficit by taking a few simple steps....
(Excerpt) Read more at pajamasmedia.com ...
“Wow, do you own your own cow? :-)”
Nope, the grocery store is much cheaper than owning a cow!!!
Then we discovered that his 12 year old Jockey Briefs were now four size smaller than 12 years ago. A wedgie can do that to even the best of men!
Then again, I'm old enough to believe that God just made a few tired, crabby folks so the rest of us could appreciate what we have.
Oh, BTW, maybe a little blue pill could pull you out of the doldrums.....just make sure your clubs are under lock and key.
Most white folks go for the adult beverages, the beach and the clubs. Mainly tourist, thought, the others either die of chirrosis or join AA.
The biggest health issue, kidding aside, seems to be diabetes. I'm talking about the islands in the Caribbean and not Africa, BTW!
Cheers!
I was sick once too. I think it was the day I was suppose to take a chemistry test in high school that I didn’t study for!
“Nope, the grocery store is much cheaper than owning a cow!!!”
Yes, but think of what you lose in free fertilizer and lawn maintenance! ;-)
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