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A geographic association with northern latitudes has been observed in autoimmune diseases that may have been caused by reduced vitamin D from decreased solar exposure and the immune effects of vitamin D deficiency.
Rheumatoid arthritis linked to vitamin D deficiency, researchers find
Seeded on Sun May 2, 2010 12:09 PM EDT
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But Vit "D" is too easy, too cheap, and not owned by big pharma...being healthy isn't going to feed the monster.
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#1 - Sun May 2, 2010 12:11 PM EDTTrue, true. I've also heard in a lot of places that the daily recommended amount of vitamin D is much lower than it should be, especially if you're using it for a therapeutic purpose.
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GOZO-unlimited.....
University of San Diego...Breast cancer link on Vid.D.. Note the reference on GLOBOCAN tool of WHO.
This paper used worldwide data only recently available through a new tool called GLOBOCAN, developed by the World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer. GLOBOCAN is a database of cancer incidence, mortality and prevalence for 175 countries.
Here is another link on Diabetes here
I realize that this seed is about rheumatoid arthritis, but l think the other links, being about the deficiency of Vit. D also apply. Too many people are very deficient in Vit. D, which seems to answer (at least for me ) why the Drs. are now testing D levels of more people for this... How many other things are connected to low levels of D in the human body?
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#3 - Sun May 2, 2010 4:15 PM EDTSometimes, the low Vitamin D levels are results of these conditions, such as mine, rather than a cause. Not to invalidate John's information, which is interesting. Just a footnote.
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#4 - Sun May 2, 2010 10:36 PM EDTThat's true, too. I know that I have to take a lot of supplements because of my colitis, which makes it very difficult for me to absorb nutrients from my food.
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Yeah, mine's kidney failure and diabetes. Different disease, same result.
Megi.....some info on colitis to use in consult with your health professional.
Also known as: Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Description
Colitis is a general term for disorders involving chronic Inflammation and/or ulceration of the Mucous Membranes of the Lower Intestine, Rectum and Colon.
These Substances may Alleviate Colitis
Amino Acids
Glutamine may alleviate Colitis and may improve survival time in (Pseudomembranous) Colitis patients.
Glycine may help to prevent/treat Colitis.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) may reduce the Inflammation associated with Colitis.
Carbohydrates
Acemannan may alleviate the Inflammation of the Digestive Tract associated with Colitis.
Glucomannan may alleviate Colitis.
Inulin may alleviate Colitis.
Carotenoids
Lycopene may reduce the Inflammation associated with Colitis.
Hormones
Melatonin may alleviate the symptoms of Colitis.
Lipids
Butyric Acid may alleviate Colitis (due to its role as a fuel for the Cells of the Colon).
Omega-3 Fatty Acids may help to reduce the Inflammation associated with Colitis.
Phosphatidylcholine may help to prevent Colitis.
Microorganisms
Lactobacillus rhamnosus may alleviate (Pseudomembranous) Colitis.
Lactobacillus plantarum may alleviate Colitis (including Methotrexate-induced Colitis).
Lactobacillus salivarius may help to prevent/treat Colitis.
Nucleic Compounds
Inosine may alleviate Colitis.
Polyphenols
Curcumin may help to prevent or treat Colitis.
Diosmin may help to prevent/treat Colitis.
Hesperidin may help to prevent/treat Colitis.
Quercitrin may alleviate Colitis (clinical trials have shown that in subjects with Colitis, Quercitrin reduces Myeloperoxidase and Alkaline Phosphate levels, preserves normal fluid absorption, counteracts Glutathione depletion and reduces Colon damage after two days of use).
Vitamins
Vitamin A may alleviate Colitis and Vitamin A deficiency may exacerbate Colitis.
Colitis may occur as a result of severe Vitamin B1 deficiency.
Vitamin E exerts antioxidant effects that may reduce the production of Free Radicals in Colitis patients.
These Foods/Herbs may Alleviate Colitis
Bee Foods
Honey (Manuka Honey) may prevent/treat Colitis. Propolis may alleviate (acute and chronic) Colitis.
Fruit
Elderberry may help to prevent Colitis.
Papaya reputedly alleviates Colitis.
Grasses
Barley Grass may accelerate the healing of Colitis (by facilitating the healing of tissue in the Colon) and may reduce the Inflammation associated with Colitis.
Herbs
Aloe Vera (juice consumed orally) may alleviate the Inflammation of the Digestive Tract associated with Colitis (primarily due to the Acemannan content of Aloe vera).
Astragalus may help to prevent and treat Colitis.
Calendula (extract consumed orally) may alleviate the Inflammation associated with Colitis.
Chamomile reputedly alleviates Colitis.
Dandelion reputedly alleviates Colitis.
Feverfew reputedly alleviates Colitis.
Fo-Ti may alleviate Colitis.
Ginkgo biloba may reduce the Inflammation associated with Colitis.
Green Tea may reduce the Inflammation that occurs during Colitis.
Hawthorn may help to prevent and treat Colitis.
Licorice (root) reputedly alleviates Colitis. (Can be highly toxic with long term use)
Pau D’Arco is claimed to be useful in the treatment of Colitis (according to Brazilian traditional use of Pau D’Arco, however scientific studies have not been undertaken for this use of Pau D’Arco).
Red Clover reputedly alleviates Colitis.
Yarrow reputedly alleviates Colitis.
Mushrooms
Oyster Mushrooms may help to prevent Colitis (due to their Beta 1,3 Glucan content). references
Oils (medicinal Oils)
Oregano Oil (consumed orally) is claimed to alleviate Colitis.
These Substances may Cause Colitis
Microorganisms
Balantidium coli (a type of Detrimental Protozoa) may invade and ulcerate the Intestinal Wall, causing a type of Colitis that resembles (amebic) Dysentery.
Clostridium difficile may cause (Pseudomembranous) Colitis.
The Cytomegalovirus (CMV) may cause Colitis (especially in persons afflicted with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) - Cytomegalovirus-
induced Colitis is known as CMV Colitis.
Dientamoeba fragilis may cause Colitis.
Entamoeba histolytica may cause Colitis.
Excessive proliferation of Shigella Bacteria can cause Colitis.
Pharmaceutical Drugs
Methotrexate may cause Colitis. The use of Pharmaceutical Antibiotics may cause Colitis by killing the Beneficial Bacteria in the Intestine, allowing other Detrimental Bacteria to grow, especially Clostridium difficile.
Colitis Patients should Avoid Consumption of these Substances
Fruit
Persons afflicted with Colitis should avoid Grapefruit juice.
Symptoms of Colitis
Digestive System
Intestinal Cramps may occur as a result of Colitis.
Bloody, mucous-filled Diarrhea may occur as a symptom of Colitis.
Immune System
Colitis may occur as a result of Candida albicans proliferation.
Forms of Colitis
Crohn's Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Pseudomembranous Colitis is a potentially fatal form of Colitis caused by the toxin released from Clostridium difficile.
Hyper Health
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Thanks Goz, I have a cousin with this. I don't think he knows any of this. I certainly didn't.
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