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The Vitamin D Cure
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Manufacturer: Wiley
Author: James Dowd
Average Customer Rating: 4.0
List Price: $24.95
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Groundbreaking new research has traced the source of a wide array of to a single common factor—vitamin D deficiency. Leading rheumatologist and researcher Dr. James Dowd reveals the causes of vitamin D deficiency and offers a simple, easy-to-follow five-step program that can eliminate or alleviate a host of seemingly incurable conditions, such as arthritis, in as little as six weeks. Better yet, by staying on the program, you can enjoy robust health and improved fitness for the rest of your life.
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Customer Reviews for The Vitamin D Cure
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What I Didn't Know Could Have Harmed Me
Rating: 5/ 5
I have to admit, before reading this book I thought I got enough vitamin D on a daily basis from my foods -- wrong! The book had me reading labels and realizing that vitamin D is actually found in very few foods, none of which I regularly consumed.
And sunshine? I certainly don't go out when the sun is the highest (too hot here), much less without sunscreen. So no vitamin D from that source.
Drug interactions? After looking at the lists of drugs that interfere with vitamin D uptake, I could only conclude that between them, the lack of sunshine and the inadequate D from foods, that I was certainly in the "deficient" category. And yes, I recognized some of the symptoms of a deficiency all too well.
I appreciated that the author cited studies, so that I could look them up myself (what can I say, I tend to be skeptical of anything touted as a "cure"). They definitely gave me food for thought. And convinced me that I should be taking a vitamin D supplement.
I did find the book fascinating, and I have recommended it to several people for reading. While I don't believe any one vitamin alone is a "cure", I can see where supplementation with D would help a great deal with many disorders.
MUST READ HEALTH BOOK
Rating: 5/ 5
I am a retired person who reads many "health" books each month. This is one of the three best health books I have read in the past six months, and that is saying a lot! I was diagnosed by my doctor as being low in Vitamin D (a 22, when we should be much higher). Aside from the stunning fact that a conventional doctor " actually caught a vitamin deficiency, I was shocked that I, a vitamin chomper of the first order, could be deficient in any nutrient. I got Dr. Dowd's book to check up on my own doctor's recommendation and realized she was more than right. In the bargain, I learned about this incredible steroid and its importance to our entire body. This information is crucial because most of us are very careful to "protect" ourselves from the sun. I did,--very successfully apparently. I am recommending this book to many friends and relatives for its relevance to cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and a host of medical conditions.
It's hard to trust these people
Rating: 1/ 5
I ordered this book with high hopes. I opened it this morning anxious to see what all the buzz is about vitamin D. On page 13, I find a subtitle "Vitamin D helps Alot." How can you possibly believe any writer or editor who thinks 'alot' is a word? All credibility is now destroyed. No matter what these two say, I will look upon it with suspicion. Please people, either learn to spell, learn what words are or get spell check. Or maybe get a decent copy editor? This is third grade stuff. I closed the book and am sorry I spent money on it.
This book changed my life in a very positive way - A must read!!
Rating: 5/ 5
After reading this book, 3 months ago, I started Vitamin D supplementation at 4000 IU's per day. The information in the first-few chapters, alone, was compelling enough to persuade me to supplement with Vitamin D. In fact, I bought Vitamin D supplements before I even finished the 4th chapter. Normally, I am very skeptical of information pertaining to health and wellness; that is, I force myself to find several other sources and corroborate the facts before I finally commit to make suggested dietary changes. However, after reading only a few chapters detailing Dr. Dowd's personal story and the chronicles of his patients and their case histories - I realized I was Vitamin D deficient. I saw such a eerily similar comparison between the case histories in this book and what I was currently suffering from. I knew I was missing Vitamin D. I was completely convinced that I should start Vitamin D supplementation. I realize this review is not a review on Vitamin D supplementation, nor is it a chance for me to ramble on about me. I'm supposed to review this book and tell you whether or not I think it's a good read. And just so we're clear, the book is not only a good read, but a must read. Oh and I'm getting to the review part.
I have never written a book review before (or at least to the best of my knowledge). I took the time to review this book because it changed my life in a very positive way. I believe that if you follow the advice written in this book, it will change your life as well. Sounds like a big statement, but it's very true. Before reading the book I was suffering from all sorts of ailments. I was in a mt. bike accident in 1997, where I suffered 13 fractures and started my lifelong journey of tolerating pain in nearly every bone and joint I had. Here's where it gets interesting.
I used to own a landscaping business that I had started in college, so I was constantly out in the sun. When my "real" job was enough to pay the bills, I sold my landscaping business. About 8 months after selling my business, what used to be "tolerable" pain, soon became pain I could barely deal with. , I had pain ranging from fatigue to arthritis, tendonitis to muscular atrophy; I even started getting acne (I'm 31 years old and never had it before). I went to a plethora of doctors to see why I was falling apart: Internists/Generalists, Endocrinologists, ENT's, Orthopedic Surgeons and Dermatologists. Unfortunately, they didn't help much. They tried to help by prescribing anti-inflammatories, antibiotics for the acne (which came back every time I stopped the antibiotic), physical therapy, and pills that I never took, but nothing worked. Even more unfortunate was the fact that not one doctor tested me for Vitamin D deficiency. I find that very odd since I visited nearly every specialty doctor I could find and not one of them mentioned Vitamin D deficiency. This goes to show just how groundbreaking and revolutionary the information presented in this book is.
The Vitamin D supplementation was so effective, I decided to take it a step further and follow a few of Dr. Dowd's dietary suggestions. More recently, I've decided to cut out cheese and whole grains as I really thought moderation was OK. Then I noticed, every time I ate cheese or whole grains, I felt kind of crummy. Now, I am 100% committed to Dr. Dowd's diet and D supplementation. I noticed the more suggestions I followed from this book, the better I felt. The end-result is, I now feel great - and I will be purchasing more copies of this book, as every family member and friend that I have, will be receiving the Vitamin D cure for Christmas.
No dietary alternatives for vegetarians
Rating: 1/ 5
I was just diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency and my doctor prescribed 50000IU per week for six months. I was eager to learn more (and try almost anything) but the recommendations weigh so heavily on a carnivorous diet that they are of little use to me. Departing from a vegetarian lifestyle conflicts with my own personal values and ethics. Dr. Dowd offers no dietary alternatives or substitutions for those of us who choose this path.
If you are a vegetarian, you may want to keep looking. I will.
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