Now updated with the latest research—the breakthrough way to lose weight, stop pain, and prevent diseaseCompletely updated with the latest research, The Vitamin D Cure tells you all you need to know about this miraculous natural substance—today's best way to heal pain, prevent disease, and improve your mood. We now know that adding vitamin D to your daily regimen can net you unbelievable benefits, from reducing your chances of having certain kinds of cancer to gaining flexibility and youthful exuberance well into your seventies and beyond.And no, a dose of daily sunshine doesn't give you enough!Groundbreaking research reveals the healing power of this simple, readily available supplement. Physicians, researchers, and vitamin D users point to mounting evidence that thesimple act of increasing the amount of vitamin D in your body can cure or help treat a remarkable number of diseases and ailments, including unwanted pounds, high blood pressure, back pain, muscle cramps, obesity, cancer, and diabetes. Leading rheumatologist and researcher Dr. James Dowd reveals the causes of vitamin D deficiency and offers a simple five-step program that can prevent oralleviate a host of health troubles in a matter of weeks. Incorporating the latest diet and lifestyle advice, the program helps you harness the power of the "sunshine vitamin" to transform your life. Whether you struggle with arthritis or chronic pain from an old injury or you simply want to lose weight and get back to a body image that reflects your best self, The Vitamin D Cure can beyour key to a better, more vibrant you. All-new recipes and meal plans Up-to-date information on how vitamin D helps prevent disease and reduce painNew diet and supplement breakthroughs New information from scientific studies, a wealth of clinical data, and case stories INDICE: Acknowledgments viiAuthors’ Note xiPreface to the Revised Edition xiiiIntroduction 1Part One The Wonders of Vitamin D 71 Most of Us Need Way More Vitamin D 92 How Vitamin D Works 173 The DietVitamin D Connection 22Part Two The Vitamin D Cure Five-Step Plan 294 Step One: Find Out How Much Vitamin D You Need 315 Step Two: Sun and Supplement Your Way to Great D Levels 446 Step Three: Reduce Your Acid Excess by Changing Your Diet 587 Step Four: CoverYour Bases with Other Supplements 968 Step Five: Add a Little Exercise 106Part Three The Vitamin D Cure for Total Health 1179 The Vitamin D Cure for Obesity, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, and Heart Disease 11910 The Vitamin D Cure for Mood and Memory 13811 The Vitamin D Cure to Optimize Your Immune System 15012 The Vitamin D Cure to Help Prevent and Treat Cancer 16713 The Vitamin D Cure for Your Bones, Joints, and Teeth 17914 Your Most Important Health Move Ever201Appendix A Vitamin D Cure Questions and Answers 205Appendix B The Right Vitamin D Tests 229Appendix C Acid-Producing Levels of Different Foods 233References 237Recommended Reading 275Index 277
- ISBN: 978-1-118-17107-3
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 304
- Fecha Publicación: 23/05/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés