tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post1477161367272897593..comments2024-03-15T04:01:53.036-04:00Comments on Cranky Fitness: Oh Boy, Another Exciting Vitamin D Lecture!Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-25793401240760519322014-02-02T23:45:01.377-05:002014-02-02T23:45:01.377-05:00I am a huge proponent of getting Vitamin D from a ...I am a huge proponent of getting Vitamin D from a walk. In Houston, Texas we get a decent amount of sun so this works very well for us. Walking also just makes me happy . So, double the benefit!Kristalhttp://www.invisiblealignment.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-28933679252388969372009-05-30T13:39:21.477-04:002009-05-30T13:39:21.477-04:00I was beginning to think that the "Flying Nun" sho...I was beginning to think that the "Flying Nun" show was just a strange delusion I'd had as a child, since nobody else seems to remember it! It was one of my favorite shows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-41081247000664416992009-05-30T00:54:24.565-04:002009-05-30T00:54:24.565-04:00I started vitamin D3 supplementation at 2000 IU pe...I started vitamin D3 supplementation at 2000 IU per day about 3 months ago, after I began seeing all the articles and new research results out there. Although not a long sample time, it does seem to bring benefit - my energy level is better and avoid colds and flu.memory foam mattresshttp://www.absolutecomfortonsale.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-57965120150587810182009-05-29T17:38:29.967-04:002009-05-29T17:38:29.967-04:00living in the land of 300 days of sunshine (wooooo...living in the land of 300 days of sunshine (wooooo colorado!), i don't worry much, though i agree that it's probably one of those things i should get checked eventually.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03808070327493365276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-52517261998809226352009-05-28T09:14:35.859-04:002009-05-28T09:14:35.859-04:00I have a bottle each of D3 and Calcium which I'm s...I have a bottle each of D3 and Calcium which I'm supposed to take daily.. and do occasionally. It sounds like I ought to step that up some. Thanks for the reminder.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-65478662805175534352009-05-27T21:30:43.689-04:002009-05-27T21:30:43.689-04:00I try to take a supplement in the winter, but now ...I try to take a supplement in the winter, but now that summer is *finally* here, I much prefer to soak up some rays and synthesize my own vitamin D. I burn easily though so I try to be careful.<br /><br />I have to admit to being skeptical of some of the claims I'm hearing about vitamin D. I know the research is there, but I can't help but remember so many other substances that would totally let us live forever if we only weren't all completely deficient! But I figure there's no harm in some extra D in the meantime.attricehttp://attrice.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-19558375937522094462009-05-27T18:58:48.436-04:002009-05-27T18:58:48.436-04:00I want you to know I scrolled right down to see th...I want you to know I scrolled right down to see the men.<br /><br />I take a D supplement, 800 of D3 in summer and more in winter! I heard it helps with joints/arthritis so I am taking no chances.Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06926887495148083672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-90625751294392458042009-05-27T17:58:51.661-04:002009-05-27T17:58:51.661-04:00Sorry did you say something? I scrolled straight t...Sorry did you say something? I scrolled straight to the bottom! As soon as the news came out about vitamin D here, experts rushed to tell us (Aust & NZ) to still avoid the sun without the screening except in late late afternoon. I agree with someone above that this vitamin is the darling of the scientific community at the moment and will soon be replaced or they will do a full 180.Spring Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01122505632533994205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-79548081454715296652009-05-27T16:17:17.775-04:002009-05-27T16:17:17.775-04:00Anotherh Vit D pro: I was listening to Forum on NP...Anotherh Vit D pro: I was listening to Forum on NPR this afternoon and a OB/GYN was talking about vit D's importance in preventing stroke in women with preeclampsia in pregnancy. Apparently prenatal vitamins contain very little D. Who knew? <br /><br />Thank you very much for the Italian soccer team photo :)<br /><br />And also, how appropriate is it that the secret code to leave a comment today is "vatimen." Vitamin, vatimen? Get it? Yeah....it was funny at the time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17682654311294278511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-4793352549645587912009-05-27T15:59:40.348-04:002009-05-27T15:59:40.348-04:00I worry about everything.I worry about everything.Levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369763028982948026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-66949367621641206172009-05-27T15:02:36.351-04:002009-05-27T15:02:36.351-04:00Thank you for the soccer team pic :) Great blog, a...Thank you for the soccer team pic :) Great blog, a little nudge in the right direction on a daily basis. I am about sold on the supplement, especially as it is 62 and raining in our part of the world.Larkspurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09979771406792393848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-59213312214961625692009-05-27T14:31:07.638-04:002009-05-27T14:31:07.638-04:00I tested low on vitamin D in my last blood panel a...I tested low on vitamin D in my last blood panel and my MD said take 1200 units daily, then saw my chiropractor who is a sports medicine specialist and health nut, he said more like 2,000 units! :O<br /><br />I was also told one needs about half one's body exposed skin wise and for 20 minutes plus to make the daily required dose. Apparently the combination of working indoors and sunscreen is robbing many of us of the ability to make our own D, the "sunshine" vitamin. <br /><br />I hate sunscreens, many of the earlier ones had chemicals in them that would actually make me ill about 15 minutes after I put them on! There's one or two I can use now, but I think that speaks to the fact of the chemicals probably not always being such a good idea versus a light long sleeve shirt and hat, for example.TKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747390418220178858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-81791395567470466852009-05-27T14:10:21.873-04:002009-05-27T14:10:21.873-04:00For 25 years I took 10,000 IU a day of D, until it...For 25 years I took 10,000 IU a day of D, until it got hard to find because of tightening regulations. Then my teeth began to hurt and decay at a fast clip. <br /><br />Finally I realized what was missing and got more D, and now can chomp down on any crisp apple.<br /><br />As a teacher, it is heart breaking to see how D deficiency impacts our kids-- more asthma, obesity, youth-onset diabetes. Plus, if kids want to minimize zits and maximize soccer strength, D is what they want.<br /><br />Then there is the benefits of D for protecting against infection, including pandemic flu.<br /><br />Nine out of ten Americans are below optimum levels of D. There is an easy, cheap ($40), reliable home blood spot test available from GrassrootsHealth.org (go to "Join" and choose a one-time test if you don't want one every 6 months).<br /><br />The formula that D-savvy docs use calculated that I need 5000 IU a day, based on my weight and the D level I want to achieve. Research shows that 10,000 IU is the top daily safe amount.<br /><br />See our website, goodschoolfood.org for lots more info, look in the upper left corner under "Vitamin D".Lauren Rennie Paula Ayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07179885311839281738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-67171105743212402432009-05-27T13:34:18.659-04:002009-05-27T13:34:18.659-04:00I just want to thank you, from the bottom of my pr...I just want to thank you, from the bottom of my predatory cougar heart, for that picture. I pulled an all-nighter at work last night, and I was in a truly evil mood. Until 15 seconds ago. <br /><br />As for Vitamin D, I wish I could tell you about all the women (and some men) I see coming through this place with fractured vertebrae or autoimmune disease. And once you get one, there's a virtual guarantee that you'll have more.<br /><br />It absolutely won't hurt you a bit to get 1000 units a day, and it could save you surgery, disability and months in the hospital later. And believe me, the Italian soccer team will <B>not</B> be interested in you if you're wearing a truss, ifyaknowwhaitimean.<br /><br />Oh, and for the love of crunchy corn chips, take your calcium, will ya?Beaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124824392519962306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-42749028415968951262009-05-27T13:33:08.236-04:002009-05-27T13:33:08.236-04:00Alright, I know I'm in trouble! I take calcium wit...Alright, I know I'm in trouble! I take calcium with vitamin D, but know that after seeing all the studies, that's not enough. I like the sun far too much. I don't particularly like milk. If it's going to help with all the things it says it does, I better up my dosage! I'm getting a serious cupcake craving right now!Redbushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12490627592871916623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-65064974367224335832009-05-27T12:25:47.053-04:002009-05-27T12:25:47.053-04:00I didn't worry about it until now - will have to m...I didn't worry about it until now - will have to make sure I get some. Vitamin D that is, not Italian Footballers (sigh).Fat[free]Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09657562694069139967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-36088758634156829252009-05-27T11:58:36.418-04:002009-05-27T11:58:36.418-04:00I think there's a tie-in between vitamin D and get...I think there's a tie-in between vitamin D and getting your ...um, 'hose' re-roofed. Last I checked, roofers don't wear shirts or sunscreen, so they probably get loads of vitamin D all over... <I>wistful sigh</I> ... <br /><br />I still worry about the noonday sun and things like sunburn and skin cancer. And if you escape the burn and the cancer, there's still... FRECKLES!The Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09660495393832517684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-53934133411182452502009-05-27T11:53:09.755-04:002009-05-27T11:53:09.755-04:00Wow, even more cool things about D I'm finding out...Wow, even more cool things about D I'm finding out down here in the comments!<br /><br />Confession: I just had a physical and didn't ask about a D test, probably because the nurse practitioner already thinks I'm a hypochondriacal neurotic. (For example, I think I have borderline high blood pressure but she doesn't.) So it's interesting to discover how many of you are doing what you should and still have low D levels. Oh good, another thing to worry about!<br /><br />Also, I must say I'm concerned for poor Nitmos whose "hose" seems to need some fix-up work. Very brave to admit that, sir! Oh... a simple typo; he probably means "house." I think I've gotten too many of those euphemistic spam emails...Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-18770591830445656482009-05-27T11:38:43.132-04:002009-05-27T11:38:43.132-04:00With all the time I spend running outside I was su...With all the time I spend running outside I was surprised last year that my D levels were low. On doctor's advice I started taking a supplement. Against doctor's advice I stopped using sunscreen on my legs when I run in the early morning or after work if it's late enough(that would be laziness) but I still slather up any other time.<br /><br />I'll be annoyed if in 2 years the experts come back and tell us how D causes a whole slew of other problems.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11923122416239774243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-89714156059295964402009-05-27T11:37:52.218-04:002009-05-27T11:37:52.218-04:00Well, I would kick them out for not wearing sunscr...Well, I would kick them out for not wearing sunscreen! What were we talking about? I take about 1200 of "D" daily, I was on 800 and have noticed an improvement in my muscle aches with the increase.Rebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-15213685362508342252009-05-27T11:35:30.114-04:002009-05-27T11:35:30.114-04:00Vitamin D sure can do it all! I need my hose re-r...Vitamin D sure can do it all! I need my hose re-roofed. Does it do that too?Nitmoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17108597328135023198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-8657990566703507942009-05-27T11:18:57.913-04:002009-05-27T11:18:57.913-04:00Between my biking and walking and lunch/recess mon...Between my biking and walking and lunch/recess monitor job at an elementary school, I'm outside about three hours a day in Sunny California. Plus I love tuna fish. So I don't worry about it.<br /><br />Yep, I too am old enough to remember Sister Bertrille. I think "Carlos" was the guy who had the hots for her, in a totally sublimated sort of way, of course.dragonmamma/naominoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-75412954304800586842009-05-27T10:57:33.895-04:002009-05-27T10:57:33.895-04:00I am really impressed that Tom can toss off the na...I am really impressed that Tom can toss off the name of Sally Field's character like that. I'm going to assume that Google was not involved, because that's even more impressive. <br /><br />(I could not recall that detail, since I watched the show from my cradle, yeah, that's the story...)<br /><br />Um... I wouldn't throw out the sunscreen and protective clothing altogether. Just not use them before 10 or after 6.The Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09660495393832517684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-36235673915884114072009-05-27T10:53:10.261-04:002009-05-27T10:53:10.261-04:00[smug] I'm reading this sitting on the balcony, su...[smug] I'm reading this sitting on the balcony, sunblockless. {/smug]<br /><br />I've never seen five men with exactly precisely the same skin tone all over. Are they advertising an artificial tanning solution?<br /><br />Mary Anne in Kentuckysolarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606487180967915130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-31837315112053474082009-05-27T10:43:29.540-04:002009-05-27T10:43:29.540-04:00I'd have watched soccer more if they played in tho...I'd have watched soccer more if they played in those uniforms? <br /><br />Ahhhh, what was the question again?<br /><br />OMG, my word verfication is UNDE, is that close to undies?VRaz60https://www.blogger.com/profile/02458018758313863664noreply@blogger.com