tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post7163758907680183928..comments2023-10-26T02:13:03.378-07:00Comments on Acting White Acting Black: My Healthcare DebateJames C. Collierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06268279457459050826noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-79613100589416641382010-05-01T21:07:05.992-07:002010-05-01T21:07:05.992-07:00Bennett: Check out this article on the link betwee...Bennett: Check out this article on the link between D deficiency and inflamation. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090408140208.htm<br />Glad you are feeling better!!!James C. Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268279457459050826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-16323088898504435282010-05-01T16:26:38.557-07:002010-05-01T16:26:38.557-07:00James,
It has been over a month since I started t...James,<br /><br />It has been over a month since I started taking 5k of D3 a day and all is good. One thing stands out. My right knee suddenly swelled out, bursa rupture of some sort, back in Sept of last year. 6 months after showing it to my GP I went back to see him and he scheduled a visit to an orthopedic surgeon.<br /><br />The appointment was April 15th, and I had to tell the OS "but I'm telling you, 3 weeks ago it was swelled out to here!", because the swelling had gone away!<br /><br />I can't say it was the D3 with any certainty, but that was the only change of note in my lifestyle.<br /><br />Thanks, yet again.Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07953178102838926876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-57326554062244326082010-03-28T20:13:13.509-07:002010-03-28T20:13:13.509-07:00Svend: except for the hair and weight part, I rese...Svend: except for the hair and weight part, I resemble your results, on 10K/day. Shockingly low is right.James C. Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268279457459050826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-3146624158984476012010-03-28T16:33:09.862-07:002010-03-28T16:33:09.862-07:00I started taking 5k/IU four times a week and 10k 3...I started taking 5k/IU four times a week and 10k 3 times a week about 4 years ago (at the advice of a doctor in Japan). I have not been sick since. No cold. No sniffles. No flu. Nothing. Nadda. I was always suffering from colds (8-10 times a year) prior. Now, nothing. <br /><br />And my hair got much thicker and I lost weight. <br /><br />Go figure. <br /><br />Blacks have shockingly low levels of VitD. It really is a problem.Svendnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-8293604023124317242010-03-26T21:05:53.547-07:002010-03-26T21:05:53.547-07:00Yes, it's D3. I went a checked the recommended...Yes, it's D3. I went a checked the recommended dosage at the Vit-D Council and know that we'll burn through the 180 capsules PDQ at 5k a day each. Also picked up some chewable 500IU tabs for the lad (4yo). <br /><br />From reading it seems that I should get some magnesium as well. I've had foot cramps at inopportune moments and it seems that D3 binds and uses up whatever Mg you have in your system already. Best to be proactive with it.<br /><br />Cheers man, have a great weekend.<br /><br />BennettBennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07953178102838926876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-8195757562543870612010-03-26T19:49:02.096-07:002010-03-26T19:49:02.096-07:00Bennett: I hope you meant to say you picked up vit...Bennett: I hope you meant to say you picked up vitamin D3. W/O knowing your pigmentation or latitude, 2,000IU's/day gets you into the 'game', but you will need to get your serum level checked after three months. A calcium supplement is also good, as deficiency in D almost surely means you need Calcium as well. Good move.James C. Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268279457459050826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-72010252172397491462010-03-26T18:53:41.147-07:002010-03-26T18:53:41.147-07:00@Sean, Jack was always there when I was growing up...@Sean, Jack was always there when I was growing up in the bay area and he had a show on public television. My mother embarrassed us boys to no end with the facial exercises. ;-)<br /><br />He is probably the highest standard one could pick for life long fitness.<br /><br />@James - I picked up a bottle of 1000 (iu?) vitamin A today. Thanks again for the heads up.Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07953178102838926876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-56145328622473568962010-03-26T08:57:46.012-07:002010-03-26T08:57:46.012-07:00It is a shame that Jack Lalanne is too old to have...It is a shame that Jack Lalanne is too old to have a role in national health care.<br /><br />That is meant as a half joke, but only half. If you have the time, watch some of his clips on youtube. You will want to start lifting something heavy and eating vegetables!Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11513028602539111338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-687779798106498292010-03-26T08:40:35.280-07:002010-03-26T08:40:35.280-07:00Gerald B: Yes, the government, via the FDA. None o...Gerald B: Yes, the government, via the FDA. None of your suggestions, except for taking vitamin D, solve the problem. The FDA 400IU RDA is for rickets and is malpractice otherwise. I went against the advice of my doctor and the AMA years ago and raised my D by 10x. My taxes should buy me a modicum of decent advice, don't you think?James C. Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06268279457459050826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-16384085890836500872010-03-26T07:49:36.236-07:002010-03-26T07:49:36.236-07:00This is, as Bennett said, "serious stuff"...This is, as Bennett said, "serious stuff" and I appreciate you bringing it more attention.<br /><br />But I'm puzzled by your comment that "They let our blood serum D levels languish low enough . . ."<br /><br />Who are "They?" The government? Your doctor? Take some responsibility for your own health! Drink some milk, go outside, and maybe even take a vitamin or something.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09050240059734212414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25734096.post-68017655642125772932010-03-25T19:35:42.033-07:002010-03-25T19:35:42.033-07:00Wow. Thank you, Mr. Collier. I've left your ...Wow. Thank you, Mr. Collier. I've left your post and the Council site open in windows for my wife to read in the AM.<br /><br />This is serious stuff.<br /><br />Again my thanks.Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07953178102838926876noreply@blogger.com