I wish you and yours the same!

Be well!

JP

Wish a nice weekend

Nina K.

Here is some good, general information about Vitamin D dosing.

http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/health/deficiency/am-i-vitamin-d-deficient.shtml

Testing is really the key. As an example: I believe my parents, who live in sunny Southern California, need to take about 3,000 IUs in order to achieve a healthy 60ng/ml D level.

As a general comment, I think most people would benefit from a minimum of 1,000 IUs but 2,000 IUs or more appears to be necessary to reach optimal D status for many.

Also, please remember to take your D with with food. Fat should assist it’s absorption. Oil-based Vitamin D3 supplements can also help in that regard.

Be well!

JP

I think there is some degree of sensational coverage with regard to H1N1. It could *become* a major threat but it’s something that appears to be largely manageable in it’s current state – for the vast majority of people.

Having said that, I personally know several people who have been hit very hard by it. As I type this, a 5 year old we know well is running a high fever due to this viral spoilsport.

The most important thing however is that no one I know has died from H1N1. Still, prevention is the best way to go. We’re doing our very best to avoid it altogether. No sense in taking any chances. Not to mention reducing the risk of being out of commission for a week or so.

Be well!

JP

read an report about how the media (TV, press etc) makes horrorshows about h1n1 here in germany. this was on a very serius scientific site.

the neglect for example results of the swineflu wave during the winter season in australia: h1n1 has completely displaced the normal seasonal fluvirus and led to very much fewer ill people and the death rate is very very low

http://www.healthemergency.gov.au/internet/healthemergency/publishing.nsf/Content/18D06BAC4644C98DCA25763E00823442/$File/ozflu-no26-2009.pdf

and here some infos of the motherland of the swineflu “mexico”: not really horrible

http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2809%2961638-X/abstract

Stay healthy

Nina K.

more questions: how do i have to calculate my vitamin d dose? do i have to look for my weight?

how much vitamin d would you sugest for me: im 161 cm tall and weigh 46 kg. i don’t now my bodyfat composition but i think its normal.

thank you so much.

Nina K.

I wrote a column about andrographis a few months ago. The research behind it looks very promising indeed.

http://www.healthyfellow.com/343/andrographis-paniculata-and-immune-support/

I’ve yet to try Kan Jang myself but I’m sure I’ll eventually get around to it. So many supplements, so little time!

I believe you’re correct about the SHI products – they’re not widely available in the US yet.

I hope you enjoy your sunny Sunday!

Be well!

JP

I’ve been reading about supplements for preventing illness this week, and see that studies behind andrographis are very convincing. Last night I read about a company called the Swedish Herbal Institute (www.shi.se) that makes a product called Kan Jang with standardized extracts of andrographis and eleuthero. I think this might be the most promising cold/flu supplement I’ve heard about yet! Looks like a very cool company, they specialize in adaptogens and every product on their lineup is backed by numerous clinical studies. It doesn’t look like they sell in the US yet? Anyone familiar with this company?

All this talk about vitamin D, the sun is FINALLY out in NC, I better go take advantage.. Have a good Sunday all!

Your strategy is definitely something I’d consider trying.

Here’s some additional information for those who might be interested:

http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/newsletter/2006-june-july.shtml

Be well!

JP