The Vitamin D Revolution: How the Power of This Amazing Vitamin Can Change Your Life (Paperback)

~ Dr. Soram Khalsa M.D. (Author)
Key Phrases: sun avoidance, deficient levels, United States, Michael Holick, John Cannell (more...)

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Recent, groundbreaking medical research has made a connection between Vitamin D deficiency and 17 types of cancers, including breast, colon, and prostate. Illnesses such as influenza, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and coronary heart disease have also been connected to a lack of this vitamin. Until not too long ago, not getting enough Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) was only associated with rickets, the childhood bone disease.

Now, Soram Khalsa, M.D., sheds new light on the power of this long-forgotten vitamin. He reveals how to recognize signs of Vitamin D deficiency, which has reached epidemic proportions in North America, and then shares insights from his Beverly Hills medical practice, where he normalizes his own patients’ Vitamin D levels for their optimal health.

About the Author

Board certified in internal medicine, Soram Khalsa, M.D., is a clinical professor of medicine and past Chairman of the Advisory Committee for the Environmental Medicine Center of Excellence at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona. He is also a member of the Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Council for the State of California and serves as Medical Director for the East-West Medical Research Institute. In 2007, Dr. Khalsa was chosen by his peers as one of the “Best Doctors” in America and serves in this capacity as a consultant for integrative medicine.

Dr. Khalsa is a founding member of the American Holistic Medical Association, a founding member of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, and was also a member of the Outside Scientific Advisory Board for the NIH-sponsored Center on Botanical Studies at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). In his private medical practice, he integrates phytotherapeutics, homeopathy, acupuncture, and environmental medicine with traditional internal medicine.

Dr. Khalsa is also an associate physician in the Division of Internal Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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Product Details Paperback: 160 pages Publisher: Hay House; 1 edition (March 1, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1401924700 ISBN-13: 978-1401924706 Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #113,522 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #33 in  Books > Health, Mind & Body > Alternative Medicine > Vitamins #41 in  Books > Health, Mind & Body > Nutrition > Vitamins & Supplements

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!, April 13, 2009 By  nirvana - See all my reviews This is an extraordinary, easy to read little book which will provide you with amazing information on the importance of vit. D in the body. He explains why it is such a widespread & overlooked problem which can prevent as well as relieve so many health problems that have not, until just recently, been linked to Vitamin D deficiency. He guides the reader step by step in understanding what is known of vitamin D, where it comes from, how to know if you are likely to have a deficiency, how and where to test, how to supplement, diseases that have already been found to have a direct relation to this vitamin, as well as health situations that are not necessarily a "disease" such as chronic fatigue, excess stress, moodiness, etc. I think that this doctor is way ahead as far as this subject is concerned. Highly recommended. 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Good information clearly written, April 25, 2009 By  Rich Blumenthal "Big Blue" ((Mission Viejo, CA USA)) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    Dozens of medical research studies leave no doubt that having enough vitamin D will provide strong protection against cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and diseases that collectively kill over 2 million Americans every year. The studies typically show that after 5 years or so, those in the highest quartile of vitamin D status die from chronic degenerative diseases less than half as much as those in the lowest quartile. Dr. Soram Khalsa does a good job of explaining the benefits and cutting through the confusion and misinformation. The Vitamin D Revolution is a good starting point for anyone wanting to prevent serious illness or supercharge their immune system. There is so much good information contained in this book I would recommend it to anyone. It is clearly written in non-technical language and is carefully and extensively researched. Starting on page 67, Dr. Khalsa's explanation of long-latency vs short-latency deficiency diseases sheds important light in how and why the government recommends an inadequate daily dose of 400 international units. (They were addressing bone disease but were unaware at the time of vitamin D's role in other far more serious diseases that take decades to develop.) There is an excellent description on page 8 on what makes vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) better than D2 (ergocalciferol). On page 140 he points out doctors sometimes mistakenly prescribe the 1,25(OH2)D blood test whereas the only reliable test is the 25(OH)D. The ultimate message of the book is that we should all be trying to obtain a blood level around 50 mg/mL based on the 25(OH)D blood test, which in most people requires supplementing with 5000 IU of vitamin D3. Semiannual blood test are a good idea to track your progress and insure you don't overdose. If you take away nothing more than this message you and vow to follow through on it, you will be well on your way to better health. I am giving this book a rating of 5 stars. Dr. Khalsa is to be highly commended for his dedication to the health of his patients and readers of this excellent book. If everyone everywhere became knowledgeable on vitamin D and optimized their blood level, the impact on public health would be extreme. Dr. Khalsa states that widespread vitamin D supplementation has the very real potential of putting a serious dent in the health crisis that costs over $2 trillion per year in the US alone. The Vitamin D Revolution starts with you, and reading this book and implementing its suggestions will place you squarely at the front lines of this important grassroots movement. 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A worthy read , April 12, 2009 By  D. A. McCarthy (Illinois) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This book is current, accurate and well written. If you could only read one book on the rediscovery of vitamin D deficiency, this should be that one. I am a family physician (FP). I just completed teaching a breakout session for four dozen fellow FP's at a national military FP conference on this topic. I gave a copy of this book to the participants.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 3.0 out of 5 stars not too informative This book was not as specific as I hoped. Its written on a personal level from the doctor. If you're looking for specifics on safe amounts of vit D to take, or anything... Read more Published 1 day ago by shannon edwards 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Service - Great Book This is a must read book for your health and your loved ones. Doctors know nothing about adequate and healthful Vit. D levels. Learn and take care of yourself. Published 1 month ago by Ponytail Pam 5.0 out of 5 stars The Vitamin D Revolution excellent! I am now taking 2x what I was taking after reading this book.I have shared it with family and friends and recommended that they buy it. Published 1 month ago by Janice 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent choice............... The book is very interesting. Very easy to understand. A lot of information. Would recommend to anyone. Published 3 months ago by jbhaven 4.0 out of 5 stars Informative Have only read 1/2 of book. My feelings are that all of our Primary care doctors need to focus and test for vitamin D deficiencies. Read more Published 4 months ago by C. L. Nettles 2.0 out of 5 stars Vitamin D Revolution - Largely Redundant While I am a beleiver in the merits of Vitamin D, I do not find this author's writing style to be very convincing. One of the main flaws with his style is that he is redundant. Read more Published 4 months ago by Bill Bevins 5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ!!! Prevention is the key to health and this thoughtful and compelling book about the critical importance of vitamin D made me feel educated and empowered! Read more Published 6 months ago by N. Montee 5.0 out of 5 stars For people who are serious about radiant health, anti-aging and staying disease free! Dr. Soram Khalsa is brilliant. I am privileged to be one of his patients. He is always ahead of the curve, on the cutting edge of healing and great medicine, and years ahead of... Read more Published 8 months ago by Melinda Jason Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Hay House; 1 edition (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401924700
• ISBN-13: 978-1401924706
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #113,522 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!, April 13, 2009

By	nirvana - See all my reviews

This is an extraordinary, easy to read little book which will provide you with amazing information on the importance of vit. D in the body. He explains why it is such a widespread & overlooked problem which can prevent as well as relieve so many health problems that have not, until just recently, been linked to Vitamin D deficiency.

He guides the reader step by step in understanding what is known of vitamin D, where it comes from, how to know if you are likely to have a deficiency, how and where to test, how to supplement, diseases that have already been found to have a direct relation to this vitamin, as well as health situations that are not necessarily a "disease" such as chronic fatigue, excess stress, moodiness, etc.

I think that this doctor is way ahead as far as this subject is concerned.

Highly recommended.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good information clearly written, April 25, 2009

By	Rich Blumenthal "Big Blue" ((Mission Viejo, CA USA)) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dozens of medical research studies leave no doubt that having enough vitamin D will provide strong protection against cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and diseases that collectively kill over 2 million Americans every year. The studies typically show that after 5 years or so, those in the highest quartile of vitamin D status die from chronic degenerative diseases less than half as much as those in the lowest quartile. Dr. Soram Khalsa does a good job of explaining the benefits and cutting through the confusion and misinformation. The Vitamin D Revolution is a good starting point for anyone wanting to prevent serious illness or supercharge their immune system.

There is so much good information contained in this book I would recommend it to anyone. It is clearly written in non-technical language and is carefully and extensively researched. Starting on page 67, Dr. Khalsa's explanation of long-latency vs short-latency deficiency diseases sheds important light in how and why the government recommends an inadequate daily dose of 400 international units. (They were addressing bone disease but were unaware at the time of vitamin D's role in other far more serious diseases that take decades to develop.) There is an excellent description on page 8 on what makes vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) better than D2 (ergocalciferol). On page 140 he points out doctors sometimes mistakenly prescribe the 1,25(OH2)D blood test whereas the only reliable test is the 25(OH)D.

The ultimate message of the book is that we should all be trying to obtain a blood level around 50 mg/mL based on the 25(OH)D blood test, which in most people requires supplementing with 5000 IU of vitamin D3. Semiannual blood test are a good idea to track your progress and insure you don't overdose. If you take away nothing more than this message you and vow to follow through on it, you will be well on your way to better health.

I am giving this book a rating of 5 stars. Dr. Khalsa is to be highly commended for his dedication to the health of his patients and readers of this excellent book. If everyone everywhere became knowledgeable on vitamin D and optimized their blood level, the impact on public health would be extreme. Dr. Khalsa states that widespread vitamin D supplementation has the very real potential of putting a serious dent in the health crisis that costs over $2 trillion per year in the US alone.

The Vitamin D Revolution starts with you, and reading this book and implementing its suggestions will place you squarely at the front lines of this important grassroots movement.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A worthy read , April 12, 2009

By	D. A. McCarthy (Illinois) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is current, accurate and well written. If you could only read one book on the rediscovery of vitamin D deficiency, this should be that one. I am a family physician (FP). I just completed teaching a breakout session for four dozen fellow FP's at a national military FP conference on this topic. I gave a copy of this book to the participants.