So I just read this article in five on five, written by a cardiologist that is involved with the Rose City Rollers of Portland, OR. http://fiveonfivemag.com/issues/6#vitamin-d

My family had recently gotten interested in Vitamin D (and I'll tell you what else in a second) because doses of Vitamin D can also help patients with MS symptoms, and we have discussed how Canadians have longer life expectancies and a better healthcare system than the US, when it comes to affordability of urgent care, but how in the US, you can get a new doctor when you move to a new city, easier. You can get referred to specialists faster, and you can get faster treatment in the US, because you're paying through the nose for it and the doctors are out for profit.

But anyway, what it boils down to, is that after reading this article - which I had heard about Vitamin D before, and I know what it does - it finally dawned on me that I may need to start taking Vitamin D. Why? I grew up in the South where the sun shined A LOT and we never wore coats. I may have an increased risk of skin cancer because of the sun exposure, but I am sure I got enough Vitamin D. I have strong bones and never had a cavity in any of my teeth save one baby tooth, growing up.

I moved to Canada almost 13 years ago (Jan 21 anniversary) and since then, I've had a new cavity almost every year in the past 7 (small ones), I've had lots of injuries to my lower extremities - even prior to roller derby - and I have had recurring pain. I workout alot, and remain plus sized, and even dieting has failed.

Could a decent multi-vitamin, some winter Vit D tablets help my body chemistry improve?

And what about garlic?

And how about Insulin resistance, PCOS, diabetes? So many health issues today that didn't exist in such high numbers 50 years ago even. Can we reverse it? Where is a good Canadian Endocrinologist with I need one?

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