The book gives the basics about vitamins and gives a brief understanding of the purpose of each vitamin. Also, gives a little detail into the location of natural foods that have the vitamins needed for a healthier life.

Vitamin D is crucial to our health, yet most people are low in this vital vitamin - despite the vitamins they take, the foods they eat, the milk they drink or the sun exposure they receive. In Power of Vitamin D you will learn:?Çó Why we are facing a true Epidemic of Vitamin D deficiency.?Çó The crucial role Vitamin D can play in the Prevention as well as Treatment of various Cancers.?Çó How Vitamin D can help Prevent Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension and Kidney Disease.?Çó How Vitamin D can Prevent as well as Treat Muscle Aches, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Bone Pains and Osteoporosis.?Çó The vital role of Vitamin D in the normal functioning of the Immune System.?Çó How Vitamin D can Prevent as well as Treat the Common Cold, Tuberculosis, Asthma, Thyroid Diseases, M.S., Lupus and Arthritis.?Çó The essential role of Vitamin D during Pregnancy for Mothers and Babies.?Çó Doctors frequently miss the Diagnosis of Vitamin D deficiency because they often order the wrong test.?Çó The right test to Diagnose Vitamin D deficiency.?Çó The best way to Prevent and Treat Vitamin D deficiency. ?Çó Vitamin D Toxicity and how to Prevent it. ?Çó Not just theoretical knowledge, but detailed, practical information from actual Case Studies.

This comprehensive reference contains the information families need to use vitamins, minerals and herbs wisely, whether they are interested in maintaining good health, coping with everyday complaints, or dealing with serious diseases. 300 color photos, illustrations & charts.

This no-nonsense sourcebook describes every available nutrient that can make a body perform at its peak. With 10 Power Programs tailored to the concerns of modern living, this is an up-to-date guide to the vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional supplements that make a difference in health and life. Illustrated.

Vitamin D Prescription-The Healing Power of the Sun & How It Can Save Your Life explores the scientific research that a deficiency in this vitamin can lead to disease.

People need trace amounts of organic substances called vitamins. The body either does not make vitamins or generates very little of them; therefore, the majority of our vitamins must come from diet. The needs for vitamins vary depending on the organism. For instance, although dogs can manufacture all the vitamin C they need, humans must get it from their food. Vitamins have the power to heal and repair let’s dive right in.

Vitamin C is one of the most popular vitamins. Apart from taking it to treat cold symptoms and colds, some people take vitamin C supplements or drink lots of orange or apple juice with a hope that this vitamin will prevent various ailments. There are scientific evidence to support some of that hope. Many scientifically controlled studies using vitamin C for colds show that it can reduce the severity of cold symptoms, acting as a natural antihistamine. It can also be very useful for allergy control for the same reason: It reduces histamine levels. Because vitamin C gives your immune system one of the important nutrients it needs, extra vitamin C would often shorten the duration of the cold as well. Do you bleed while brushing your teeth? It is not just only you. Many people bleed while brushing. It could be as result of periodontitis- inflammation around the tooth. It can be as a result of deficiency in Vitamin C. 20% of Americans lack Vitamin C and they do not know it. Vitamin C deficiency leads to scurvy. Scurvy can lead to sudden death if not diagnosed and remedied. The capacity for scurvy to slowly and silently destroy the organs are immense. When it starts with one organ, it piles up on to other organs. Vitamin C can help you reduce the blood vessels spasms diminishing the risk for heart attacks and related heart diseases. As a diabetic, you may face gum problems, muscles weakness, and difficulties in the healing of different wounds, especially skin ones. The intake of vitamin C can play a crucial role in reducing all these problems as well as the prevention of scurvy. In addition, as a diabetic you can face other several diabetes complications in your kidneys, eyes and nerves. This is because of the accumulation of some substances in these organs of your body. Vitamin C can interfere in the production of these substances, and practically, vitamin C can protect you from severe diabetes complications.