Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for musculoskeletal health. It supports the absorption of calcium which is necessary for strong bones. The body can only produce this vitamin when exposed to sun
Additional information for proper absorption of vitamin "D" through the source of our magnificent sun: Roll up your sleeves, wear shorts or bathing wear, for optimal results - Do not over do your time in the sun. Sunburned dermis, is no fun. Do not wear unnatural sunscreens (these are harmful and may cause cancer). In stead, why not give aloe vera or your choice of organic products - Which also contribute to keeping our waters toxin free. Best times of the day for maximum absorption of vitamin "D", are between the hours of 10:00am - Noon and again in the mid afternoon, from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Be sure never to look directly into the sun, as this can burn your retinas. Please do not forget to also have by your side, plenty of H2O, as hydration is key in maintaining a healthy body. For added enjoyment and healing, one may also choose to remove their shoes and socks to take a walk on the earth (Earthing or grounding), unobstructed for fifteen minutes a day can aid in healing of several ailments including depression. Get back to nature, 'Just for the health of it!' Blessings ~
D2 and D3 are not absorbed equally. D3 is more absorbed. For me to increase my 25hydroxy above 80ng/ml I need to take 10,000 iu daily and I live in Florida. I don't think alfalfa will do it.
I very much enjoy your articles, also, you, can Grow you own tomatoes (another nightshade), you can taste the sunshine in them. not everyone responds well to D2 Or D3. they Are a hormone, and can dis-regulate the balance some other hormones in some people. there are whole forms of such people, who had terrible results, as so many doctors are suggesting high doses, (yeah i read those books too) i my self tried it, but, i did not notice any benefit, and, i thing some problems did arise. The Rat poison pellets, D-CON is vitamin D3 and it kills the rats by dis regulation of hormones, and causing hyper calcemia. Likewise, among some body builders , i hear they believe that melatonin, also a hormone, drops testosterone. so i would no take it every day.
Hello ArtemisForestFairy, great name. Is Artemis short for Artemisian annua?
Thank you for your informative comment. The more we share, the more we learn from each other.
That is the beauty of ‘real’ food and plant medicines, your body benefits from absorbing the nutrition and easily assimilates it as it is not synthetic.
Yes! i do love artemisia. Many of the best herbalists i know are self taught, because we are just herb geeks for feeling awesome. I may be wrong about tomatoes, for sure. I just love growing 'em, and eating 'em. They taste like sunshine to me. I think if you are really friends with a plant they will try and help you. If they can. they are ,master chemists and a good friend to have. I do think that store bought D was the reason for some bone spurs, that (i never had such a thing in my life!) caused me such trouble. so, i just do not trust these very nice and well meaning doctors and their books (i read quite a few AND decided to try several things which all, worked out badly for me), the sort of mechanistic thinking (if someone takes this, then that result will happen) I wish it was so simple and it worked, but really, just sticking with the herbs is best i think. healing is an art, and not a math problem. I am at the point, where, if people have NOT been using it for 4,000 years, it is probably a fad. I am gonna try you magnesium thing tho, because i always like to try new things. get in trouble? learn a lot!
Hi ArtemisForestFairy, I believe you are right about us autodidact herbalist, herbal geeks all the way. I do not know what causes bone spurs. I imagine it is a combination of Vitamin D and too much calcium circulating. Rub castor oil on bone spurs, they break down and go away.
I understand what you mean by tomatoes full of sun shine, master chemist. I use to grow big beef stake tomatoes in California. Home grown taste better, taste 'real,' like sunshine, as you say. I always felt physically better when I consumed my home grown tomatoes.
Wrong about tomatoes? You've been right quite a bit. As far as Vitamin D in tomatoes goes....
Exploring the Connection: Do Tomatoes Have Vitamin D?
The question arises: do tomatoes have Vitamin D? The straightforward answer is no; tomatoes do not contain significant amounts of Vitamin D. While they provide an array of other essential nutrients that contribute positively to overall health, they simply lack this particular vitamin.
One might wonder why tomatoes don't contain Vitamin D despite being such a popular food item. The reason lies in their biological makeup and growth conditions. Unlike mushrooms—another food item that can provide some amount of Vitamin D when exposed to UV light—tomatoes do not have this capability. Their cultivation process does not involve exposure to UV rays that would trigger any form of vitamin synthesis.
However, this doesn't diminish the nutritional value of tomatoes. They can be part of a balanced diet that includes other sources rich in Vitamin D. By combining tomatoes with foods high in this vitamin or considering supplementation if necessary, one can achieve adequate levels.
i did use castor oil and found it to be very effective. wish i had thought to use it Before my rotator cuff got cut, (my bones have always been pokey) but, live and learn. and this is why healing will always be an art. i tried to grow beefsteak, but i live too far north to really do it, without a sturdy greenhouse or something. Early girls, romas , cherries and sungold tomatoes grow best where i live.
Castor oil is effective and inexpensive too. If you have pains from tearing your rotator cuff, may I suggest making a comfrey leaf and root cream instead of poultice. Poultice is effective, but can get messy. Cream stays on and sinks in to your tissues. I add castor oil to many of my creams as it is a good deep penetrating carrier oil. I also use home made tallow for many of my creams as your skins literally 'eats' the tallow, soaking it up like a dry sponge on a hot day. Tallow just disappears in to your skin.
We are too far North too, (Washington state) to grow the beefy tomatoes. That is what I miss about Southern California, I miss the sun, friends and family. We have grown cherry tomatoes and lettuces under grow lights during winter.
by: Kauai Farmacy
Comfrey, 'The bone Knitter' grows well here in Washington state. We do grow comfrey.
I am glad you are going to give the mag. oil a try. When I put the mag. oil on at night, it still tingles to this day. I must be very mag. deficient, but glad I am applying the mag oil on nightly.
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately the medical profession has shot them selves in the foot or may be head. My husband refuses to buy OTC any thing as he no longer trust OTC items. He nor I will go to a doctor or hospital. We are all going to have to become our own (w)holistic health practitioners in order to stay healthy.
Thank you Geneva, wonderful article and advice.
Additional information for proper absorption of vitamin "D" through the source of our magnificent sun: Roll up your sleeves, wear shorts or bathing wear, for optimal results - Do not over do your time in the sun. Sunburned dermis, is no fun. Do not wear unnatural sunscreens (these are harmful and may cause cancer). In stead, why not give aloe vera or your choice of organic products - Which also contribute to keeping our waters toxin free. Best times of the day for maximum absorption of vitamin "D", are between the hours of 10:00am - Noon and again in the mid afternoon, from 3:00pm - 5:00pm. Be sure never to look directly into the sun, as this can burn your retinas. Please do not forget to also have by your side, plenty of H2O, as hydration is key in maintaining a healthy body. For added enjoyment and healing, one may also choose to remove their shoes and socks to take a walk on the earth (Earthing or grounding), unobstructed for fifteen minutes a day can aid in healing of several ailments including depression. Get back to nature, 'Just for the health of it!' Blessings ~
Love the sun. Great comment advise Depswah. Thank you.
My pleasure to spread awareness of truth.
D2 and D3 are not absorbed equally. D3 is more absorbed. For me to increase my 25hydroxy above 80ng/ml I need to take 10,000 iu daily and I live in Florida. I don't think alfalfa will do it.
You get more out of Alfalfa sprouts than just vitamin D.
More specifically, alfalfa contains vitamins A, D, E, K, U, C, B1, B2, B6, B12, Niacin, Panthothanic acid, Inocitole, Biotin, and Folic acid (sic) - https://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/alfalfa-herb/
Alfalfa gets its vitamin D content from sun exposure, averaging around .63 micrograms of D3 and 48 micrograms of D2 per gram.
Most doctors recommend 1000 IU of vitamin D3 per day to ensure that enough vitamin D is absorbed. Supplement your vitamin D.
My first herbal mentor used alfalfa as a basic multi vitamin/mineral.
Alfalfa is really food as far as vitamins and minerals go. Our animals love it during the winter.
I very much enjoy your articles, also, you, can Grow you own tomatoes (another nightshade), you can taste the sunshine in them. not everyone responds well to D2 Or D3. they Are a hormone, and can dis-regulate the balance some other hormones in some people. there are whole forms of such people, who had terrible results, as so many doctors are suggesting high doses, (yeah i read those books too) i my self tried it, but, i did not notice any benefit, and, i thing some problems did arise. The Rat poison pellets, D-CON is vitamin D3 and it kills the rats by dis regulation of hormones, and causing hyper calcemia. Likewise, among some body builders , i hear they believe that melatonin, also a hormone, drops testosterone. so i would no take it every day.
Hello ArtemisForestFairy, great name. Is Artemis short for Artemisian annua?
Thank you for your informative comment. The more we share, the more we learn from each other.
That is the beauty of ‘real’ food and plant medicines, your body benefits from absorbing the nutrition and easily assimilates it as it is not synthetic.
Exploring the Connection: Do Tomatoes Have Vitamin D? https://wellwisp.com/do-tomatoes-have-vitamin-d/
Yes! i do love artemisia. Many of the best herbalists i know are self taught, because we are just herb geeks for feeling awesome. I may be wrong about tomatoes, for sure. I just love growing 'em, and eating 'em. They taste like sunshine to me. I think if you are really friends with a plant they will try and help you. If they can. they are ,master chemists and a good friend to have. I do think that store bought D was the reason for some bone spurs, that (i never had such a thing in my life!) caused me such trouble. so, i just do not trust these very nice and well meaning doctors and their books (i read quite a few AND decided to try several things which all, worked out badly for me), the sort of mechanistic thinking (if someone takes this, then that result will happen) I wish it was so simple and it worked, but really, just sticking with the herbs is best i think. healing is an art, and not a math problem. I am at the point, where, if people have NOT been using it for 4,000 years, it is probably a fad. I am gonna try you magnesium thing tho, because i always like to try new things. get in trouble? learn a lot!
Hi ArtemisForestFairy, I believe you are right about us autodidact herbalist, herbal geeks all the way. I do not know what causes bone spurs. I imagine it is a combination of Vitamin D and too much calcium circulating. Rub castor oil on bone spurs, they break down and go away.
I understand what you mean by tomatoes full of sun shine, master chemist. I use to grow big beef stake tomatoes in California. Home grown taste better, taste 'real,' like sunshine, as you say. I always felt physically better when I consumed my home grown tomatoes.
Wrong about tomatoes? You've been right quite a bit. As far as Vitamin D in tomatoes goes....
Do Tomatoes Have Vitamin D? | Nutritional Secrets https://wellwisp.com/do-tomatoes-have-vitamin-d/?__cf_chl_rt_tk=DlYzS2a5hUuHK46fZfi6ciQfb4j6mUuRoJ3zA.Mcz4E-1741137941-1.0.1.1-t6x.yURuign2CeSa_oQvZqsV30YfGBoFAkh_90h7.v0
Exploring the Connection: Do Tomatoes Have Vitamin D?
The question arises: do tomatoes have Vitamin D? The straightforward answer is no; tomatoes do not contain significant amounts of Vitamin D. While they provide an array of other essential nutrients that contribute positively to overall health, they simply lack this particular vitamin.
One might wonder why tomatoes don't contain Vitamin D despite being such a popular food item. The reason lies in their biological makeup and growth conditions. Unlike mushrooms—another food item that can provide some amount of Vitamin D when exposed to UV light—tomatoes do not have this capability. Their cultivation process does not involve exposure to UV rays that would trigger any form of vitamin synthesis.
However, this doesn't diminish the nutritional value of tomatoes. They can be part of a balanced diet that includes other sources rich in Vitamin D. By combining tomatoes with foods high in this vitamin or considering supplementation if necessary, one can achieve adequate levels.
i did use castor oil and found it to be very effective. wish i had thought to use it Before my rotator cuff got cut, (my bones have always been pokey) but, live and learn. and this is why healing will always be an art. i tried to grow beefsteak, but i live too far north to really do it, without a sturdy greenhouse or something. Early girls, romas , cherries and sungold tomatoes grow best where i live.
Castor oil is effective and inexpensive too. If you have pains from tearing your rotator cuff, may I suggest making a comfrey leaf and root cream instead of poultice. Poultice is effective, but can get messy. Cream stays on and sinks in to your tissues. I add castor oil to many of my creams as it is a good deep penetrating carrier oil. I also use home made tallow for many of my creams as your skins literally 'eats' the tallow, soaking it up like a dry sponge on a hot day. Tallow just disappears in to your skin.
We are too far North too, (Washington state) to grow the beefy tomatoes. That is what I miss about Southern California, I miss the sun, friends and family. We have grown cherry tomatoes and lettuces under grow lights during winter.
by: Kauai Farmacy
Comfrey, 'The bone Knitter' grows well here in Washington state. We do grow comfrey.
Comfrey - Part I: How this Herb Restores Broken Bones, Fractures and Ligaments Naturally - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7azhk_Dk7fw
Comfrey - Part II: How to Apply a "Comfrey Cast" to Restore Broken Bones Naturally - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1GuqxuVr4c
I am glad you are going to give the mag. oil a try. When I put the mag. oil on at night, it still tingles to this day. I must be very mag. deficient, but glad I am applying the mag oil on nightly.
Fossil shell with green tea got rid of my heel spur🌞💜🐬
Why would anyone believe standards put out by a pharmacy controlled agency. Oh yes, that's right - they have our best interest at heart?
I wish you well
Hi Jack Collins,
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately the medical profession has shot them selves in the foot or may be head. My husband refuses to buy OTC any thing as he no longer trust OTC items. He nor I will go to a doctor or hospital. We are all going to have to become our own (w)holistic health practitioners in order to stay healthy.
Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Fifth Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements https://www.amazon.com/Prescription-Nutritional-Healing-Fifth-Practical/dp/1583334009
God bless you and yours Jack.
Though we need to avoid GM alfalfa 🌞💜🐬
When we hydrate with filtered water we need to have a little Celtic salt to avoid the organs and brain becoming waterlogged. 🐬💜🌞
Nutritionists recommend bread, cereals and milk!? Just three of the worst things for our happiness and well being 😱😬🤮