Intro: Sally H.

I am off to see Sally!

What a cute way to introduce someone!

Welcome to Gather, Sally!
Thanks for the intro, Katherine.

Nice intro....will head over to her page now.

Sally writes great poetry!

Nice way to introduce your "sis."

What a nice lilting introduction.

Good Morning, hello...glad you could drop by, some coffee? Cream? sugar?

I was blown away by Sally's writing too. I just knew she was hiding something..you can tell my the way her left eyelid twitches. LOL

Anywho, thanks for the kind words..glad you enjoyed the intro..

What a neat way to introduce the newcomer. Very cleaver and very nice.

I'm off to visit but first I want to invite you to connect.

Mary Mc

Katherine, since my last post above, I noticed your comment about Night Shift/Cancer and Vitamin D. I had written two previous articles about the benefits of Vitamin D and the fact it was being cited as a miracle drug. I don't know if you got to read them but I think you'll find the connection between the three articles very interesting.

Rather than send you to the page, here are details on Vitamin D
The latest research on the life saving benefits of Vitamin D is in and stunning.

First, let's note the diseases and bodily problems that are caused by vitamin deficiency.

Most of us are aware that osteroporosis, low bone mineral density which can cause breakage, is a direct result of low vitamin D. but did you know low amounts can impair insulin production in the pancrease effecting those with diabetes.?

Studies have linked vitamin D deficiency and schizophrenia, one of the most complex of all mental health disorders.

Vitamin D deficiency is frequently misdiagnosed as fibromyalgia due to similar symptoms. Wouldn't it be wonderful if people suffering from fibromyalgia could banish it by getting enough vitamin D?

Another facet of the study claims the risk of developing serious diseases like diabetes and cancer is reduced 50% - 80% by getting sufficient Vitamin D.

Vitamin D is used in other countries to treat Psoriasis.

Lack of Vitamin D also effects moods and low sunshine parts of the earth are often rife with people suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder which can lead to depression.

These are just a few of the findings related to low doses of Vitamin D.

How do you know if you are deficient? Best way is to check with your medical provider and be tested.

It isnt' easy to get enough Vitamin D through your diet. Sunlight exposure is the most reliable and supplements. Ten minutes a day, without sunscreen is usually sufficient unless you are depleted then it might take months of taking supplements along with sun exposure. After ten minutes be sure to apply sunscreen.

Taking Vitamin D along with calcium is the best way to have it absorbed.

Please note that this article is written by a writer and is based on her research. It is not presented as medical advice but rather information to have considered by your medical authority. Always check with your advisor before making any changes.

very nice of you to introduce her, i requested connection

Interesting info Mary, thanks. We do take vitamins but perhaps some extra calcium and D wouldn't hurt, in fact you can buy them together.

Thanks for introducing Sally. I'll go meet her now.

I left her a comment. Thanks

Wow. What a neat introduction!

Great intro..

Hey, Kathy! I just now say this. Well, I have a few things to learn about gather, now don't I? Thanks for the kind intro. That was about me, wasn't it? That'd be a good one-another sister I've never met. See ya.

What a lovely way to introduce Sally to us! Welcome Sally! I hope you will enjoy it here as much as everyone else!

Thanks to each and every one of you who have stopped by to say Hi to Sally and who reached out to her with connection request.

Nice to see you on and about Sally, I know you have lots to catch up with now.

I loved sally's poems. Thanks for sending me there.

Thanks!

I will go check out her page!

A poem as intro..you are so clever! I hope Sally appreciates your brain expenditure towards warmly introducing her to the Gather crowd. It's like a wonderful party with a feast set in her honor..heck ya coulda said.."ok here she is....oh yeah..we're related" and opened up a single can of tuna fish and a box of stale crackers...;9
wish you were MY sister in law! oh the poems and prose we could write!(actually i'd get you to write my PPOW..at a loss this week!)

addendum to mary Mc..studiesadditionally are now showing great promise for Vitamin D in the treatment of MS ( Multiple Sclerosis, a neuro muscular disease). Trends are pointing to lack of or decreased Vit D in those afflicted and an alarming curve of greater incidence of MS in those areas of the country with decreased exposure to sun(our skin synthesizes Vit D from sunshine in addition we can ingest Vit D from foods)...the Northeast specifically (where I reside..oh , joy!) Still to be determined is if MS afllicted individuals have a decreased capacity to utilize Vit D or somehow lose it....
patients given huge doses of Vit D show improvement...
Mom was right..drink your milk!

Watch it there Sheila or I'll get a big head, then my hat will be too tight and the fan won't blow enough air around my dainty curls, leading to kinkier curls and we know what that leads to..... hyperkinkycurls. LOL....You're a doll. And thanks for the added info on Vit D, I really need to get back on my caltrate with D.

Thanks, Katherine; I'll drop by and say hi!