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<body> <H1 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px"><font color="#FF6600" face="Arial Rounded MT Bold">sunlightD.org</font></H1> <h2 style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px"><font face="Arial Rounded MT Bold"> <IMG src="Main_files/main_files/sun.gif" align=right border=0 width="220" height="217"></font></h2> <p><font size="2">The manuscript is in the hands of the POD publisher and I am waiting to see what emerges. I have high hopes. After publication I am planning a monitored 'list' on this site. It will be a place for questions and answers, subscription only. </font></p> <p><font size="2"><i>Sample Question: </i></font><i><font face="Arial" size="2">Do I have to worry about not getting enough UV-B exposure (for Vitamin D), during the winter, since I live in Denver, which, obviously is 5,280 above sea level?   I apologize for  bothering you, but, I could not find this answer anywhere on the Internet.  Obviously this answer will make a big difference on how much Vitamin D supplements I need to take.</font></i></p> <p><i><font face="Arial" size="2">The Answer: Yes and No. Each 1,000 feet in elevation equals about 1 degree closer to the equator (from where you are) so Denver, latitude 39.46° at altitude 5,280 ft would have a similar UV-B to a location at 33-34°, not all that UV-B rich. Reflective snow in winter would make mid-day more intense but as to available D it just isn't all that much because UV-B is less in winter in all locations more distant from the equator. Only locations 30° or closer to the equator have consistently intense UV-B. </font></i></p> <p><i><font face="Arial" size="2">Any supplemental D should not be based on location because your need for D depends on much more than that; your skin color, your age, your sunning habits, your diet, your genes, your weather (clouds, fog and some urban pollution, aka urban ozone, block UV-B). The only way to know how much D you have and how much D or sun you need and if the D or sun you are using is working is TESTING. TEST.</font></i></p> <P><font face="Arial" size="2">The <a href="#PrelimR"> Preliminary Report</a> is available now, containing an overview of vitamin D information/research, a patient protocol, a physician protocol, and testing guidelines for those who want the 'how to' information. The report and the other included information cover topics not included in the book. The Report and Protocols cover 'how to safely maximize D' in detail, the book covers the history of D and sunlight and the 'what' and 'why'. Check back every so often as there will be a 'list' and other important updates at this site. I have made a number of changes to the site. Do read your way down to the bottom for the most updated information.</font></P> <P align=left><font face="Arial"><font size="2"> <A name=Book></A> <IMG src="Main_files/main_files/wb01330_.gif" border=0 width="37" height="37"> </font> <b> <i><u> <font color="#FF6600" size="2">Naked at Noon, Understanding Sunlight and Vitamin D</font></u></i></b><font size="3"> </font> </font> <font face="Arial" size="2"> is a fully referenced work covering the vitamin D endocrine system, sunlight, D and disease, safe sun, safe supplements; and the role genetics plays in our responses to sunlight and vitamin D.  To give you an idea of the work itself I have provided the <a target="_blank" href="samples.htm#TOC">Table of Contents</a> and <a target="_blank" href="samples.htm#Sample Chapters">Sample Chapters</a>.  </font></P> <P align=left><font face="Arial" size="2"> The book explains how we get D, from food, sunlight and supplements; and why many people in the U.S. and in other countries currently suffer from hyper or hypovitaminosis D. It includes discussion of the problems associated with changes in location (migration and immigration to genetically unfriendly climates), anti-sun attitudes, and indoor lifestyles. It also covers information about vitamin D's importance to the health of our bones and teeth; its genomic functions regulating normal cell birth, growth and death; and its interactions with other nutrients. The book gives a broad overview of our current situation, how we got where we are; the problems and complications; and solutions for sunlight and D sufficiency in the U.S. and throughout the world. Sunscreens, ozone, skin cancer, problems relating to skin color and alterations in traditional diets are all covered in this book. Its findings are supported by 1078 scientific references. </font></P> <P align=left><b><i><u><font color="#000000" size="2" face="Arial">Naked at Noon</font></u></i></b><font face="Arial"> </font> <font face="Arial" size="2"> covers many aspects of an amazing sunlight produced hormone, all important to understanding our current sunlight and D problem. The book has general information on maintaining D sufficiency but does not include information on diagnosis and treatment of D deficiency or insufficiency. I  apologize for the delay of this work. Your frustration is no greater than my own. Both publishers offering a contract wanted to cut the book to the 'standard' number of pages and remove many of the references. Much of the information in the book is not available from any other source and the references and data are critical to the integrity of the material.</font></P> <P><font size="2" face="Arial"><IMG src="Main_files/main_files/wb01330_.gif" border=0 width="37" height="37"><a name="Manuscript"></a>Though my original publisher and second publisher have not worked out as expected, I am determined to get out the information in the book and so have decided to offer the manuscript to anyone willing to send a money order (immediate send out) or check (must clear before sending manuscript) for domestic orders $40 US. International orders send $50, must be in US funds. The money will be used to individually print up the work on 3 hole punched paper, enclose it in a binder and send it on to the purchaser. While in a book format this would be more than 400 pages your manuscript will be just under 300 pages (due to format, three hole punch 8X11 paper). </font> </P> <P><font face="Arial" size="2">After reading the pre-publication manuscript your comments, including suggestions, criticism or praise, will be welcomed. Your order will include a link to a page that will allow you to submit comments and read the comments of others.</font></P> <P><font face="Arial" size="2">To order the manuscript now (not finalized, some rough edges) send $40 (domestic)/$50 (International), or more (donation, any amount beyond the basic $40/$50), check or money order in US funds,  to:</font></P> <P style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><font face="Arial" size="2">Krispin Sullivan, CN</font></P> <P style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><font face="Arial" size="2">202 Marylyn Circle</font></P> <P style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><font face="Arial" size="2">Petaluma, CA 94954</font></P> <P style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><font face="Arial" size="2"> Questions? 1-707-769-1301 or info at sunlightd dot org (remove/replace the at and dot)</font></P> <P style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> </P> <P style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"><font face="Arial" size="2">If ordering by mail indicate how you would like your payment to be applied- number of copies, donation amount. 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For all vitamin D enthusiasts- Please <b> do not take D in amounts larger than 800 IU </b> daily from all sources without clinical testing, physician guidance, or cautious personal monitoring if a physician is unavailable. Read the <a href="samples.htm">excerpts</a> from the book. If you believe you need more D please order the <a href="#PrelimR">Preliminary Report</a>, see below, to make sure you are using D safely. </font></i></P> <ul> <li><font face="Arial" size="2"> If you suffer from any disease associated with an alteration of the vitamin D endocrine system, such as sarcoidosis, do not take any D from any source and avoid sunlight.      </font></li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2"> Persons with any type of liver or kidney disease should consider vitamin D supplementation only if working with a knowledgeable physician. </font></li> <li><font face="Arial" size="2"> If you have been diagnosed with hypo or hyperparathyroidism vitamin D may play a role in your condition but you must work with a physician to determine just how vitamin D will help or hurt.</font></li> </ul> <P><font face="Arial" size="2">Harm can occur from excess D as well as insufficiency. Taking D when it is not needed is potentially dangerous no matter what form of D you may be taking.  Do not self treat without regularly monitoring your levels of 25(OH)D and seek help if you aren't sure how to do this..</font></P> <P><i><font face="Arial" size="2">Various websites and experts are currently enthusiastic about vitamin D and state high doses of vitamin D, doses ranging from 2,000-4,000 IU, are safe. A primary focus of my book is a review of research  showing studies being cited as the basis for claiming high doses of vitamin D are necessary and safe were faulty when they were first published. High doses of D may be absolutely necessary for some but for others the same doses would be excessive in the short or long term. </font></i></P> <P><i><font face="Arial" size="2">The conclusions drawn by 'safe vitamin D'  proponents (including some of the researchers themselves) often overlook major flaws in the studies. To mention just one of the flaws, no study has been done using high dose vitamin D for longer than 6 months. D toxicity (like vitamin A toxicity) may take a year, two years, or longer to develop, putting the compliant patient/user at risk. </font></i></P> <P><i><font face="Arial" size="2">Another overlooked problem is the interaction between calcium and vitamin D. Taken together there is a strong synergistic effect and less amounts of both substances are needed. As testing is done without correction for calcium intake conclusions are again, problematic. High doses of D when calcium sources are low have a different outcome than when D and calcium are used in combination. The US diet is relatively high is calcium (depending of course on who, when, where) and for many (not all) calcium lowers the relative need for vitamin D.</font></i></P> <P><i><font face="Arial" size="2">I am positive about the wisdom of my caution because I have seen the outcomes, having begun working with high dose D in 1999. The book clearly describes the problems facing any policy of food supplementation or long term high dose D supplementation.</font></i></P> <P><i><font face="Arial" size="2">Recently a blog site has criticized my caution and suggested I am trying to sell my book. FYI, after some six years of exhaustive study and writing, I have spent much more on research for the book than I will EVER recoup when the book is finally readily available. I suggest the Report and/or book because the issue really is complicated and a few paragraphs, or a broad 'prescription', just won't do.</font></i></P> <P><i><font face="Arial" size="2">I am enthusiastic about safe use of sunlight and vitamin D. Having enough D makes life better. I know from experience supplementing D is problematic. </font></i></P> <P><i><font face="Arial" size="2">Some supplement users absorb poorly, some combine supplements with sunlight for rapid excess, some use supplements that just don't seem to work. My personal preference is the safe use of sunlight to get D but I know that for many this may be impossible. It is a new world out there. We have moved from ancestral sources and have no way to recreate these sources in our new locations. Whether using sunlight or supplements, testing makes sure you are getting enough and not too much.</font></i></P> <P><i><font face="Arial" size="2">For an overview of why caution is advised do read the <a target="_blank" href="samples.htm">book excerpts</a>, and  <a href="Living%20Systems.htm#Living Systems">Caution- Living Systems are Complex Systems</a>. </font></i></P> <P><i><font face="Arial" size="2">I would say from a review of the research and from personal and professional experience most benefit from extra D, <u>especially D from sunlight</u>, but we are all individuals and what is right for one may not be right for another.</font></i></P> <P> <font size="2" face="Arial"> Enthusiastic promoters of 'natural' vitamin D or cod liver oil suggest that, as it is natural, it is safe in high amounts. Some use references to prove their claims. Clinical data strongly and definitively contradicts any belief that high doses of vitamin D, whatever the source, are safe. It is true, however, getting excess A and D combined, as is possible with excessive cod liver oil intake, is safer than excess D or excess A alone. Vitamin A is protective when excess D is present and D protects from excess A, BUT having the right amount, no excess of either makes more sense to me.</font></P> <P> <font size="2" face="Arial"> This issue is exhaustively addressed in the book. There have been a number of cases reported to me of severe vitamin D excess with serious and debilitating results, including tetany, depression and/or significant bone loss. Monitor your D.</font></P> <P><font face="Arial" size="2">For the past number of years clinicians, physicians, national media, and the National Institute of Health have been warning Americans to stay out of the sun. The purpose of this warning is intended to prevent melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. In spite of the ever-increasing use of sunscreens and intentional reduction of sun exposure, incidence of this cancer continues to rise. There is evidence that the advice to avoid sunlight may be contributing to the increased incidence of melanoma. One possible reason for this may be issues relating to genetics and extended exposure to UV-A light. When sunscreen is used sun burning is reduced or eliminated and the sunscreen user's time in the sun is extended. While UV-A is not as strong as UV-B it does cause damage over time and most sunscreens either do not block or poorly block UV-A no matter what the SPF may be. Whatever the cause, the expected reduction in skin cancer with sunscreen use has not occurred. </font></P> <P><font size="2" face="Arial">One of the known protectors of skin cells from pre-cancerous changes is vitamin D and your skin actually contains the enzyme that converts sunlight D into active 1,25(OH)2D, calcitriol. For most Americans the primary source of vitamin D is sunlight. UV-B, the only band of light producing vitamin D, is significantly present only midday during summer months in most of the U.S., the exact time we are advised to avoid sunlight. UV-B is blocked by sunscreen. We have an international disaster in progress due to a misunderstanding of the nature of and need for UV-B and vitamin D.</font></P> <p><font face="Arial" size="2">A blood test for 25(OH)D, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, is the only way to tell if you have or are taking the correct amount of vitamin D, need to take any D, or if your sun habits are sufficient. Too little vitamin D contributes to many degenerative diseases but excess vitamin D is equally undesirable. Because of the varied ethnicities, latitudes and lifestyles in the United States (and most of Europe and Asia too) the only way to safely use supplemental vitamin D is test, test and retest. Click on the <a href="#Testing">Vitamin D Testing</a> link for a relatively inexpensive way to monitor your D.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial" size="2"> Low D needs to be corrected, carefully. Moderately high levels of 25(OH)D, greater than 70 ng/ml (175 nmol/l) have been associated with  bone loss, heart disease, and other soft tissue calcification. When chronic intake of excessive amounts of vitamin D raise serum 25(OH)D further irreversible damage may occur. It is likely for most the optimal range of vitamin D is 35-65 ng/ml (88-162 nmol/l). In locations greater than 30° latitude, north or south, values are naturally higher at the end of summer and early fall and lower in winter and spring. There is no evidence values higher than 60 ng/ml provide any added benefit.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial" size="2"><b><a name="Testing"></a>TESTING:</b> Reasonably priced testing is available for anyone in the US from the Life Extension Foundation. Click on the little sun to reach the test ordering page. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.lef.org/newshop/items/itemLC081950.html"> <img border="0" src="MCj02321800000[1].gif" width="36" height="38"></a> The test is $47 for LEF members and $63 for non-members. Test results are provided directly to you through the Foundation. Testing sites are easily accessible in most states. I am not a member nor in any way affiliated with Life Extension, nor do I use their products. I do support reasonably priced testing of vitamin D, and so far, Life Extension is the most accessible provider.</font></p> <p style="line-height: 100%"><i><b><font face="Arial" size="2">Do not supplement in amounts greater than 800 IU</font></b><font face="Arial"> </font> <font face="Arial" size="2"> (total from all sources) unless you are being tested and treated by a healthcare professional <u>who understands clearly both the benefits and dangers of vitamin D</u>. If a professional is not available, do monitor yourself. Minimum testing, if using supplements, should be not less than every four months the first two years and every six months the third and fourth years. <b>Excess intake of vitamin D may not show up as elevated 25(OH)D until as long as 2-3 years after starting a dose that was seemingly safe initially.</b></font></i></p> <p style="line-height: 100%"><font face="Arial" size="2">Less testing is needed if you use sunlight to raise your D. Typically end of summer and end of winter will give you a good idea of the success or failure of using sunlight as your primary source. Sunlight is a safe source for most persons in the US with the exception of light skinned persons living in Hawaii, Florida or other locations with elevated levels of UV-B. </font></p> <p style="line-height: 100%"><font face="Arial" size="2">If you have light skin and live in an area with high UV-B, sunning should be very limited. Combining sunlight and supplements may rapidly overload the D endocrine system in summer months. </font></p> <p style="line-height: 100%"><font face="Arial" size="2">If you regularly sun in summer and have skin types 1-4 it is unlikely any supplementation is needed during all or most of the year. For dark skins the only US location likely to provide adequate sunlight is Hawaii (this is yet to be determined) and supplements may be a requirement for long term health. As response to supplementation is difficult to gauge, testing should be mandatory. It is my hope HMOs will recognize the benefits of supporting optimal 25(OH)D. The Preliminary Report below explains how to determine your need and how to use supplements and sunlight safely. A Physician Protocol is included with the Report to share with your doctor.</font></p> <P><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><IMG src="Main_files/main_files/wb01330_.gif" border=0 width="37" height="37"> <a name="Prohormone"></a>Vitamin D, the kind you make on your skin, get in fortified milk, or take in a vitamin supplement, is not a vitamin. It is more appropriately classified as a pro-hormone. Not only is it a pro-hormone it is a sunlight derived pro-hormone. The active hormone D, calcitriol, controls calcium in vertebrates and invertebrates. Calcium controls innumerable processes in the human body including responses in muscles, bones and glands. Calcitriol is a major player in genomic actions determining how our cells express themselves and regulating</font> <font size="2"> production of numerous substances including enzymes, hormones and neurotransmitters<BR><BR><IMG src="Main_files/main_files/wb01330_.gif" border=0 width="37" height="37"> <a name="Genetic" href="#Deficiency"></a>We all need sunlight and/or vitamin D. Clinical studies demonstrate the need for sunlight and vitamin D is genetically variable. At the present time many persons world-wide suffer from D deficiency or insufficiency. Testing is the only way to know how much D you have and testing is the only way to monitor D supplementation. As actions of a pro-hormone are essential to health and life,  'guessing' or 'assuming' is not a wise way to determine optimal levels.<BR><BR>In northern California 80% of clients tested during winter months have serum vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency. This problem increases dramatically in persons living at latitudes more distant from the equator and in persons living in all US latitudes with darker skins. In Texas there has been an increase in the number of children with black and Hispanic parents suffering from rickets. Even in sunny southern California vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency is prevalent in part due to avoidance of midday sunlight and the use of sunscreens which block vitamin D production . <BR><BR>Getting enough vitamin D, from sunlight or supplements, is important to health and longevity but too much supplemental D or sunlight can be disease producing. Too much, too little- the only way to know how much D you have and how much sunlight or D you need to maintain D sufficiency is to test.</font></font></P> <P><font face="Arial" size="2"><IMG src="Main_files/main_files/wb01330_.gif" border=0 width="37" height="37"> <B> <FONT color=#0000ff>Every body needs sunlight and vitamin D. Deficiency or insufficiency has been associated with: </FONT></B></font></P> <UL> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">adrenal insufficiency </FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">Alzheimer's </FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">allergies</FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">autoimmune disorders including multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis</FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">cancers of the colon, breast, skin and prostate</FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD)</FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><b><font color="#0000ff" size="2" face="Arial">diabetes, Type 1 and 2</font></b><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">gluten intolerance, lectin intolerance </FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> </li> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">heart disease, hypertension, Syndrome X </FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">infertility, sexual dysfunction</FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><b><font color="#0000ff" size="2" face="Arial">learning and behavior disorders </font></b><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">misaligned teeth and cavities</FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">myopia</FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">obesity</FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">osteopenia, osteoporosis, osteomalacia (adult rickets)</FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">Parkinson's</FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">PMS</FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><B><FONT color=#0000ff size=2 face="Arial">psoriasis</FONT></B><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><b><font color="#0000ff" size="2" face="Arial">rickets</font></b><font face="Arial"> </font> <li><b><font color="#0000ff" size="2" face="Arial">use of corticosteroids and more...</font></b></ul> <P align=left><font face="Arial"><a name="PrelimR"></a><img border="0" src="wb01330_.gif" width="37" height="37"></font><b><i><font face="Arial">Sunlight Packet: </font></i></b><font face="Arial Rounded MT Bold"><b><i> <font face="Arial" size="3">Preliminary Report- Sunlight and Vitamin D</font></i></b></font></P> <P align=left><font face="Arial" size="2">An overview on what is known about the benefits of sunlight and D includes The Preliminary Report; the Physician's Protocol; the Patient's Protocol; and the Essential Fats Update, plus information on testing D. All are carefully referenced, enclosed in a poly binder and offer access to safe guidelines and information prior to book publication. This is the only packet currently available and is suitable for general information and physician treatment protocols. It has been updated as of July, 2006 and includes the book excerpts and other toxicity information.</font><font face="Arial"> </font> <P align=left><font face="Arial" size="2"> Cost: Domestic $40 including shipping and handling. International $45 plus shipping and currency exchange fees. You will be sent an invoice for additional charges after your order is received. </font><font face="Arial"> </font> <P align=left><font face="Arial" size="2">To order using a <b>check or money order </b>click the blue button:  <a href="sunlightdorder.htm" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="buttonblue.gif" width="100" height="20"></a></font></P> <P align=left><font face="Arial" size="2"><BR>To pay by credit card click on Add to Cart. 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It is a basic nutrition 'how to' guide; over 250 pages in a binder for easy access to information and to enable additions as they become available. If you are ordering from outside the US & Canada you may be sent an invoice for additional shipping and currency exchange costs. Your workbook will be shipped without the binder</font></P> <P align=left> <font size="2" face="Arial"> This workbook contains the latest information on proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamin D, magnesium, potassium and other nutrients including the latest information on the dangers of soy and excess omega-6 fats. It offers tools to help you find the foods that are right for you. It promotes food first, supporting the eating of genetically appropriate whole foods, sometimes called anthropological nutrition. It is not a book about supplements; it does not cover disease diagnosis/treatment using supplements. Nutrition is about what you eat. It is fully referenced. </font></P> <b> <P align=left><font face="Arial"><font size="2">Click the blue button to order using a check or money order.  </font>  <a href="sunlightdorder.htm" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="buttonblue.gif" width="100" height="20"></a> </font></P> </b> <P align=left> <font size="2" face="Arial"> To order by credit card use the PayPal shopping cart. PayPal does not require that you 'join' or give them information that they store, but simply allows me to accept credit cards. Click on the Add to Cart button below. </font></P> <b> <form target="paypal" action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <font face="Arial"> <a href="http://" target="_blank"> <input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/x-click-but22.gif" border="0" name="I5" alt="Make payments with PayPal - it's fast, free and secure!" width="87" height="23"> <input type="hidden" name="add" value="1"> <input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_cart"> <input type="hidden" name="business" value="krispin@krispin.com"> <input type="hidden" name="item_name" value="Nutrition Workbook-Practical Nutrition for the 21st Century"> <input type="hidden" name="item_number" value="2"> <input type="hidden" name="amount" value="32.00"> <input type="hidden" name="shipping" value="8.00"> <input type="hidden" name="cn" value="Phone Number:"> <input type="hidden" name="no_note" value="1"> <input type="hidden" name="currency_code" value="USD"> </font> </form> <form target="paypal" action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"> <font face="Arial"> <a href="http://" target="_blank"> <input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_cart"> <input type="hidden" name="business" value="krispin@krispin.com"><a href="http://" target="_blank"><input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/view_cart_02.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt="Make payments with PayPal - it's fast, free and secure!" width="74" height="21"> </a> <input type="hidden" name="display" value="1"> </font> </form> <P align=left><i><font size="2" face="Arial">The cost of these items reflects the investment of time and money spent to provide this research of the research. The studies, conference proceedings, technical papers and books used to gather information cost many dollars; the time and effort to distill the information consumed hundreds of hours, some 7 plus years of work with sunlight and D and more than 38 years of experience to produce the nutrition workbook.</font></i></P> </b> <P align=left><font size="2" face="Arial">The Practical Nutrition workbook contains timeless truths; concepts and rules about food and light that will not change. All items are copyrighted and I ask that you respect this and purchase multiple copies if you intend to share the information. You may have all or part of your order sent to friends or family as a gift by request.</font></P> <P align=left><font size="2" face="Arial">  <IMG src="Main_files/main_files/wb01330_.gif" border=0 width="37" height="37"><A name=Me></A> To find out more about me please visit <A target=_blank href="http://www.krispin.com/">krispin.com</A>  and take a look around. View my article, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.westonaprice.org/basicnutrition/vitamindmiracle.html">The Miracle of Vitamin D</a>, published in Wise Traditions for an overview of the D report. The Miracle of Vitamin D was written at the beginning of my search for the truth about sunlight and vitamin D. This article should not be used as a basis to diagnose or treat sunlight or D insufficiency. Much of its information is now old and out of date. The article does not have any of the guidelines, protocols or other information provided in the book, the Preliminary Report or in The Professionals' Guide. Wise Traditions is published by the <A target=_blank href="http://westonaprice.org/">Weston A. Price Foundation</A> , a strong supporter of whole natural traditional foods and healthy life styles.</font><font face="Arial"> </font> </P> <b> <P align=left><font size="2" face="Arial"> <IMG src="Main_files/main_files/wb01330_.gif" border=0 width="37" height="37"><a name="Help" href="#Help"></a> NEED HELP NOW? </font> </b><font size="2" face="Arial">I accept private clients on a limited basis. If you need personal help with any health issue, including support when undergoing traditional medical treatments, email or call my home office and leave your name, address, zip and phone number. Speak slowly and clearly, spell any words likely to be mistaken on a message machine.  I will mail you an information packet, no obligation, containing forms and a clear explanation of what I offer and what it costs. I work by phone, fax,<b> </b> mail and email. I do not see clients in person. I do not sell ANY products. I offer personal support and intensive education, to enable you to care for yourself (and for your family). </font> </P> <b> <P align=left><i><font size="2" face="Arial">If you email or call with personal health information and questions and are not a client I will not be able to respond due to time constraints and other complicating legal and medical issues. Please request the Information Packet which contains the information and forms needed to decide if you would like to consult with me to begin the process. The packet explains what I do and contains the forms needed to begin your consult. There is no obligation in requesting this mailing.</font></i><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> </P> </b> <P align=left><font size="2">I moved, (July, 2006) from the country into town. Strange and different after 30 years of country living. I expect to move again in a year or so. Contact information will be available and current here and on my personal site, krispin.com. </font></P> <b> <P align=left><font face="Arial" size="2"><IMG src="Main_files/main_files/wb01330_.gif" border=0 width="37" height="37"><a name="Contact"></a> Contact Information:  </font> </P> <P align=left style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <font face="Arial" size="2">                sunlightd.org </font> </P> <P align=left style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <font face="Arial" size="2">                Krispin Sullivan, CN </font> </P> <P align=left style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <font face="Arial" size="2">                202 Marylyn Circle</font></P> <P align=left style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <font face="Arial" size="2">                Petaluma, CA 94954 </font> </P> <P align=left style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <font size="2" face="Arial">                Voice: 1-707-769-1301 </font> </P> <P align=left style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <font face="Arial" size="2">                Email: info at sunlightd dot org  (remember to change the at and dot to the symbols, no spaces)</font></P> <P align=left style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0"> <font face="Arial" size="2">                     </font> </P> <font face="Arial" size="2"> <P align=left style="line-height: 100%; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0">  </P> </font> <P align=left><font face="Arial" size="2">Physicians calling to discuss vitamin D issues re patients are welcomed. Have your questions prepared with detailed information on patient history. You may fax or email information and questions prior to your phone consult. You will be billed/invoiced for actual time used. (see below)</font></P> <P align=left><font face="Arial" size="2"> For healthcare professionals diagnosis and treatment information and  protocols will be available in <u><a href="#Prelim">The Healthcare Professionals' Guide to Safe Sunlight and Vitamin D</a></u> <i>after publication of the book</i>.</font></P> <p><font size="2" face="Arial"><IMG src="Main_files/main_files/wb01330_.gif" border=0 width="37" height="37"> <i><u>The Healthcare Professionals' Guide to Safe Sunlight and Vitamin D</u></i> </font></b><font face="Arial"><font size="2"><i><b>is NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UNTIL AFTER PUBLICATION OF <u>NAKED AT NOON.</u> </b></i></font><b><font size="2"> </font></b> </font> <b> </p> <P align=left><i><font size="2" face="Arial">Physicians with questions about vitamin D should first order the Preliminary Report which contains a referenced Physician's Protocol and other materials. If questions remain after reviewing the Report call me. 1-707-769-1301 Extended questions concerning guidelines, treatment protocols and patient concerns will be invoiced as a professional consultation. </font></i><font size="2" face="Arial"> </font> </P> </b> <P align=left> <font size="2" face="Arial"> This copyrighted guide for physicians and other licensed healthcare professionals includes diagnostic and treatment guidelines and patient treatment protocols. It is designed to provide the charts, forms, and information necessary to give you, as a healthcare professional, the tools needed to effectively diagnose D deficiency and insufficiency. You are provided with the latest concepts regarding newly discovered roles of vitamin D.  The Guide also contains research summaries, conditions associated with D insufficiency or excess; a special section dealing with genetic alterations of the vitamin D endocrine system; the genomic functions (and malfunctions) of vitamin D and ways to address any problems you may encounter. These guidelines are critical for safe use of sunlight or vitamin D. It is not a substitute for the book. </font></P> <P align=left> <font size="2" face="Arial"> To really understand the subject both the book, <i> <font color="#000000"> <u>Naked at Noon</u>,</font></i> and the Guide are needed. The guide will be released shortly after the book publication Until release safe protocols are explained in the Preliminary Report packet.</font></P> <b> <P align=left><font face="Arial">               </font> </P> </body>