Tuesday, August 16, 2011

History of Chickenpox and more!

Chickenpox was first identified by the Persian scientist Muhammad ibn Zakariya ar-Razi (865–925), known to the West as "Rhazes", who clearly distinguished it from smallpox and measles.

Keep your risk low of getting sick from chicken pox and it's repeat manifestation called shingles, by keeping your intake of vitamin D steady.
Dr. R. Veith of the University of Toronto, a vitamin D specialist, suggested we all take 10,000 iu's a day  as a proper dose to stay well. 
And read another paper recommending the safety of 10,000 iu's a day. 


And if you want to read more about chicken pox here is a Wikipedia link.

To your health