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Why test your vitamin D status?
As we enter the Winter months and sunlight begins to decline in our northern climate many of us run the risk of having sub-optimal vitamin D levels. This is because vitamin D is primarily made via the action of sunlight on our skin. Ensuring we expose our faces and arms to some daily sunshine can be as important for our health and wellbeing as a good diet.
Severe vitamin D deficiency results in the classic signs of Rickets.However, sub-optimal vitamin D levels can lead to more subtle symptoms of bone health such as osteopenia and ultimately osteoporosis.
More commonly, low vitamin D levels has a detrimental effect on our immunity - hence the prevalence of flu & bronchial symptoms in the winter months. Sunshine and daylight is as important to healthy cell function as a diet rich in nutrients, a well hydrated body,daily movement (exercise)and the excretion of waste. A shortfall, can lead to increased susceptibilty to DNA damage (cancer).
Those individuals who regularly suffer from SAD syndrome as the days get shorter will realise the impact that lack of sunshine and vitamin D production has on our mood hormones.
Testing blood levels of vitamin D via a simple home-test kit can allow you and your practitioner to assess what level of supplementation you need to support you through the darkest months.
DISCLAIMER: Unprotected sun exposure in strong mid-day sunlight in the summer months or while abroad is detrimental to health and can cause burning & serous skin damage. However, sensible levels of sun exposure is important for our health. Balance and avoiding extremes in all health-related issues is key.
Boost Your Immune System & Start 2013 in good health!!......
Do you have signs of inflammation which suggest your immune system is under stress ?
Stress & overly busy lifestyles can firstly impact on our digestive function(causing bloating, constipation, IBS symptoms, reflux, excessive gas, stomach discomfort...).
The health of our digestive system is key to a healthy immune function (over 70% of our immune system is located in the gut).
Signs that our immune system is struggling may be any of the following:
frequent colds and infections
eczema/asthma/ sinusitis/food sensitivities/arthritis
autoimmune diseases
migraines
depression
Some common Immune boosting food and supplements
Nutrient rich/low sugar diet (fresh vegetables, fruit and quality protein foods)
Anti-inflammatory omega 3 fish oils
Vitamin C & flavanoids
Probiotics
Vitamin D & vitamin A
Zinc
phytonutrients and herbs
Do you have signs of inflammation which suggest your immune system is under stress ?
Stress & overly busy lifestyles can firstly impact on our digestive function(causing bloating, constipation, IBS symptoms, reflux, excessive gas, stomach discomfort...).
The health of our digestive system is key to a healthy immune function (over 70% of our immune system is located in the gut).
Signs that our immune system is struggling may be any of the following:
frequent colds and infections
eczema/asthma/ sinusitis/food sensitivities/arthritis
autoimmune diseases
migraines
depression
Some common Immune boosting food and supplements
Nutrient rich/low sugar diet (fresh vegetables, fruit and quality protein foods)
Anti-inflammatory omega 3 fish oils
Vitamin C & flavanoids
Probiotics
Vitamin D & vitamin A
Zinc
phytonutrients and herbs