Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Boosting Vitamin D when Days Go Short



We are constantly being bombarded with information about vitamin D - how much we need, how we need to get it, why we need to have it, the best form, and sometimes the negative aspects of vitamin D. But we believe that it is better to keep hearing about all this information than to forget and neglect.

Last week was day light savings time - fall back - our days are shortened and the sun keeps moving further and further away from us. So as we turn our noses to the sky hoping that the sun will force our eyes to squeeze close and our chilled skin willl feel the warmth of the huge glowing star of life we realize those days are soon to be over. It is sad, and our bodies recognize the absence of the sun immediately, it affects both our mental and physical health. This is why it is important to increase your vitamin D when you live in the winter tundra land of the Midwest.  (and all those other places where snow is a plenty.)

Here is some interesting benefits on why you should be stepping up your vitamin D intake.
 ( Via http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161618.php)
If this doesn't convince you - I would say, give it a shot. Some say, that if you are deficient then it may take a month of taking a supplement until you start feeling an effect. But I challenge you, start taking a vitamin D supplement and track your progress. The sun is here for a reason it creates life and sustains healthy living, so when you are not absorbing vitamin D through the solar queen grab some supplements. Ask your doctor if this right for you, or course.

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