No one can care or know more about your body than you do.
The past year has shown how each of us is unique, and that it is a good idea to learn what will promote individual physical and mental health.
We’re building a community of people who are looking for more healing and less need for healthcare.
Vitamin D plays an important role in wellness and wellbeing. There are several ways to get Vitamin D- our systems are designed to get it from the sun, but there are obstacles to that. Northern latitudes in winter, constant use of sun block , and decreased metabolic efficiency after 50 or so interfere with the body's ability to produce sufficient Vitamin D.
You can supplement with Vitamin D, but this needs to be done thoughtfully and with the correct complimentary supplements. The best food source is Wild Alaska Salmon.
Vitamin D is fat soluble- too much is not good, and can be dangerous,so you want to know your vitamin D level. Ask your clinician for an order to have it checked at the lab.
Insurance may not cover it, you can check with different labs, prices can vary alot.
The days are getting longer, but it will be quite awhile before the snow melts. While you are enjoying the winterscape, check on your Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is complicated, and deficiency can be readily addressed, once it is identified. We'll post more about how Vitamin D works in the future.
Those I see regularly and those who live far away,especially those who pick up a conversation where we left off months or years ago
Help your body take care of you by drinking enough water; if you have a persistent cough, an accessible, economical treatment is being well hydrated.
Think of the cilia in your respiratory tract as hairs that protect your lungs. They work best when well hydrated- your body uses the water you drink to hydrate essential parts, including the cilia.
There are other things that can help, but reaching for water first, before things get severe can be a good idea.
Our bodies have great abilities to adapt to too much or too little water; because of this, we can be complacent and not notice when improving the quality or having a glass of water instead of a different beverage can improve how we feel. Filtered water in a glass or stainless water bottle is healthier than a plastic bottle.
If you are feeling hungry, listless or tired, have a big glass of water and notice if you feel better, there's a good chance it will help.
