Your
body tells you that you’re missing something even though you’re doing all the
right things. That thing you can figure out could be a low level of vitamin D. The
human body makes its own vitamin D. Exposure to sunlight is the catalyst for
the hormone in the skin.
Many
people spend countless hours indoors where sun exposure is limited. This fact
may be a root cause for many illnesses. Although you can’t turn back the hands
of time, good nutrition is one of the best ways to encourage your body to be at
its best (where vitamin D is concerned). A lack of vitamin D can cause…
1.
Fatigue: There is
mounting evidence that vitamin D deficiencies are associated with fatigue and
sleep disorders. Low levels of vitamin D levels were prevalent in fatigued
people. Taking more vitamin D can improve these symptoms.
2.
Depression: Vitamin D receptors have been found
in many parts of the brain (including in areas linked to depression). There is
a link between low levels of vitamin D in the blood and depression symptoms. It’s
unclear what that link is.
3.
A
sweaty forehead: Sweatiness on the forehead is one of the first
classic noticeable signs of vitamin D deficiency. If you look like you’re
glowing even when your body temperature and activity levels are normal, you may
need more vitamin D.
4.
Painful
bones: Adults who don’t get enough vitamin
D often have aches and pains in their muscles and bones (especially in the
winter). Their joints are stiffer in the morning. Soft bones are more likely to
bow and fracture than ones that are healthy and hard.
5.
Erectile
dysfunction(ED): Men
with severe ED had lower levels of vitamin D than those with mild cases. Men
diagnosed with ED often have cardiovascular disease. This is also associated
with a lack of vitamin D. Treatment of vitamin D deficiency may decrease the
risk of ED.
6.
Stress
fractures: Without vitamin D3,
calcium doesn’t get absorbed properly. This is critical to preventing bones
from becoming thin and brittle. People who participate in higher-impact
activities may need greater levels of vitamin D to reduce their risk of stress
fractures.
7.
Poor
athletic performance: Insufficient
vitamin D may impact fitness levels and muscle function. You may not even
realize you’re not performing at your best. “Vitamin D deficiency is linked to
increased inflammation. After intense exercise, the body is inflamed. If
adequate amounts of vitamin D are already in the bloodstream, then the speed of
recovery from intense exercise is increased
8.
Contagious
to illnesses: Vitamin D deficiencies are associated with depressed immune
systems. You’ll catch whatever is going around if your immune system isn’t
functioning properly. Adults who have low levels of vitamin D are more likely
to report having had a recent cold, cough, or upper respiratory infection.
Higher levels of vitamin D may also help decrease recovery time from the flu.
“Sunlight is more powerful than
any drug; it is safe, effective, and available free of charge. If it could be
patented, it would be hyped as the greatest medical breakthrough in history.
It’s that good.”
(Mike Adams, natural health researcher and author)
Vitamin D can be found in the
following food sources: Shiitake (or Button) Mushrooms, Mackerel, Sockeye Salmon, Herring, Sardines, Catfish, Tuna, Cod Liver Oil, and
Free-Range Eggs.
The benefits of
vitamin D help support…
1. Calcium absorption in the gut.
2. Strong, healthy teeth and hair.
3. Cellular growth and healthy cell activity.
4. Against general irritation and swelling.
5. The promotion of skeletal health.
6. Postmenopausal women and African-American men.
Vitamin D
is called the “sunshine vitamin.” When sunlight hits the
skin, it stimulates the production of vitamin D from cholesterol. A sensible
amount of sun reduces your risk of several cancers and other serious health
conditions.
Ninety
to ninety-five percent of vitamin D comes from the sun. It is advised to go out
in the sun (without sun block) for about fifteen minutes a day for at least
three times a week in spring and summer, which will boost your vitamin D
levels. You might be amazed at all the benefits simple sunshine has for your
body:
Sunshine (vitamin D)...
1. Provides
cheerfulness and weight loss (by increasing serotonin levels)
2. Reduces heart disease
3. Prevents diabetes
4. Beats Seasonal Affective Disorder
(SAD) during the Fall and Winter
5. Helps prevent multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease of the central
nervous system
6. Prevents cavities
7. Relieves aches and pains
8. Reduces risk of cancers
(other than skin-related)
9. Boosts fertility (and testosterone levels in men)
10.
Gives you more energy
11.
Eases inflammatory bowel
disorders (IBD)
12.
Beats abnormal periods,
unwanted body hair and infertility
13.
Helps heal skin conditions (like psoriasis, acne, and eczema)
14.
Encourages
the production of white blood cells, which helps to boost your immune system. [i]
“Natural sunlight’s benefits are
not limited to vitamin D production. As light enters the eyes, photoreceptors
convert the light into nerve impulses that travel along the optic nerve to the
brain. These impulses trigger the hypothalamus gland to send neurotransmitters
to regulate the automatic functions of the body, such as blood pressure, body
temperature, respiration, digestion, sexual function, moods, immune and
hormonal modulation, and circadian rhythm. “ (John Maher, DC, DCCN, FAAIM)
[i] Sources used:
·
“10 Foods High in Vitamin D” Dr. Edward Group
·
“15 Reasons Why the Sun is Good for You and Its Importance” by
Mirror.CO.UK
·
“9 Signs That Could Mean
you’re Not Getting Enough Vitamin D” by Stacey Feintuch
This topic was suggested
by my wife, Bobbi.
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