Thirsty Thursday’s is the wellness blog for Anderson Therapeutics. If you‘ve spent time on my website you’ve read my 3 Key Concepts to Live Well and Be Well, they are to Soothe – Nourish – Rest.
Consider the second concept: Nourish. In regards to our monthly topic, we get Vitamin D in our food…right? Tricky answer. Yes, and no.
Most foods don’t contain Vitamin D and those that do often won’t provide you with enough to meet your daily recommendations. Realize that low Vitamin D levels can harm our bones, reduce our mobility, and contribute to feelings of fatigue. Too much Vitamin D on the other hand (over 4000 IU daily) sends us to the bathroom more often with excessive urine output, and may lead to kidney stones.
Too much is not a good thing in regards to Vitamin D supplementation. Sunlight is my personal preference to gain my Vitamin D. I take a sunshine break in the morning or while walking at lunch to get my 10-20 minutes of sunshine. This mini sunshine break also improves my mood. I feel better and maintain a healthy Vitamin D level in my bloodstream. Pay attention to your body and know your Vitamin D levels, this is an important nutrient that you can modify with daily behavior. Take charge!
Be Well!
Tiffany
*I am a Health Coach and Certified Health Education Specialist. This advice is not meant to replace medical care.