Wednesday, November 27, 2013

How Vitamin D Can Improve Your Health

By Rey Vetangelo


Most people know that being out in the sunlight can help improve their health. But what people don't realize is how crucial being out in the sunlight really is. When we are regularly exposed to sunlight, this gives our bodies the chance to convert the sun's rays into vitamin D. The circulation of vitamin D in our systems is very beneficial to our health for many reasons.

Not taking care of your skin can lead to more serious health risks, like skin cancer. Taking care of your skin will help you look and feel better and healthier. One of the best things you can do to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. What most people don't realize is that any excessive exposure to the sun is harmful for your skin.

Most people need about 10-15 minutes of sun exposure a day so their skin can absorb the vitamin D it needs. Any sun exposure beyond that does actually damage your skin. This damage is very gradual, and the effects only show over a long period of time. A way to combat this is to wear sunscreen whenever you are outside for long periods.

Use a sunscreen of at least SPF 15, but preferably higher. Reapply the sunscreen every 2 hours. You should reapply the sunscreen more often if you are swimming or sweating. It is also important to remember to try to be under a shaded area as much as you can while you are outside under the sun.

Most modern surgical procedures can be done as same-day procedures and allow the child to be taken home the same day. Some, however, will still require that the child stay at the hospital for a day or two for recovery and observation.

An additional way to get enough vitamin D is to eat foods that contain vitamin D. Unfortunately, not very many foods contain this crucial vitamin. The foods that do contain decent amounts of vitamin D are fish like salmon, tuna, and mackerel. There are also fairly decent amounts of vitamin D in cheese and egg yolks.

One of the most important things to remember is that vitamin D can greatly help people through the winter months. Because the sun is not out as much in the winter, many people experience vitamin D deficiencies at this time.

Smoking also breaks down the fibers in your skin that help it to be strong and elastic. In general, it is a good idea to avoid smoking. If you are already a smoker, meet with your doctor and try to figure out a plan so you can quit as soon as possible. Quitting smoking will help your health in many other areas besides just your skin health.

Eating a healthy and balanced diet can also be very beneficial for your skin. If you follow these simple tips, you will see the results and have healthier skin in no time. If you are taking care of your skin, odds are that you won't need electro surgery on your skin in the near future. Electro surgery can be painful and costly, and so it is a good idea to avoid things that will lead to electro surgery.




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