Over the last two decades doctors have been reporting the dangers associated with the sun. Over the same two decades the level of disease has exploded. Even with all the medical breakthroughs there have been, we are more unhealthy than we have ever been; Cancer is at an all time high, heart disease is the number one killer, obesity rates are growing higher and higher in both adults and children. Every year we are advised to take an ever-increasing number of drugs and vaccines to combat flu viruses and colds, and yet, these same doctors are bashing the most natural and potent disease fighter that we have; Vitamin D.
Vitamin D3 in its natural form comes from sunlight. If you live in an area where the sun is out almost everyday then this is the best way to get your Vitamin D3. Just 20-30 minutes in the sun is all it takes to build up your stores for the next 48hrs. The sunlight is absorbed into the layers of skin where it is transformed into the life-giving vitamin D3, and then it is distributed throughout the body via the blood stream.
Vitamin D3 affects over 3000 of the 6000 pieces of your DNA. Vitamin D3 is great for reducing inflammation, building and maintaining bones, supporting your immune system, improving your mood, rejuvenating skin and keeping the bowels cleaned and healthy. People who have adequate levels of D3 are at a lower risk developing rheumatism or multiple sclerosis. By adding more D3 to the diet symptoms of asthma have been found to be lowered. Vitamin D3, in general, supports the living functions of your body and promotes healing. It is the Vitamin of Life.
To get vitamin D3 from the sun, you don't need to lay around. It's funny how we think we have to be laying still. If you are walking to work or riding your bicycle on a sunny day, you will still be absorbing Vitamin D3 from the sun. For some people getting vitamin D might mean taking your lunch outdoors and eating in the park, or taking a walk on your lunch break. If the sunlight is touching your skin, then your body will be producing Vitamin D3. Remember, sunblock blocks all the UV light and prevents vitamin D3 production in your skin. So don't wear sunblock straight away. Ensure you get at least 20 minutes of sun before you cover up.
Fifteen years ago, doctors waged an all out war declaring how bad direct sunlight was for the skin, calling it the preemptor of cancer. While we must be careful not to to exceed a healthy level of sunshine, we must also be careful not to be afraid of a vital nutrient we need in order to function properly. Studies actually demonstrate that the more sunlight people have, the lower the risk they have of developing all forms of cancer except for skin cancer. Obviously if the skin is burnt from too much UV light then you can expect to increase your risk of skin damage and potential melanoma. Balance is the key!
But what if you live in a climate that offers very little sunshine? And what if you work in an occupation that keeps you indoors throughout the sunshine hours? These situations mean that you will need to supplement your Vitamin D with an oral Vitamin D3 capsule. These are easily found in health food stores. It is recommended that we take approximately 3000-5000 I.U(International Units) per day.
Everyone should be somewhat concerned about how much Vitamin D3 they are getting because it is essential for good health. Of course, all things in moderation is the rule, so don't overdo the sun, but don't neglect it's health benefits either.
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