Did you know that 75% of Americans have too little Vitamin D? ☀ Vitamin D is very important, as it plans a key role in reducing inflammation and boosting the immune system. 👉 If you don't get a lot of natural sunlight (and most of us don't), do not eat a whole-foods based diet, or have poor gut health or an autoimmune condition, you are more likely to have low Vitamin D.
Ideally, you should do a blood test before taking a Vitamin D supplement. Cholecalciferol, a fat-soluble vitamin D is the best type to supplement with. 👍 But you also want to make sure you are getting enough of other key nutrients, as these will help your body properly process and use the supplement.
-Magnesium-rich food. The Vitamin D Council recommends 500–700mg of magnesium per day. You can find magnesium in dark leafy greens, bananas, nuts, seeds, potatoes, strawberries and more!
-Vitamin K1 and K2 are important, too. These are found in kale, broccoli, sauerkraut, cabbage, spinach, brussel sprouts and chard.
-Vitamin A (Beta-carotene and retinol) works with Vitamin D to provide many basic biological processes. Vitamin A can be found in organ meats, dairy products, apricots, mango, leafy greens, etc. ... See MoreSee Less
Health isn’t just about the food you eat or the amount you exercise. You need to look at the whole picture which includes your mind, body, and soul! ... See MoreSee Less
You don't have to be an artist to make art in order to de-stress! 💕
In our busy culture, stress is one of the most significant contributors to accelerated brain degeneration. Stress is especially damaging to the hippocampus, the primary part of your brain responsible for learning and memory.
There are many ways to "de-stress," but a recent study shows great value in taking the time to create art to exercise the right side of the brain.🎨 For most of us, life is dominated by the left-brain. 🔢 The left side of the brain includes logical, fact-orientated, numerical and being analytical.
Taking the time to engage in more right-brain activities can improve cognition, learning and memory. Consider using more visuals, creative art, visionary and intuitive thinking to help with balancing both sides of the brain to working equally! 🖼You can color, sketch, cut clippings from magazines to create a vision board, or even build an awesome Lego tower with your kids!
👉If you are looking to have optimal brain function, ask my office how we can help you find ways to de-stress. ... See MoreSee Less
When you think of quitting, remember WHY you started! 💛 ... See MoreSee Less
