SOAK UP THE SUNSHINE VITAMIN
HEALTH BENEFITS OF VITAMIN D
It reduces the risks of depression. Studies have shown that those who are deficient in vitamin D become more prone to mood disorders and depression. To ensure that you support your mental health, step outside and get some happy, feel-good rays! It’s possibly linked to weight loss. While it’s not fully proven that vitamin D helps with weight loss, many studies have found links between vitamin D supplements and shedding a few pounds. In one study, one group of people taking vitamin D and calcium supplements lost more weight than another group taking placebos.
With spring on the horizon, we all will be able to get outdoors a little more and soak up some sun — and extra vitamin D! Bring on the picnics, pool days, hiking, sports activities, and leisurely walks through the park!
This spring, be sure to get outdoors and soak up some vitamin D; however, don’t forget to protect your skin, too! To avoid overexposure, only about 10–15 minutes a day of unprotected sun is recommended.
Let’s take a look at the many benefits this vitamin provides for our bodies.
It boosts your immune system. Vitamin D helps your body fight off sickness. In fact, it’s been proven that deficiencies in vitamin D are connected to an increased possibility of developing infections and autoimmune diseases such as the flu, heart disease, and diabetes. It counters osteoporosis. Osteoporosis, a loss in bone mass, is common as we get older. However, vitamin D is one of the key players in helping to slow down bone loss and prevent or treat osteoporosis so we can maintain a healthy skeletal system.
It prevents and helps multiple sclerosis.
Not only is vitamin D proven to lower a person’s chances of getting this horrible disease, but for those who already have it, it can also reduce symptoms or slow down the disease’s progression.
TARGET THAT TESTOSTERONE! 5 Ways to Naturally Increase Your Libido
Low testosterone often causes low libido, and many men and women attempt to increase their testosterone for a higher sex drive through injections. However, this solution misses the underlying health concerns that cause the body to believe there is a reason for increased survival measures.
on regulating cortisol and other stress- induced hormones, so producing testosterone is no longer a priority. This stress-hormone shift reinforces the idea that you’re in danger and that procreation isn’t what you need to be worried about at that moment. So if you’re stressed often due to work, your relationship, or other life events, your libido may drop as your body focuses on survival. Incorporate stress-relieving activities into your life, like meditation, journaling, quality time with others, or counseling. Add more protein to your diet. Protein has amino acids designed to help your body build muscle, and healthy testosterone levels inherently come with increased muscle mass. Eat a low-sugar diet. While it may be difficult, try eliminating excess sugar from your meals or drinks. This is because extra sugar in your diet actually
lowers your body’s ability to produce testosterone in the first place.
Get enough sleep. Testosterone levels increase at night. So if you sleep well, your testosterone levels will go up. If you have trouble sleeping at night, take some magnesium before bed to help you fall asleep and stay asleep through the night. Exercise! By using your muscles, your body will naturally produce more testosterone to build and maintain them. And typically, the more muscle groups you can activate, the more natural testosterone your body will produce. That’s why squats are a highly beneficial exercise for testosterone because they activate multiple muscle groups like your quads, hamstrings, and even your core. These lifestyle changes will naturally increase your body’s testosterone production and promote the return of healthy levels of libido!
So, how can you naturally fix low testosterone and low libido?
The most straightforward answer is to improve your overall health so your body can focus on getting your testosterone levels up. But when it comes to these health measures, here are a few key things you can do to target testosterone specifically.
Ensure your stress levels are under control. When you’re chronically stressed, your body focuses
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