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15 Facts you need to know about Vitamin D and Sunlight Exposure

Vitamin D prevents osteoporosis, depression, prostate cancer and breast cancer, and even effects diabetes and obesity. Vitamin D is perhaps the single most underrated nutrient in the world of nutrition. That’s probably because it’s free; your body makes it when sunlight touches your skin. Truth is, most people don’t know the real story on vitamin D and health.




Beautiful Vitamin D Foods

1. Vitamin D is produced by your skin in response to exposure to ultraviolet radiation from natural sunlight.

2. The healing rays of natural sunlight that generate vitamin D in your skin cannot penetrate glass. So you don’t generate vitamin D when sitting in your car or home.

3. It is nearly impossible to get adequate amounts of vitamin D from your diet. Sunlight exposure is the only reliable way to generate vitamin D in your own body. Our bodies can produce vitamin D on their own when exposed to sunlight but the skin must be free of sunscreen, sun blocks and clothing, which all interfere with the process.

4. A person would have to drink 10 tall glasses of vitamin D fortified milk each day just to get minimum levels of vitamin D into their diet.

5. The farther you live from the equator, the longer the exposure you need to the sun in order to generate vitamin D. Canada, the UK and most US states are far from the equator.

6. People with dark skin pigmentation may need 20 to 30 times as much exposure to sunlight as fair-skinned people to generate the same amount of vitamin D. This is why prostate cancer is epidemic among black men—it is a simple but widespread sunlight deficiency.

7. Sufficient levels of vitamin D are crucial for calcium absorption in your intestines. Without sufficient vitamin D, your body cannot absorb calcium, rendering calcium supplements useless.

8. Chronic vitamin D deficiency cannot be reversed overnight; it takes months of vitamin D supplementation and sunlight exposure to rebuild the body’s bones and nervous system.

9. Even weak sunscreens (SPF 8) block your body’s ability to generate vitamin D by 95%. Sunscreen products can actually cause disease by creating a critical vitamin deficiency in the body.

10. It is impossible to generate too much vitamin D in your body from sunlight exposure: your body will self-regulate and only generate what it needs.

11. If it hurts to press firmly on your sternum, you may be suffering from chronic vitamin D deficiency right now.

12. Vitamin D is activated in your body by your kidneys and liver before it can be used.

13. Having kidney disease or liver damage can greatly impair your body’s ability to activate circulating vitamin D.

14. Even though vitamin D is one of the most powerful healing chemicals in your body, your body makes it absolutely free. No prescription required.

Adapted from “The Healing Power of Sunlight and Vitamin D: An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Michael Holick,” by Mike Adams

Health and Happiness!
Christine Campbell

Contact me at christinecampbell@yahoo.com for a free health analysis and strategy session! Let's make your life better, together.

Top 10 Reasons to exercise

     Exercise may be the closest thing to the fountain of youth. Not only does regular activity strengthen your muscles and improve heart and lung function, but it can also reduce your risk of major diseases, stimulate the growth of new brain cells, and even add years to your life. Studies show just 30 minutes of physical activity on most days is all that's required to reap big benefits.

The range of health bonuses now attributed to exercise has surprised even doctors. Research suggests that workouts may do the following:

1. Keep you young. Workouts such as brisk walking or cycling boost the amount of oxygen consumed during exercise. Improving your aerobic capacity by just 15 to 25 percent would be like shaving 10 to 20 years off your age. Aerobic exercise may also stimulate the growth of new brain cells in older adults.

2. Reduce infections. Moderate workouts temporarily rev-up the immune system by increasing the aggressiveness or capacity of immune cells. That may explain why people who exercise catch fewer colds.

3. Prevent heart attacks. Not only does exercise raise "good" HDL cholesterol and lower blood pressure, but new research shows it reduces arterial inflammation, another risk factor for heart attacks and strokes.

4. Ease asthma. New evidence shows that upper-body and breathing exercises can reduce the need to use an inhaler in mild cases of asthma.

5. Control blood sugar. Exercise helps maintain a healthy blood-sugar level by increasing the cells' sensitivity to insulin and by controlling weight. Regular brisk walking can significantly cut the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

6. Protect against cancer. Exercise may reduce the risk of colon-cancer by speeding waste through the gut and lowering the insulin level. It may also protect against breast and prostate cancer by regulating hormone levels.

7. Combat stress. Regular aerobic exercise lowers levels of stress hormones. For many people, exercise helps relieve depression as effectively as antidepressant medication.

8. Relieve hot flashes. Increasing fitness by walking or practicing yoga enhances mood and reduces some menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes and night sweats.

9. Protect men's health. Pelvic exercises help prevent erectile dysfunction and possibly benign prostate enlargement, a common cause of urinary problems.

10. Prolong life. Studies lasting many years have consistently shown that being active cuts the risk of premature death by about 50 percent for men and women.

Adapted from Consumers Reports, September, 2007

Could It Be Adrenal Fatigue?

Could It Be Adrenal Fatigue?

Daily living causes much stress, which is not easy on the adrenal glands.

The adrenal glands (also known as suprarenal glands) are the triangle-shaped endocrine glands that sit atop the kidneys. They are chiefly responsible for regulating the stress response through the synthesis of corticosteroids and catecholamine, including cortisol and adrenaline.

When the adrenals are tired, the body may experience a number of different symptoms. The most common symptoms caused by tired or worn-out adrenal glands are:

 Excessive sweating or perspiration from little activity

 Lower back pain and/or knee weakness or pain, especially on the side

 Dark circles under the eyes

 Dizziness

 Muscle twitches

 Low blood sugar

 Heart palpitations

 Sensitivity to light, or difficulty seeing at night

 A craving for salt

 Low stamina for stress, and easily irritated

 Excessive mood responses after eating carbohydrates such as pasta, breads and sugar

 Chronic infections (bacterial, viral, fungal, yeast)

 Low blood pressure

 Light-headedness on standing up

 Tired but wired feeling, poor sleep

 Cravings for sweets and carbs, intolerance to alcohol

 Premature aging

 Dry, unhealthy skin with excess pigmentation

 Lack of libido

 Cystic breasts

 Tendency to startle easily

 Negative response to thyroid hormone

If you suspect you might have tired adrenals, address it right away. Adrenal glands are extremely important to a healthy immune system. They are necessary for proper thyroid function.

Natural Ways to Support Your Adrenals
Get some sleep. You must rest if you are going to help your adrenals get stronger. That means going to bed every night by 10 p.m. Make this a priority and stick with it. Your adrenals need their beauty sleep!

 Eliminate sugar and processed carbs. Sugar and simple carbs (junk!) put stress on the adrenals. Adrenal glands help to regulate blood sugar levels.

 Eat clean animal protein foods, organic vegetables, fruits, nuts, legumes, beans and grains.

 Quit the coffee habit and drink plenty of fresh filtered water every day.

Adapted from www.nutri-meds.com.

Plant based Diet for Athletes

I am a huge fan of Kimberly Snyder of the Beauty Detox Solution. I think she is one of the most legitimate nutritionists out there and I love following her blog. She is a huge inspiration to me! I have a lot of athletic friends and men in my life that love to be muscular and strong. Thing is, I see them inhaling massive amounts of meat and processed protein bars and shakes and it makes me cringe. Yes, you may grow but eyyyy, your poor liver and PH balance - completely off. Their diets and performance could be so much better with a few tweaks! Kimberly just released this great article on plant based protein sources and nutrition for athletes. If you are looking for alternative alkaline protein sources and a bit more info on the benefits click here!

Plant Based Diet for Athletes by Kimberly Snyder

Health, Beauty and Happiness!
Christine

Glamorously Healthy on Pinterest!

I recently discoved this amazing new site Pinterest! It is so much fun and a great way to express yourself, collect and display your favorite things, save recipes, create vision boards....check out my glam healthy boards for some inspiring and beautiful healthy tips!!

Here is an example of what you will find on my GlamHealthy Board!

Greek Yogurt Strawberries - Just dip in the yogurt and Freeze!! Delicious and healthy treat!

Young Living Peppermint Oil. Great for headaches, bug bites, skin irritations, and as a mental pick-me-up

Make your Body - Make your Life - Make Yourself

Click here to check out my GlamHealthy Board!
Glamorously Healthy Pinterest


Have a wonderful Wednesday beauties!!

Health, Beauty and Happiness,
Christine Campbell

Former Miss Chinatown USA goes Green!

If ever there was a more perfect example of a Glamorously Healthy Women, this is it!!  This is my friend Betty, former Miss China town USA, enjoying one of my homemade Green Smoothies. It was her pre-grammy meal to keep her full of energy and glow for the entire day! Here is an inside secret - Betty did not like Green smoothies the first time I shared one with her but now - after reaping the benefits of them and feeling better than ever she is an avid smoothie enjoyer. Just one more example of how beautifying and powerful this beverage is!! If you haven't already whip one up! They are truly delicious once you get used to them!! Here is a link to the recipe...

Glamorously Healthy Green Smoothie!!! Be beautiful.

Health and Happiness!
Christine