Slow the Aging Process

Main article: HypovitaminosisD

Deficiency of vitamin D can result from a number of factors including: inadequate intake coupled with too little sunlight (UVB) exposure, disorders that limit its absorption from the gastrointestinal tract, conditions that impair transmitting of vitamin D into active metabolites, such as liver or kidney disorders and body characteristics such as skin color and body fat. Did you ever wonder why some people could eat all they want and not getting fat; while others are always fight extra pounds? Because the vitamin D and calcium status. Vitamin D from UV-B sunlight normalize food intake and normalize blood sugar by stimulating the Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (MSH), which is significant hormone in weight loss and energy production. Weight normalization is associated with higher levels of vitamin D and adequate calcium. Obesity is associated with vitamin-D deficiency. In fact, obese persons have impaired production of UV-B-stimulated D and impaired absorption of food source and supplemental D. Rarely deficiency can result from a number of hereditary disorders. Deficiency results in impaired bone mineralization, and leads to bone softening diseases. Calcium regulates the growth and repair of bones and strengthens your immune system. It can protect against osteoporosis and fight inflammation, which is a key component of stress-related aging. The sun has natural antibacterial properties as well, which used to treat skin disorders such as acne, eczema, and athlete's foot. And there is scientific evidence to suggest that the Vitamin D produced by sun exposure can help your body's ability to heal and maybe even prevent certain types of cancer.

So hey, go expose yourself to a little sunlight every day or follow me putting yourself on a weekly sun exposure program, besides being a relaxing time-out, may be the key to enjoying the benefits of increased vitality, health, and well-being.

So get out there and use the sun - it's the gift that keeps on giving!