Willow Healing Matters - Vitamin D
Vitamin D is something our bodies need to support our immune system and keep other systems going. But how do we know we are getting enough?
Here in Australia it is winter time. This means less time with our bodies in the sun getting a much needed hit of Vitamin D. Vitamin D is an integral part of our body’s immune system and without it we are not able to create certain minerals nor does our system keep functioning.
For most of us, we need to expose 90% of our body in the sun for up to 20 minutes in order to get enough sunlight. This will vary depending on your skin type and how often you are in the sun and what time of day it is (going out in the middle of the heat of the day in summer is not going to end well).
So what else does Vitamin D do for our bodies? I came across this little summary (I’m not sure where this came from but if you do let me know so I can acknowledge them!) -
To help put this in perspective, think about how you feel after a day at the beach. We often feel relaxed and tired, like our system has been recharged but we are ready to fall asleep at night. This is part of the impact of the sun on your body and working it’s magic.
So if you are feeling tired and, or unwell, take a moment to spend some time in the sun - soaking in the rays and recharging your Vitamin D levels to give you body the boost it needs.
How are you going to spend time in the sun?
Need more guidance on how to help boost your immune system? We can help you with a healing session or a medical intuition session.
Happy catching rays,
Catherine
willowhealing.org