Now, deep into the winter season it continues to be the cold and flu prevention. Hopefully you are already taking some preventive measures.

I know that you can hear it on the news H1NI flu vaccine and concerns about whether or not to release the family. You must make that decision according to the best available information. What I can not find the news, how to stay strong and healthy. There are some recommendations based on years of experience and some recent studies of vitamin A & vitamin D for example, in a place where 275 children live in Wisconsin care, they are tested for vitamin D deficiencies were supplemented with vitamin D that have been exposed to the H1N1 influenza In June 2009, when a new tenant, who was sick of the H1N1 virus has moved into the facility. Only 1 child had come down to the H1N1 flu. However, more than 70 staff members who have not been tested, and there was no additional vitamin D came down the flu symptoms. People who are ill and tested after the H1N1 showed a clear lack of Vitamin A & D, why not A & vitamin D deficiency that it is more susceptible to the H1N1 influenza? Mainly, these vitamins have been demonstrated to increase the exemption.

If you have not been tested for levels of vitamin D, you want to say why this is one of the most important vitamin to prevent colds and flu.

Vitamin D the ’sunshine vitamin’ because it only happens in the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight. Many people do not get nearly enough exposure to the sun, and if they have covered the skin with clothing or sun block to prevent the formation of vitamin D. We always knew that vitamin D, calcium in the bones of his entourage, but over the past decade the use of vitamin D have been discovered.

Vitamin D helps maintain a healthy immune system. This will help prevent colds and flu. Think about it, when colds and flu, and more during the darkest months of this year. Since 1940, fortified milk, vitamin D, which is the first vitamin to be manufactured in the lab, and added to our food supply. Vitamin D2 was formulated at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and very cheep to produce. The problem with D2 is not well activated vitamin D is converted in the body, and can be toxic in large doses. RDA, recommended daily dose was found to be a 400IUs shows that it is extremely low. Now remark that, since we lack vitamin D, and a lower quality of fortified foods, vitamin D deficiency is epidemic proportions.

Three ways to get adequate vitamin D levels

1. First, get your blood tested for vitamin D can be that a cheap test for you. Ask about the next appointment or e-mail me.

2. Choose foods that contain vitamin D. These foods fat. Low fat foods do not provide vitamin D in the food of the highest vitamin D Cod Liver Oil. Other sources of deep-water fatty fish such as salmon, oysters, organ meats, egg yolks and butter. Fortified foods include dairy products and grains, but the amounts can be capricious, and if the form of vitamin D2 is not readily comparable to the body. Also this should eat fat-enriched products such as fat-free milk will not help vitamin D level.

3. Take a supplement to get enough vitamin D levels as I have said, first get your blood tested, so I can help you determine the level of deficit. You can help to supplement.

To make enough vitamin A, the simplest way to do this to the consumer of fresh fruits and vegetables. Vitamin Source Cod Liver Oil is A. It is important to avoid too much vitamin A supplement form, because it can be toxic to eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables is the surest way to get the vitamin in the diet.

In addition to consuming more vitamin D and think about what your daily habits can also contribute to risk factors, the issue of colds and flu:

• You can not get enough rest, or do you want to get by on 6 hours of sleep or less?

• You eat or you’re snacking all day long?

• Is your digestion is working properly?

• Do you get regular exercise every week?

In all of these factors sound simple, but it takes a personal and a little effort that can take care of yourself. I can help you design a personal plan to strengthen the immune system to help manage the season of colds and flu. Feel free to call me or talk to me during the next appointment.