Most people who practice yoga will say how good it makes them feel. A recent study has reported that yoga does indeed improve mood, reduces anxiety and positively effects levels of the neurotransmitter GABA (often the target of anti-anxiety medications) compared to walking at the same energy-burning level.So, while all exercise is good for mood, yoga may give you that little bit more!
Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine Vol 16, No 11, 2010, pp. 1145–1152.
Vitamin D supplements are currently hot sellers. Let me tell you why.
Many people are being diagnosed with Vitamin D deficiency measured by blood sample.The main cause is reduced exposure to sunlight due to sunburn/cancer protection behaviours, being housebound or always wearing clothing that fully covers the body.Rather than roasting in the sun, supplementation is a safer way to increase those Vitamin D levels.
Vitamin D has long been known to play a role in bone health but it has also been found to be potentially beneficial in improving immune function (specifically in autoimmune diseases), cardiovascular health, may reduce rates of some cancers, improves activity of insulin, reduces psoriasis symptoms, and may reduce chronic pain and depression.
So if you associate with any of the factors above, speak to your healthcare practitioner about checking your vitamin D levels.
