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I read a article regarding vitamin D. I confused. Do I have to be directly under the sun. Or will just being outside work. In order to get vitamin D absorbed?
Just get them outside on a beautiful spring/summer/or fall day. My mom is in AL and she loves being outside all the time, residents need it. Weather they get vitamin. C or not
Yes, you have to be outside with the rays so it can get absorbed into your skin, not in the shade. Vitamin D cannot pass through windows or your windshield (if you're in your car). Lately, I've been doing research on the health benefits of sunlight and vitamin d. You can also watch youtube vids about it too. Lots of good info. I do about 15-30 minutes of sun soaking without sunscreen. Sunscreen blocks the vitamin d which is essential for the health. If you plan on staying longer outside, it's best to put on a "safe" sunscreen without harsh chemicals.
Another problem in the north is it's too cold outside to put on the shorts and tee to take a walk. This shouldn't be much of a problem in southern CA this year. You want to expose as much skin as possible to UV, since it is where the D3 is made. You need to be in direct sun. Taking a walk is a nice way to get your D3 and exercise at the same time.
An easier way to get D3 is to drink enriched milk or take a good supplement 2 or 3 times a week. I don't believe in the larger doses recommended on the labels unless one is known to be low in D3. Most people don't need that much.
Sunlight on the skin converts the cholesterol in the fatty layers to Vitamin D. It doesn't take long, you don't have to bake, just like the advice above. Glass does block UVB rays that promote conversion, but still admits the UVA sunlight that produces sunburn.
Just being outside will work but it depends on where you live. Example noon in Miami with the sun out in summer, wearing t-shirt and shorts you can get vitamin D in less than 15 minutes.... noon in Boston with the sun out in summer, it would take an hour. Forget trying to get Vit D in winter if you live up north.
My parents sit on their sun porch in winter and try to get Vit D from the sun, but I just read that you don't get Vit D through glass :(
As for Vitamin D pills, everyone needs to be careful not to over do it... let your doctor run blood work to see if one is deficient for that vitamin. Too much D can cause kidney problems, stomach upset and/or mental confusion.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Lately, I've been doing research on the health benefits of sunlight and vitamin d. You can also watch youtube vids about it too. Lots of good info. I do about 15-30 minutes of sun soaking without sunscreen. Sunscreen blocks the vitamin d which is essential for the health. If you plan on staying longer outside, it's best to put on a "safe" sunscreen without harsh chemicals.
An easier way to get D3 is to drink enriched milk or take a good supplement 2 or 3 times a week. I don't believe in the larger doses recommended on the labels unless one is known to be low in D3. Most people don't need that much.
It doesn't take long, you don't have to bake, just like the advice above. Glass does block UVB rays that promote conversion, but still admits the UVA sunlight that produces sunburn.
My parents sit on their sun porch in winter and try to get Vit D from the sun, but I just read that you don't get Vit D through glass :(
As for Vitamin D pills, everyone needs to be careful not to over do it... let your doctor run blood work to see if one is deficient for that vitamin. Too much D can cause kidney problems, stomach upset and/or mental confusion.