Vitamin D importance

Vitamin D is a sunshine vitamin. It is formed in the skin by exposing skin to sun's UV-B rays. Skin should be exposed to sun at least for 15 minutes. In summer, go out in sun in morning and evening and in winter you can go out even in afternoon. Play out door games in sun. Vitamin D mainly helps in absorption of calcium. It also helps in absorption of phosphates, magnesium and zinc.
         Vitamin D's importance starts right from childhood. During childhood establishment of healthy bones that do not change in shape due to weight bearing is important.
           Deficiency of vitamin D can lead to many problems:
           1)It can cause skeletal deformities known as Rickets
           2)Children learn lately to walk.
           3)Difficulty in climbing stairs in adolescents.
           4)It can also cause bone pain
           5)It can cause osteoporosis, stress fractures
           6)Deficiency can cause colon, prostrate, breast, pancreas cancer.
           7)Deficiency during pregnancy increases risk of Type 1 Diabetes,                             arthritis, multiple sclerosis, schizophrenia.
  Vitamin D also prevents skin diseases like psoriasis, chronic utricaria. It is needed for good mental health.
  Vitamin D supplements should be taken in medical supervision. High levels of Vitamin D can cause headache, vomiting, raised pressure in brain.

Stress Management

Stress is common problems we face in our daily life. It may be work pressure, financial problem, exam fear, relationships etc. Too much of stress will put you in a bad mood. It also results in problems like depression, blood pressure, heart disease. Here are some ways to reduce stress:

Calming scents:
When you sniff something you like, you will breathe more deeply. Your blood pressure lowers and your heart rate gets slow all of which will relax you. Engage yourself in this fragrance when you are in stress. If you don't have your calming scents near you, then just take 4-5 deep breaths. 

Speak slowly:
When you feel surrounded by stress, speak slowly than usual. You will find yourself thinking more clearly and reacting more responsibly. Stressed people talk fast and breathlessly. Speaking slowly will make you less anxious.

Have stress busting foods:
Research show that several foods boost the level of Serotonin(a calming brain chemical). They can also reduce levels of Cortisol and Adrenaline(these are stress hormones). A nutritious diet can combat the impact of stress.