I love going to the spa. It’s relaxing and rejuvenating...and I get to indulge my inner princess. Are you with me on this? For most of us, the spa is a little slice of heaven. And a major guilty pleasure.
So, what if I told you that you don’t need to qualify the “pleasure” part of that phrase with the “guilt” part? What if I told you going to the spa was more than just an indulgence? That it’s actually good for you?
Are you getting enough vitamin D? Probably not.
Would you feel any symptoms if you had low levels? Nope.
Does it matter? Big. Fat. Yes.
Why is vitamin D important?
A couple of weeks ago a new class showed up on my favourite yoga website (which, incidentally, is the single best way I’ve found to get yoga into my daily life). The class was called: Radiant Mom Yoga, taught by a lovely yoga instructor named Janet Stone.
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Kim Foster, MD, is a family doctor, writer and mom. She is passionate about healthy living and preventive health. That passion notably includes chocolate. And pinot noir.
As a mother, Dr. Kim knows how hard it is to make healthy choices…when ordering takeout is just so damn easy. She is dedicated to helping moms find that sweet spot between positive lifestyle habits and the little indulgences that make life pleasurable.
At YMC she’ll be blogging a sparkling cocktail of health advice. But no preaching. Dr. Kim knows that not everything works for everybody. And don’t stress over “perfect”. Balance is a nice ideal but, really, only critical when crossing a room in four-inch heels.
Ready to rock your health? She’s ready to help.
Follow Dr. Kim on Twitter: @DrKimFoster
Visit her at: Savvy Health
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