Sun Exposure can help regulate circadian rhythm and help you to stop waking up as often in the middle of the night.
If you feel like you get enough sun exposure or sun exposure is difficult to get with your other commitments, then speak to one of our friendly Naturopaths here at Botanica Medica.
Did you also know that Vitamin D is very important in the production of the sleep-regulating hormone melatonin.
People whose exposure to sunlight may be minimal can suffer from insufficient amounts of vitamin D, which is required for calcium metabolism to prevent osteoporosis. Sunshine is the stimulus to vitamin D formation in skin.
Vitamin D is also good for the immune system and may help in reducing inflammation.
Many People believe that eating a well balanced diet provides all the vitamins and minerals necessary for good health. In ideal circumstances, this is the case, but in reality there are many reasons why you need vitamin supplements to cope with living in the twentieth century environment. Taking vitamins when required is a safe method of optimising your dietary sources of nutrients, providing you follow the instructions on the product labels and or your practitioners advice.
At Botanica Medica we have Naturopaths available Monday to Saturday with some after hours appointments. If you feel that your not getting the most from what you eat or your body is telling you you may need some nutritional help, call and make an appointment with one of our friendly reception staff on 8271-1827.
Botanica Medica is located at 97-99 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood ph 08 8271-1827
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