Part 2: Raise Your Vitamin D Levels

Spending time outdoors helps your body synthesize vitamin D. Most Americans are deficient in vitamin D - if you are one of these, try one of these options:

• Go outside first thing each morning to enjoy your cup of coffee or tea. You will spend about 20 minutes outdoors before the sun can do damage to your skin, yet your whole body will benefit by increasing its levels of vitamin D.

• Take an evening walk before the sun sets  

• Water your plants before the sun is too high or too low

• Take a vitamin D supplement! Most adults can take 2,000 - 5,000 IU daily with no problem. Want to get your vitamin D levels tested? Ask your doctor to check your 25-hydroxy vitamin D score. The healthiest people score 60-80 ng/mL or use DirectLabs to order your own test at a very discounted price!