Spring is (almost) here! 🌸🌷🌻

We are officially three months into the 2025! With spring just around the corner, we are cleaning, buds are blossoming, the sun is shining, and our bodies still deserve all the love we were planning on giving in on January 1.

There are plenty of natural ways to boost your immunity and feel your best as we change seasons.

1. Get outside! Start transitioning some of your training sessions outdoors to reap the benefits of the fresh air and sunshine. ☀️
2. Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables: The gut microbiome is vital to feeling good and proper health; fuel your body with fiber-rich foods as well as probiotics and plenty of hydration. 🍓🍍🥕
3. Sleep regimen: Our bodies must adjust to the clock adjustment as well as the daylight hours becoming longer. During these transition periods, it is important to maintain sleep hygiene. 💤
4. Stress management: Chronic stress can weaken the immune system. Increase activities like mindfulness meditation, deep breathing exercises, or engaging in hobbies to help manage stress levels. 🧘🧘‍♀️
5. Take your supplements: Keep your body health by continuing to take the supplements recommended to you. Even if you don’t feel any different, your cells are thanking you! 💊

Supplement (#2) of the Month: Vitamin D

Supplementing vitamin D is important for almost everyone, but us Washington people, it can be even more important. Here are a few reasons why vitamin D might be important to keep in your supplement stack:

1. Limited Sunlight: Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies produce it when our skin is exposed to sunlight, specifically ultraviolet B (UVB) rays. In Washington, the cloudy weather, shorter daylight hours, and the northern latitude make it harder to get enough sunlight during much of the year. Without sufficient sunlight, it becomes difficult to produce enough vitamin D naturally.
2. Role in Immune Function: Vitamin D plays a crucial role in supporting the immune system. It helps the body fight off infections and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases. During the winter months, when we are indoors more and immune systems might be weaker, vitamin D supplementation can provide a boost to help keep the immune system strong.
3. Bone Health: Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption in the gut, which helps maintain healthy bones and teeth. Inadequate levels of vitamin D can lead to bone issues like osteopenia or osteoporosis.
4. Mood and Mental Health: There’s evidence suggesting a link between low vitamin D levels and depression. Supplementing with vitamin D may help improve mood and alleviate negative mental health symptoms.
5. Chronic Disease Prevention: Research suggests that adequate vitamin D levels are associated with a lower risk of several chronic diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Given the difficulty of getting enough vitamin D from food alone, especially in places with limited sunlight, supplementation can be an effective preventive measure.

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