Estate Living Magazine Alfresco Living - Issue 36 December 2018 | Seite 47
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Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency
Lowered resistance to colds and flu
Constant unexplained tiredness
Back pain and aching joints
Unexplained chronic pain
Osteoporosis
Depression
serious, but there are also long-term cosmetic issues and the
pain and suff ering of even mild sunburn. Of course, it’s diff erent
for diff erent people. While no-one is immune to sunburn, people
with darker skin produce more melanin more quickly, which
protects them from UV damage, but it also means they need
longer sun exposure to manufacture vitamin D. On the other
hand, some paler people can barely walk across the road in
summer without getting sunburned.
Do something
It’s all about balance. And the best way to get the right amount of
sunshine is to do something outdoors – preferably not wearing
too much. A regular half-hour outdoor workout wearing shorts
and a sleeveless top can go a long way to regulating your vitamin
D intake. But, remember, it’s about balance. While sunshine is
a good thing, excessive sun exposure is never a good thing.
Regardless of your complexion, try to stay out of direct sun in the
middle of the day – especially in summer.
And balance your need for vitamin D with your own skin cancer
risk profi le. If you burn easily, it’s probably best you keep to the
high factor sunscreen and cover up when you go outdoors, get
your vitamin D levels tested and take a supplement if necessary.
And, if you have very dark skin, you need more sun exposure to
manufacture vitamin D, so it’s also worth getting your vitamin D
levels checked.
And where should you exercise?
Anywhere. But it’s best to not have to go too far from home.
That’s why estates with running or cycling tracks and outdoor
gyms or other fi tness areas are so popular. And it’s easy to make
them happen. While Gym Africa off ers a custom design service
for both outdoor and indoor gyms – from layout to building
associated spaces such as studios and changing rooms –
outdoor gyms are what they really love. And they do them better
than anyone else.
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