Almost everyone has heard of the Sunshine Vitamin, specifically Vitamin D which is produced in the skin when it is exposed to sunshine (UV light).
Most also have heard of rickets (a bone disease due to Vitamin D deficiency) but that is extremely rare in today’s modern society. It is due to the fact that Vitamin D is very important for bone and calcium balance in the body. What many don’t know is that Vitamin D has also been implicated in cancer protection and immune system function as well as some other body functions, and can regulate the expression of up to 50 different genes in our bodies.
The most surprising thing I have learned over the past several years in evaluating clients for a variety of complaints from fatigue to weight gain is that over 90% of women have low levels of vitamin D. Some have even been told their Vitamin D levels were normal because their level came back within the laboratories “normal” range (30-100). Ideally your Vitamin D level should be 60-80.
How is it possible to be Vitamin D deficient in the Sunshine State? Well, it’s probably due to sunscreen or sun avoidance due to concerns over skin aging or skin cancer. We absorb less dietary Vitamin D as we grow older and produce less in the kidney as well.
If you’re fatigued, gaining weight, or just not feeling yourself… get your Vitamin D level checked. Call to schedule a consultation so we can discuss your concerns and help you achieve your optimum health.
michael f. lesser, md
medical director, essentials medi-spa and salon
board certified
fellowship trained advanced metabolic medicine and anti-aging
Michaela L.
Great spa! Very beautiful and calming atmosphere. The relaxation room and locker room are modern, well kept, and relaxing. Everyone I encountered was kind and helpful.
Chrisppy H.
I treated my 74-year-old mother to a birthday facial, and the staff and experience at Essentials Medispa & Salon were outstanding. Check-in was seamless, the team was so polite, and the facial itself was a little slice of heaven. I highly recommend Essentials for anyone who needs a break from the world or as a special treat for a loved one or occasion.
Maureen O.
I was visiting family from out of town and was incredibly tight from my flight. I booked a massage and was pleasantly surprised at how nice this spa was! I left feeling so much better.
