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Did you know, that according to a study by BMC Public Health, 91 percent of indoor workers have insufficient vitamin D levels? While vitamin D levels differ by occupation, spending your days inside at your desk might mean that you are missing out on the vital vitamin. Vitamin D is naturally found in a few foods such as sardines, salmon, tuna and eggs. There are also many fortified products like milk and yogurt available.
Unfortunately our diet will not supplement the amount of vitamin D that we need to survive. The typical diet in North America does not provide more than 5% of the vitamin D that our bodies need for optimal health. However skin exposure to the sun provides the largest quantity of vitamin D and can prevent health outcomes that come with a vitamin D deficiency.
A lack of vitamin D in our body has been linked to diseases such as cancer, heart disease, mental health issues and immune dysfunction. It is an important vitamin to have in our body as it promotes bone growth, prevents osteoporosis and also reduces inflammation. But with limited outdoor time for office workers, we don’t generate as much vitamin D from sun exposure as we should.
With the threat of skin cancer at large, it is no surprise that we don’t go out into the sun more often. As a population we have heard conflicting statements to do with the sun. Experts say that it is important to expose as much skin to the sun as possible during the middle of the day, while taking care not to get burnt. Sun exposure is healthy in regard to vitamin D levels, as long as it’s at a sufficient amount.
Here are a few changes you can make in your daily office life to ensure you are getting more of the sunshine vitamin:
Incorporate a Workplace Wellness Program
Workplace Wellness Programs often include education about the importance of adequate vitamin D levels. This can help prevent adverse health outcomes linked to vitamin D deficiency in the workers. It also means that you have a program that will support and motivate you along your journey to optimal health. Visit www.myOptimity.com to see how we can help you take that extra step to improving the health of employees by taking the proactive approach.
Optimity syncs in your calendar in order for it to make helpful suggestions that benefit your health such as:
A lack of vitamin D in our body has been linked to diseases such as cancer, heart disease, mental health issues and immune dysfunction. It is an important vitamin to have in our body as it promotes bone growth, prevents osteoporosis and also reduces inflammation. But with limited outdoor time for office workers, we don’t generate as much vitamin D from sun exposure as we should.
With the threat of skin cancer at large, it is no surprise that we don’t go out into the sun more often. As a population we have heard conflicting statements to do with the sun. Experts say that it is important to expose as much skin to the sun as possible during the middle of the day, while taking care not to get burnt. Sun exposure is healthy in regard to vitamin D levels, as long as it’s at a sufficient amount.
Here are a few changes you can make in your daily office life to ensure you are getting more of the sunshine vitamin:
Incorporate a Workplace Wellness Program
Workplace Wellness Programs often include education about the importance of adequate vitamin D levels. This can help prevent adverse health outcomes linked to vitamin D deficiency in the workers. It also means that you have a program that will support and motivate you along your journey to optimal health. Visit www.myOptimity.com to see how we can help you take that extra step to improving the health of employees by taking the proactive approach.
Optimity syncs in your calendar in order for it to make helpful suggestions that benefit your health such as:
- Host your next meeting outside
- Take Calls Outside
- Outdoor Lunch Breaks
- Squeeze in a Walk
Vitamin D is vital to our health, so it is crucial to ensure that you are getting enough of it, either through the sun, the food you are eating, or supplements. Successful companies continue to support the wellbeing of their employees, here at Optimity we can help adopt and design a system that’s best for the needs of your employees. Send us a message and we’ll help you get started engage@myoptimity.com.
