Fast Facts
Bone Up On
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is important for all ages. Children and young adults need
it for healthy bone growth. It helps keep bones healthy in adults.
Vitamin D also improves muscle function.
For most people,
sunlight is the main source of vitamin D. You also get vitamin D by
eating egg yolks, oily fish (salmon, mackerel, cod liver oil),
fortified cereals, orange juice and dairy products.
Many people have low vitamin D levels and may need supplements to
get the recommended daily amount: 200 units per day for people ages
5 to 50, 400 units for those ages 51 to 70, and 600 units for people
age 71 and older. These minimum requirements are being studied and
may increase significantly.
Support A Healthy
Back
Back pain is a common complain, yet it can be hard to know when to
seek medical help. Rick Branson a chiropractor with Fairview Health
Systems advises that it’s time to see a doctor if::
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Back pain lasts linger
than four weeks.
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Pain started after an
injury or fall.
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You have pain, weakness
or numbness that extends from your back to below your knees.
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Pain wakes you at night
or worsens with rest.
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You have unexplainable
weight loss with back pain.
For
minor back strain that you can treat yourself, apply ice the first
two to three days. Then use heat or ice. Rest for a day or two, if
needed.
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