As the sun returns to St Albans, it is the perfect time to discuss the vital link between Vitamin D and health.
At Re:solution Clinic, we know how much the changing seasons can impact not only your mood and energy levels but also your physical health. Longer days often mean more walking, more exercise, more family adventures, more gardening, and more time outdoors. It’s the season where people naturally start moving again.
But there’s another major benefit that often gets overlooked: Vitamin D.
Vitamin D is essential for overall health. It plays a huge role in:
• Supporting your immune system
• Maintaining strong bones and muscles
• Reducing inflammation
• Improving mood and energy level
• Supporting recovery and healing
“A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities such as rickets in children, and bone pain caused by a condition called osteomalacia in adults.”
During the darker winter months here in the UK, many people become deficient without even realising it. Symptoms can include fatigue, low mood, muscle aches, joint pain, and reduced recovery from injuries.
Sunlight is one of the best natural sources of Vitamin D, and even spending 15–30 minutes outdoors each day can make a significant difference.
Moving More As The Weather Improves
Warmer weather naturally encourages us to become more active — whether that’s:
• Running again after a winter break
• Long walks with the family
• Returning to golf, tennis, or outdoor sports
• Tackling DIY and gardening projects
• Getting back into the gym
While this is fantastic for both physical and mental health, it’s also the time we tend to see an increase in strains, sprains, shoulder pain, back pain, and overuse injuries from people suddenly doing more than their body has adapted to.
Our advice?
“Ease yourself back into activity gradually, stay hydrated, prioritise recovery, and listen to your body.”
Sean
A Season To Reset
There’s something psychologically powerful about brighter mornings and lighter evenings. It often feels like a fresh start, a chance to reset routines, focus on health, and spend more quality time outdoors with family and friends.
According to the NHS website:
“From about late March or early April to the end of September, the majority of people should be able to make all the vitamin D they need from sunlight on their skin.”
Take the opportunity to slow down, get outside, soak up some Vitamin D, and enjoy the fact that sunnier days really are ahead.
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