theconnectionsnj.com HEALTH & WELLNESS PAGE 43 DO YOU SNORE? Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and can’t wear a CPAP? Richard P. Charmoy, D.M.D., LLC • In-Network with Most Insurance • Serving the Community Since 1990 There is an alternative treatment with an oral appliance! Call for an Appointment: 908-722-9266 www.SomervilleDentalSleepMedicine.com 78 East Main Street, Somerville Member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine SLEEP MEDICINE ummer brings so much increased energy, much of which comes from being outdoors. Seniors may decide, however, that it is too much trouble to make their way past a closed door for many reasons. It may require taking a walker, oxygen, an aide, applying sunscreen, perhaps necessitating a leap of faith. You question-is it worth all the trouble? It IS worth all the trouble. We all know it is easier to simply stay put. But I promise it is worth making the effort to open the door and feel the sun on our faces. The outdoors brings back memories that may be just what the doctor ordered to refresh our souls. Taking a few steps, then a few more, then tackling the mailbox as the next challenge, until we have walked the block, all help with cardiovascular benefits and good feelings associated with the past. Finding a buddy to join you for a half hour each day may be the most beneficial commitment we can make. Reliving our lives, concentrating on learning about that buddy’s life, putting one step in front of the other, and before you know it, a relationship is made. Socializing is a key to good health and pairing it with grabbing some sunshine is an outstanding formula for success. Vitamin D is a nutrient that helps build and maintain strong bones and supports immune and brain health. It is a powerful way to stay healthy. A deficiency can cause fatigue, itching skin, and infections that take longer than anticipated to heal. A blood test is often ordered, and an adjustment can be made by adding vitamin D capsules. Do not, however, take additional pills unless directed by your physician. Adding foods such as oily, fatty fish, like salmon, mackerel, tuna, sardines, trout, and swordfish is also extremely beneficial. Additionally, cheddar and American cheese, mushrooms, and eggs are also very desirable and delicious, particularly when combined into a wonderful protein-packed breakfast. Take advantage of the heliotropic pull of the sun. It promises to lighten and brighten our spirits, as well as keep us healthy and happy. SENIOR CORNER Vitamin D Comes in Rays of Sunshine By Ellyn Mantell S Take advantage of the heliotropic pull of the sun. It promises to lighten and brighten our spirits, as well as keep us healthy and happy.
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