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Vitamins and Supplements: Some Things to Consider

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  At Wellspring, we offer a variety of supplements and vitamins to help our patients nourish their bodies. These supplements and vitamins can be a great option if you need a boost to your diet! In this article we'll list and discuss some common vitamins and supplements that you can take, but make sure to consult your doctor at Wellspring before starting any new vitamin or supplement! Vitamin D Vitamin D is one of the most common vitamins that you'll see people take. This is due to the fantastic and wide array of benefits that Vitamin D can bring. Some common reasons that people take Vitamin D are to increase bone health and help improve the liver. You can actually get this vitamin from sunshine, but those that lack this vitamin can get it in an easy to take supplement! Omega 3 and Fish Oil Another vitamin that you've likely seen before is fish oil! But have you ever considered the benefits of taking this different smelling vitamin. Omega 3 is touted as being able to help ...

Essential Everyday Vitamins

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Supplements can be an important part of your diet to ensure that you are getting all of the nutrients that you need through a quick and easy pill or chewable gummy. Below are some of the highly recommended nutrients available in supplement form that are some of the most important to get enough of on a daily basis.  - Vitamin D: This vitamin, that can be obtained naturally through sunlight, is important for the absorption of calcium and phosphorous, while also helping you have normal immune system function. Vitamin D has also been shown to help fight disease, reduce depression boost weight loss. - Fish Oil: This nutrient obtained from the sea animals, can help reduce  triglycerides and has been thought to possibly be effective for battling high blood pressure, ADHD and narrowed blood vessels (angioplasty). - MultiVitamin: Multivitamins are made up of multiple different nutrients to give you a well-rounded supplement that can help with a multitude of things. Taking a daily mul...

Tips for Avoiding the Flu

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Flu season isn’t over yet! You might have noticed that some of your coworkers have been sick. Maybe your family members haven’t been feeling well. Sometimes, you take all the precautions you can, and you still wind up getting sick. However, it’s still important to make every effort to stay well.  So, in this blog, we’re going to discuss tips for avoiding the flu.  Washing your hands for 20 seconds each time is optimal for healthy living. Wash your hands. While this tip may seem obvious, many folks don’t wash their hands fully. According to the CDC, you should wash your hands for 20 seconds, using plenty of soap and warm or cold water. Many times, people are in such a hurry that they hardly wash their hands. They wet them, add some soap, lather for about four seconds, and consider it “good enough”. It’s not good enough if you get sick, though. The CDC also suggests singing the popular “Happy Birthday” song all the way through twice or simply counting to 20. Healthy ea...