Welcome to my weekly Women’s Wellness Newsletter, which I send out every Saturday. This space is for women of all ages who want to live well, feel vibrant, and stay strong.
Each week, I’ll share simple, practical tips to help you manage your wellness and introduce habits you can apply immediately to feel better, energised, and empowered.
Why You Should Take a Vitamin D Supplement in Winter
As the darker months set in, one of the simplest ways to support your health is by taking a vitamin D supplement.
What is Vitamin D?
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin” because our bodies produce it when skin is exposed to sunlight. It plays a vital role in regulating calcium and phosphate — nutrients essential for:
- Healthy bones and teeth
- Muscle strength
- Normal immune system function
Why Supplement in Winter?
In the UK, from October to early March, the sun isn’t strong enough for us to make adequate vitamin D naturally. Even if you spend time outdoors, you won’t get the UVB rays needed for production.
That’s why deficiency is more common in winter, often leading to:
- Tiredness
- Low mood
- Muscle aches
- Slower recovery from illness
NHS Guidance
The NHS recommends:
- Everyone over the age of 4 should consider a daily supplement of 10 micrograms (400 IU) of vitamin D during autumn and winter.
- People who spend little time outdoors, cover their skin, or have darker skin may benefit from supplements year-round.
- Supplements are especially important for older adults, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 5 (with specific dosages).
Benefits of Taking Vitamin D
- Supports healthy bones, muscles, and teeth
- Boosts immune function (especially useful during cold and flu season)
- May help regulate mood and support mental wellbeing in darker months
Personally, I just buy a basic vitamin D supplement from Amazon — it doesn’t need to be expensive to be effective.
Taking a simple, daily vitamin D supplement through winter is a safe and affordable way to protect your health when sunshine is scarce.
Hope that helps
How You Can Work With Me
Alongside the Weekly Women’s Newsletter like this, I run:
Daily Online Classes
I live stream daily workouts with healthy habits and coaching into STUDIOLIVE.club.
Join me live or catch the replay anytime. Try a month and see how it feels!
Reformer Pilates Masterclasses
I’ve opened a brand-new Reformer Pilates home studio in Derbyshire (NG16 4HA). You can join me for beautiful masterclass experience.
Upcoming date: 10th October
Monthly Masterclasses at Nottingham University
Come and have a wonderful old skool workout with me in person!
Next event: Old Skool Aerobics – 18th October
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Love,
Rachel x
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