Viral infection and post viral fatigue

[Serenitie]

I know the feeling well!

[Annie0904]

I haven't been out very much but now have tonsillitis. The first time I have had it and I am 55.

[Serenitie]

I haven't been out very much but now have tonsillitis. The first time I have had it and I am 55.

Oh that must be painful Annie Are you having any treatment? I hope you're better soon.

I've just been reading up on agoraphobia and the immune system and it seems to be a lack of vitamin D from reduced exposure to natural sunlight that reduces our immune function. So we pick up more infections that take longer to recover from.

Even more reason for us to get out more often!!!

[Annie0904]

I have antibiotics but yes it is very painful. I have a light box but haven't used it as much as I should.

[Kells81]

Oh that must be painful Annie Are you having any treatment? I hope you're better soon.

I've just been reading up on agoraphobia and the immune system and it seems to be a lack of vitamin D from reduced exposure to natural sunlight that reduces our immune function. So we pick up more infections that take longer to recover from.

Even more reason for us to get out more often!!!

That makes sense! Lack of vitamin D can cause lots of nasty side effects.

[Serenitie]

That makes sense! Lack of vitamin D can cause lots of nasty side effects.

I knew it could cause SAD and depression, but did not make a connection between immunity and vitamin D. Sometimes you can't see the wood for the trees!

[Kells81]

It often worries me about other health implications that could arise from being housebound, I saw a programme on tv a few months ago that said vitamin d deficiency can cause brittle bones as well. Not sure if that's true or not though as it was a drama series!
Your body can store vitamin d though so we don't have to get out every day to absorb enough.

[Serenitie]

It often worries me about other health implications that could arise from being housebound, I saw a programme on tv a few months ago that said vitamin d deficiency can cause brittle bones as well. Not sure if that's true or not though as it was a drama series!
Your body can store vitamin d though so we don't have to get out every day to absorb enough.

I read this last night, Kells. This is true. Particularly for women who lose bone density as a natural process of ageing anyway. There should be much more proactive support for people who suffer agoraphobia as the health implications are far ranging and extend to physical health.

I'm re starting yoga classes next week which is good for bone health and general well being

[Kells81]

I read this last night, Kells. This is true. Particularly for women who lose bone density as a natural process of ageing anyway. There should be much more proactive support for people who suffer agoraphobia as the health implications are far ranging and extend to physical health.

I'm re starting yoga classes next week which is good for bone health and general well being

I totally agree there should be more support.

Yoga should be lots of fun as well as being good for you, I hope you have a great time

[Serenitie]

I totally agree there should be more support.

Yoga should be lots of fun as well as being good for you, I hope you have a great time

I'm a yoga instructor but I'm giving electrified yoga a go. It looks like fun and should provide my body with a wake up call!

http://www.thisisleaf.co.uk/#/on-bol...ctrified-yoga/

I hope you are cold free soon and get to top up on sunshine soon!