Advanced Wellness of Atlanta

Are you deficient in Vitamin D? Supplementation is helpful for many people. Are you absorbing the Vitamin D you are supplementing with?
Regular testing will help determine that. We can order lab testing for you at any time. This month, we are offering 20% off all in stock Vitamin D for the entire month of October.

9 Possible Signs of Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D is important for bone strength, muscle function, and calcium balance. Mild deficiency may cause no symptoms, so a blood test is needed to confirm it.

🟣 1. Bone Pain

➟ Aching or tenderness may occur, especially in the lower back, hips, pelvis, or legs

➟ Severe deficiency can lead to osteomalacia in adults

🟣 2. Muscle Weakness

➟ Muscles may feel weaker than usual

➟ Climbing stairs or getting up from a chair may become harder

🟣 3. Fatigue or Low Energy

➟ Some people with low vitamin D report persistent tiredness

➟ Fatigue is nonspecific and may have many other causes

🟣 4. Frequent Illness

➟ Vitamin D plays a role in normal immune function

➟ However, frequent infections alone do not prove vitamin D deficiency

🟣 5. Low Mood

➟ Low vitamin D levels have been associated with low mood in some studies

➟ Depression or mood changes usually have multiple possible causes

🟣 6. Back Pain

➟ Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to musculoskeletal or bone pain

➟ Persistent back pain should also be evaluated for other causes

🟣 7. Bone Fragility

➟ Long-term severe deficiency can weaken bones

➟ This may increase the risk of fractures, particularly in older adults

🟣 8. Slow Wound Healing

➟ Vitamin D may play a role in tissue repair

➟ Slow healing has many causes, especially diabetes, poor circulation, infection, or nutritional deficiencies

🟣 9. Hair Thinning or Hair Loss

➟ Low vitamin D has been associated with some forms of hair loss

➟ Hair loss alone is not a reliable sign of vitamin D deficiency

🟣 Diagnosis & Management

➟ Deficiency is confirmed with a 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] blood test

➟ Vitamin D supplements may be recommended depending on the level and individual risk

➟ Include vitamin D–rich foods such as fatty fish, egg yolk, and fortified foods

➟ Safe sunlight exposure can contribute to vitamin D production

➟ Avoid taking very high-dose supplements without medical guidance, as excess vitamin D can cause toxicity

Medical disclaimer: This information is for general educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Many of these symptoms are nonspecific, so suspected vitamin D deficiency should be confirmed with appropriate medical evaluation and testing.

Happy October! Let's make it a good one!💜

So many special offerings to enjoy in October! Book early for our $20 Therapies! These appointments will be popular. Book online: advancedwellnessatl.janeapp.com

Happy, Happy Birthday to Dr.Tedeschi! We love to take a pause in our schedule to celebrate! Dr. T certainly appears to be aging backwards. Good job, Dr. T! Would someone please come by and eat some of our very rich gluten-free chocolate cake before we indulge further?! 💜

Book your appointments with Advanced Wellness of Atlanta online. It's easy! If you prefer, call us: 404.320.0204
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ERLY Wellness will be in our office Wednesday, Sept. 30th. Appointments are still available, so reach out to them if you'd like to schedule that women's health check appointment you've been thinking about, but haven't done yet!
Call: 678-688-8986

You have until 9/30 to take advantage of 20% off on any of our high-quality probiotic supplements. If you can't make it in to the office, give us a call to purchase and we'll hold your items for you! 404.320.0204

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We’re hosting at Advanced Wellness on September 30 for Thermography & Ultrasound Screenings!
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A simple, comfortable way to take a proactive step toward your health.

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