Problem: Article: The doctor will administer a 25 hydroxy-vitamin D blood test.  This test is a good idea for anyone who is homebound, has dark skin or is at risk for osteoporosis. Lighter skin produces more vitamin D after extended exposure to sunlight. Darker skinned people need 5 to 10 times more sunlight to produce healthy vitamin D levels. For adults, the recommended daily value of vitamin D is 4,000 International Units (IU) (four thousand). Being deficient in vitamin D is actually a pretty common occurrence. Generally, you just need to spend a bit more time in the sun or eat more vitamin D-rich foods. However, some medicals conditions can affect how your body absorbs vitamin D, which means that you might need to take supplements to keep your vitamin D levels normal. These conditions include:  Cystic fibrosis Crohn’s disease Kidney disease Celiac disease It is important to keep in mind that supplements are just that—they supplement your diet if you cannot get enough of the nutrient by eating vitamin D-rich food. Before you begin taking vitamin D supplements, try altering your diet a little to increase your vitamin D intake naturally, rather than through supplementation.  A cup (237 ml) of fortified milk provides about 30 percent of your daily value. 3 oz. (85 g) of salmon or mackerel provides about 100 percent of the daily value. 3 oz. (85 g) of canned tuna provides about 40 percent. Eggs, liver and fortified cereals can provide about 10 percent of your daily value. As mentioned in the previous step, it is advisable to try to alter your diet before you begin thinking about taking supplements. One of the more efficient ways to get the vitamin D you need is by consuming vitamin D fortified foods and beverages.  The most commonly fortified product is milk. Look at your carton of milk to make sure that it is enriched with vitamin D before you buy it. Other foods that are commonly fortified with vitamin D include cereals, orange juice, and some yogurts. Your body is able to absorb vitamin D when you spend time out in the sun, exposed to UV rays. In fact, many people meet their vitamin D needs simply by living in places that are sunny. However, it is important to keep in mind that UVB radiation cannot go through glass, so if you sit in the sun while inside, your body will not be absorbing any vitamin D. For this reason, try to spend at least 5 to 30 minutes outside in the sun without any sunscreen on. After this time, you should put sunscreen on to protect yourself from skin cancer. If you take too much vitamin D each day, you could actually cause the calcium levels in your blood to skyrocket. However, it is important to keep in mind that vitamin D overdoses are rarely caused by staying in the sun too long or eating too much vitamin D-rich foods; most overdoses come taking too many vitamin D supplements. Signs that you are taking too much vitamin D include:  Being very constipated. Experiencing nausea. Feeling confused. Developing kidney stones. Developing an abnormal heartbeat. Vitamin D supplement absorption can potentially also be dangerous for people with lymphoma, sarcoidosis or histoplasmosis.
Summary: Make an appointment with your doctor if you think you may have a vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency. Be aware of certain medical conditions that may predispose you to needing more vitamin D. Try to supplement your vitamin D through food, if possible. Buy vitamin D fortified products. Make sure to spend time out in the sun to get adequate amount of vitamin D. Do not take too much vitamin D, as taking too much vitamin D can be toxic. Check that you are not at risk for kidney disease or hardening of the arteries.

Problem: Article: Subtly flipping long hair out of your face or behind your shoulder is a classic flirtatious move. Place your hand underneath your hair, and quickly flip it behind you. Try not to be too obvious with your hair flip so this can seem effortless and irresistible. To seem fun and flirty to your crush, don’t be afraid to introduce yourself first. They may think your confidence is sexy, and your initiative will likely intrigue them. Do this if you are at a concert, bar, or social event and find someone you want to get to know better. While chatting with a hottie, tell them things like, “Your outfit looks awesome,” or “Your hair color is gorgeous,” to boost their confidence. Throwing out compliments can seem flirty and fun, and you may seem more approachable and confident.  For example, if you are on a coffee date, say something like, “I really like spending time with you. We should do this more often.” Compliment their physical appearance, intelligence, or personality traits, for instance. An easy way to come across confident is to incorporate flirtatious touching. Simply tap your crush on the arm, touch their shoulder gently, or stroke their hand in passing. This shows them you are into them without being too direct. For example, if you are chatting at school or at work, you can gently touch their arm as you say goodbye. Spontaneity can be fun and exciting, and they’ll likely think you’re up for anything! For instance, shoot your crush a text saying something like, “I really want some Chinese food! Want to go grab lunch?”  If you recently went on a first date, text your date and say something like, “Hey, I really enjoyed our date last week. What are you up to tonight?” If you’re in a relationship, you can text your partner while at work and say, “I booked us a romantic weekend getaway. It’s a surprise but pack a backpack and come over after work!” There’s nothing more fun and flirty than a little innocent teasing. To do this, get creative and improvise depending on the situation. You can wink at your crush as they walk past you, send a suggestive text message, or joke around when chatting.  For example, mimic or mock something they say in a harmless way. You can make fun of their accent or repeat their words back to them. Give your crush a silly nickname and call them by it regularly. For example, you can say something like, “Since you laugh all the time, I’m calling you Giggles.” To seem fun and flirty, it's helpful to keep up with cool events and new businesses popping up in your area. This way, you'll always have a fun event coming up to look forward to. Ask your crush to hit the new Spanish restaurant that just opened up downtown for a new, interesting date idea.  To find events in your area, read the newspaper, check online, or review social media events. For example, you can go to a concert on a Friday night, go to a Saturday farmer's market or craft show, or hit a gallery opening.
Summary:
Flip your hair tastefully to capture your crush’s interest. Introduce yourself confidently when you want to break the ice. Compliment your crush to make them feel good. Touch your crush appropriately to show them your flirty side. Be spontaneous when making plans with others. Tease your crush to show your playful side. Invite your crush to go on a fun, exciting date.