Confusing Job Titles: Esthetician is one of them!

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Most people have no idea what an esthetician does. Mention it and they usually immediately ask, “what’s that”?  Some guess it has something to do with massage, which is partially true but in a rather small sense. Still, others think it has to do with administering meds prior to surgery. Um, that’s very far from the truth! It’s easier just to say “skin care specialist”, but as licensed professionals, we earned our title and while speciality skin scare is a large part of the job, I just prefer to say esthetician and follow it with an explanation. After all, education is power. 🙂

 

 

 

But fret not, because we are hardly alone in the world of confusing job titles… check out this CNN news article… and yes, esthetician is on the list.

 

 

 

CNN – Confusing Job Titles 

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Nutrients You Need Most: Part 4 – Vitamin D3

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Vitamin D3

Key Benefits:

• Strengthens your bones, teeth and muscles
• May protect against autoimmune diseases and breast and ovarian cancer

Best Food Sources:

• 1 large egg yolk (18IU)
• 1 ounce canned sardines (77IU)
• 1 teaspoon cod liver oil (453 IU)

Daily Intake:

• 400 – 8OO IU (the RDA is 200IU, but will soon be increasing)

Tip: Ask your M.D. for a 25-OH vitamin D blood test to make sure you’re not deficient.

What is Vitamin D3 and what does it do?

Vitamin D3 is a vitamin that maintains your calcium balance because it can actually aid in bone growth and maintenance of bone density. It’s needed for the utilization of calcium in the body as it can prevent osteoporosis or the breakdown of bones of the elderly, post-menopausal women, and those individuals under chronic steroid therapy. It can also boost immunity and regulate blood pressure.

Where can I find out more about Vitamin D3?

• For general information on vitamin D3:
  • Office of Dietary Supplements Health Professional Fact Sheet

• Vitamins, MedlinePlus® 

• For more information on food sources of Vitamin D3:
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Nutrient Database

• For more advice on buying dietary supplements:
  • Office of Dietary Supplements Frequently Asked Questions: Which brand(s) of dietary supplements should I purchase?

• For information on the government’s food guidance system:
  • MyPlate
  • Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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