Originally Published by ABC 13 News
When it comes down to it, there are germs everywhere — especially in the colder months — but it’s up to you to sanitize your homes and prevent sickness the best way you see fit. “As vitamin D levels go down, our immune systems go down,” said Dr. Eduardo Castro.
Dr. Castro, a Roanoke based alternative medicine doctor, says simply going outside for a walk between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and taking vitamins like vitamin C and zinc can help boost your immune system.