While we are in the midst of mandatory lockdowns around the world for the covid-19 pandemic, I can’t help but think that staying at home inside is probably the worst thing we can do for our immune systems, which has been stated by experts.

I know it’s radical to say this but excessively washing your hands, bathing and sanitizing your homes is not conducive of a healthy microbiome and therefore immune system.

This goes against everything we’ve been taught.

Vitamin D is like a superhero for your health, yet vitamin D deficiency is like a global pandemic.

Vitamin D regulates so many aspects of our health, and a deficiency in this nutrient has been linked to numerous autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, I believe the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency is a symptom of a bigger problem in modern society— people spend way too much time indoors and aren’t exposed to enough sunlight and aren’t getting out in nature enough.