Spring is here: What to know about vitamin D, best times to get it
Mar 21, 2025
The Brief
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FOX 10 Meteorologist Erica Horvatin explains the importance of vitamin D year-round, and the best times to soak it up.
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She explains how, during part of the year, some may use supplements to get recommended daily doses.
PHOENIX - Spring is an exciting time of year for many reasons. It is a season of blooms, growth, restarting and refreshing!
The backstory:
Some would say spring is the season of health after winter brings illness.
A big reason for that is because many people suffer from vitamin D deficiencies during the winter as the sun stays low in the sky, and those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere stay indoors.
The sun is a major source of vitamin D for humans, because as UVB radiation from the sun makes its way to earth and absorbs into our skin, our skin synthesizes the radiation into Vitamin D3. This can be an even better source of vitamin D than supplements alone.
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Soak up the sun, wisely! How to balance Vitamin D with skin protection
Mar 19, 2025
Sometimes, you need more than just a pocketful of sunshine.
Maybe, two pockets.
The truth is, sunshine isn’t just for brightening your day or inspiring cheery songs, it’s a fundamental pillar of both physical and mental well-being. Fueling your body’s production of Vitamin D? Check. Boosting your mood? Double check. Supporting vital biological functions? Absolutely. Yet, in an era of indoor lifestyles and SPF-heavy routines, where confusion lingers over exactly how much sunlight is enough—it’s time to shed some light on why sunshine remains essential.
So, what makes it so vital?
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Sunlight exposure can bring life-changing health benefits, expert says
Mar 17, 2025
More time spent outdoors can reduce the risk of disease, research shows
As spring arrives and the weather warms, exposure to sunlight could have an immense impact on overall health.
Dr. Roger Seheult, a critical care physician, pulmonologist and associate clinical professor at the University of California and Loma Linda University schools of medicine, shared the benefits of sunlight exposure in an interview with Fox News Digital.
Seheult, who recently appeared on Dr. Andrew Huberman’s podcast "Huberman Lab" to discuss enhancing the immune system, noted that the light from the sun boosts our ability to regulate sleep, circadian rhythm and mood.
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7 ways to maximize vitamin D without risking skin damage
Mar 12, 2025
 Sunlight streams through your window, casting a warm glow across your living room. It’s inviting, life-giving and, according to mounting scientific evidence, essential for your health. Yet the relationship between humans and sunlight remains complicated, with medical professionals often delivering seemingly contradictory advice: get more sun for vitamin D, but avoid it to prevent skin cancer.
This paradox leaves many wondering how to strike the right balance. Research shows that vitamin D deficiency affects approximately 40% of Americans, while skin cancer rates continue to climb, with more than 5 million cases diagnosed annually in the United States alone.
The solution lies not in choosing one concern over another but in understanding how to maximize the benefits of sunlight while minimizing its risks. Here are seven evidence-based strategies to help you navigate this delicate balance.
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Behind the Research: Exclusive Interview With Dr. Bruce Hollis
Mar 11, 2025
We recently reviewed a study by Rostami et al., which was designed to determine the safety and effectiveness of a vitamin D screening and supplementation program among pregnant women. Overall, the study found a 55% decreased risk of adverse events among women who received vitamin D during pregnancy based on vitamin D status.
Dr. Bruce Hollis was a co-author on the Rostami paper. In the interview featured below, Jen Aliano of GrassrootsHealth and Dr. Hollis discuss...
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The Health Benefits of Sunshine (and How Much You Need Per Day)
Feb 20, 2025
 Just 10 to 30 minutes of sunlight provides vitamin D, boosts your mood and may even help you sleep better
The Beatles once sang, “Here comes the sun / The smiles returning to their faces / It seems like years since it’s been here.” The famous foursome captured what we all know to be true: A sunny day just makes you feel good (especially after a long, cold winter!)
And it’s not all in your head. Sunlight plays a role in your overall health and well-being, says family medicine doctor Charles Garven, MD. So, it’s important to figure out how to benefit from those rays while also protecting yourself from the damage that too much sun can do.
“In general, you typically need much less direct sunlight than you might think,” Dr. Garven notes. “But even 10 to 30 minutes of sun exposure on bare skin can start to impact levels in a positive way.”
Dr. Garven outlines the specific benefits sunshine can bring, plus how much of it you need each day and how to soak it up safely.
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Defend Your Life has three main sections. The first addresses the fundamentals of vitamin D3 and its awesome benefits as well as minimal risk. The second highlights select diseases and conditions about which vitamin D3 may offer protection. The third includes the author's personal vitamin D3 story, including her theory about adequate vitamin D3 levels and how you can 'Defend Your Life'.
In this compelling new book,award-winning investigative journalist and bestselling author Ian Wishart brings together the most up to date science on vitamin D and how it could well save your life. Cancer? Up to a 77% reduction in risk of developing it if you take this vitamin. Heart disease? The same kind of reduction. Did you know that autism, mental illness and multiple sclerosis all appear to be caused by a lack of vitamin D during pregnancy?
