Beat the Bug: Dr Chantelle van der Bijl’s Guide surviving flu season

Many people believe that loading up on Vitamin C creates an impenetrable shield against illness. Dr van der Bijl gently corrects this common misconception. "Vitamin C supports immune function, but it is not a cure-all," she explains. "Taking massive doses once you are already sick will not miraculously stop a cold. True immunity is built through consistent, daily habits." Dr Chantelle van der Bijl, is a specialist family physician, she is a mom herself, working full-time and trying to juggle it all in between, makes her relatable to us all.