Immune Support

The air feels like fall and my body feels like it’s needing a little extra immune support. I hear all kinds of

are making rounds again.

So everyone in the house got a few extra doses of herbals this morning. I wanted to share what that looks like for us as I’m sitting in a detox bath right now.

Your first line of defense is a healthy diet. It’s not “flu season”, it’s sugar season! We have a candy holiday, followed by a pie holiday, then a cookie holiday, and soon after, a chocolate holiday! Do you know what sugar does in your body? It SHUTS DOWN your immune system altogether! It allows your body to be the perfect breeding ground for viruses, bacteria, and even fungi and parasites. You will do your system a huge favor by avoiding, or at least carefully limiting, processed white sugar and junk food as a whole.

That’s not to say you can’t enjoy any sweets! Just look for ones made with natural sweeteners like raw honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar. Or make your own! We’ve got tons of great recipes in this group, and you’ll also find more saved in my instagram highlights.

You’ll also want to be flooding your body with nutrient dense foods like pasture raised meats. Pasture raised animal products are proven to contain many more nutrients than factory farm meats.

Of course fresh organic fruits and veggies are also a must.

Chicken bone broth soup recipe here.

Bone broth available here.

Here are some more of our favorite ways to use herbs support a strong immune system.

Immuni-Tea available here

This delicious blend of herbs supports the immune system. It can be used daily as a preventative measure, but is especially helpful when you’re fighting off an ailment. We love it hot or cold with a bit of honey mixed in. With Echinacea, lemon balm, and ginger

Elderberry Syrup available here

Hippocrates is said to have called the elder plant his “medicine chest,” and for thousands of years its therapeutic properties have been revered in folk medicine.

Now studies are starting to confirm what tradition has long held: elderberries are a delicious and effective way to support immune function during cold and flu season.

Elderberry is full of potent antioxidants that have immune supporting properties. Researchers found that flu patients who received elderberry extract noticed a reduction in symptoms about four days sooner than those who received a placebo. We use it once everyday for immune support, or 3x a day if we are fighting something off.

Fire cider available here

A spicy tonic to reduce pain and inflammation, kick start your immune system, heal your gut, and gently detoxify! We use it once everyday for immune support, or 3x a day if we are fighting something off.