16 ways to support & protect your immune system during cold and flu season
It's cold and flu season again.
Every year I know that it's coming and start preparing early for it, well before Labor Day at least because it sure can happen fast once school starts!
This fall I was reminded how important it is to remember to take care of myself as well. As moms, (+ a nurse) we forget to fill our own bucket and practice what we preach = lowered immunity + burnout + sickness.
List of Prevention Aids and Remedies
•Get enough REST
• Increase Vitamin C, D3, A and Zinc
• Elderberry (shop elderberry syrup now)
•Fire Cider and Hot Toddy
•Diet-stay away from sugar
• Exercise
• Fluids-warm drinks especially (shop teas now!)
•Homeopathic remedies
•Essential Oils (start shopping young living oils)
•Detox Baths
•Humidifier/Air Puifier
•Herbs- Echinacea, Nettles, Garlic, Oregano, Clove, Ginger, Cinnamon, etc.
•Probiotics
•Hand washing
•Bone Broth/Soup
•Stress reduction + finding joy + time for you (Try CBD for stubborn stress)
Fall & Winter are seasons to naturally turn inward + focus on rest + recharge. Don't forget to do that & about yourself in the whirlwind of it all!
