FRIDAY 5: Immune Support
With Cold & Flu season fast upon us, here are some simple, natural remedies that you can use daily to help boost your immune system and feel your best! Here are some of my favorite’s I have found on Amazon, with many that you can set up for monthly delivery! Click on the image for product info and options.
- (30) quick dissolve tablets of Sambucol Black Elderberry Cold & Flu Relief.
- Helps give fast, all natural support for symptoms like nasal and sinus congestion, runny nose, sore throat, coughing, sneezing, chills & fever. Safe for the whole family to take.
The Gummy version is what we use and they provide the equivalent of over 3g of Black Elderberry per serving. This makes 2 gummies equivalent to one serving of the Sambucol original syrup! Perfect for on the go and kiddos backpacks. Plus they taste SO yum!
Great daily immune support for children ages 2-12. The kids version provides 1.9g of Elderberry per serving, is kosher and GF and is safe enough to take every day!
Take with your children’s doctor or pediatritian for dosage in children under 2 years old. We are supervised by our Ped and give our son a small amount daily!
With the darker evenings and colder weather, it is so important for our bodies to receive enough Vitamin D to maintain a healthy immune system. If you have the opportunity to get out in the fresh air for 10-15 minutes a day, that will be a significant benefit for you through winter.
- This formula delivers the same biologically active form of vitamin D produced by the body as a result of sun exposure, without exposure to UVB rays. The Vitamin D Council recommends 5,000 IU Vitamin D daily for adults to achieve and maintain optimal levels.
Our babies and kiddos need that Vitamin D for their little immune systems too! These drops are so easy to mix into breastmilk, formula or any food the kids are eating.
- PROMOTES HEALTHY GROWTH AND BONE DEVELOPMENT – Vitamin D is essential to your baby’s ability to absorb calcium.
- AVOID VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY WITH JUST ONE DROP A DAY – Easily added to formula or applied while breastfeeding.
- PEDIATRICIAN RECOMMENDED – Contains 400 IU of Vitamin D3, the daily amount suggested by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- USDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC – NO additives, chemicals or parabens; NO gluten, dairy or soy; NO artificial flavors or colors.
- NUTRITIONAL INGREDIENTS – Organic sunflower oil and Vitamin E to maintain freshness.
I am only recently aware of the vast benefits of vitamin C, specifically Liposomal Vitamin C. Please check out this post by Dr. Jockers on why and how we need this vital immune defense daily! “Vitamin C is one of the most widely recognized and used anti-oxidants in the world. This anti-oxidant plays a critical role in helping the immune system, joints and arteries heal and function properly. Liposomal vitamin C is a technological breakthrough in nutrient assimilation and offers incredible health benefits.” (Dr Jockers, drjockers.com)
Product Benefits:
- IMMUNE SYSTEM SUPPORT & EXPOSURE PROTECTION – Our supplements are supportive of the immune system. Take these softgels daily as a defense against infections such as the flu and common colds. Our powerful combination of sunflower phospholipids (building blocks of cell membranes) and Vitamin C, creates the best antioxidant supplements that neutralize harmful free radicals caused by stress, pollutants and toxins.
Gut health is being more and more discovered for its numerous benefits and is so important to immune support during cold and flu season. Do you even notice how we tend to eat “comfort foods” when its cold which are often filled with empty carbs and portions fly out the window? Probiotics help to align the good bacteria in your tummy and keep you healthy along the way!
Its actually a good idea to switch up your probiotic routine and receive the benefits of the different strands available. I look at ratings and reviews along with testing procedures to make a calculated and wise decision! Switch brand every few months to get boosted benefits!
Do you have a favorite way to support your immune system naturally that I didn’t mention!? Comment below and I would love to see what YOU are doing to support your families health!
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xox, Rachael Dee
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