stocking the winter medicine cabinet

It’s a fact. Stress, poor diet, and more time indoors can all contribute to a higher risk of getting sick this winter! So now, while you are well, is the time to prepare ahead and stock your natural medicine cabinet.

As with all infections, the best way to avoid them is to wash your hands, get adequate rest, and maintain your immune system. This doesn’t change even if you do get sick. But you want to have supplies on hand that work to fight and nurture...boost your immune system while giving your body some rest and comfort.

One critical part of fighting and recovering from illness is to stay hydrated. Preventing dehydration is key during illness to help you recover better, both for children and adults. Encourage pure water, coconut water, and hot herbal tea throughout the day. Add bone broth or miso broth for warmth and comfort.

Keep taking those immune support formulas, like the vitamins C and D, and elderberry, to help your body fight infections. To soothe symptoms naturally, look for formulas designed to ease common symptoms of colds and flu without side effects. Herbs particularly helpful in easing symptoms include: • Wild Cherry Bark can help ease cough due to its expectorant and antispasmodic action. • Mullein has antiviral properties and can help reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract. • Goldenseal is rich in compounds that have both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a popular herb for upper-respiratory infections. • Marshmallow root produces a gel-like substance that can coat and soothe the throat and respiratory tract. • Ginger and Turmeric are both warm spices that have anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger can also help with tummy troubles.

Keep herbal based throat lozenges, syrups, extracts, and teas on hand to help soothe any winter challenges naturally. ●

Nuun Immunity Blend

Supports healthy hydration.* Supercharges the immune system.* With a blend of electrolytes, vitamins, elderberry, ginger, turmeric, and echinacea. WishGarden Herbs Serious Cough

Soothing and quieting herbal tonic.* Soothes tired throats, calms coughs, and supports lung health.* With mullein, goldenseal, wild cherry bark, marshmallow root, and more. Natrol Sleep+ Immune Health Gummies

Supports a healthy immune system and helps you get revitalizing sleep.* A blend of melatonin plus elderberry, vitamin C, and zinc. Available for Kids or Adults.