How can I improve my digestion and gut health?

Bone Broth: Bone broth helps repair your digestive tract. Almost everyone can benefit from a cup of day heated up and ingested on an empty stomach. My favorite brand is Bonafide Organic Beef Bone Broth. There is a reason why chicken noodle soup became a popular home remedy for colds and flus. It’s because of the chicken bones used to make to the stock! Nowadays you can just help yourself to a warm cup of bone broth and skip out on the other ingredients! Eat non-processed whole foods: Eating naturally and making healthy choices keeps your digestive tract strong. Scientists have long recognized that those of us who live in poverty and are malnourished are more vulnerable to infectious diseases. Vegetables and fruits are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. A healthy diet leads to a healthy digestive tract. Avoid Dairy: Most of us cannot properly break down dairy products, causing inflammation in most people. Over all, I recommend that people cut dairy out of their diets. Just be sure you are getting adequate B 12 levels in supplement form.

What natural medicine and supplements should I take to boost my improve system?

Vitamin D – Sufficient levels of Vitamin D reduces your risk of infectious disease by strengthening your innate immune system. Vitamin D turns on key peptides in your immune system that trigger a strong anti-microbial response, allowing you to quickly and effectively fight off invaders before they can develop into an infection. Oil of Oregano- Oil of oregano comes in capsule forms. It is an essential oil made from oregano plant and has amazing healing properties. Research shoes oregano oil has antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties. In addition compounds in oregano oil are also potent antioxidants. Traditionally it is used to fight respiratory infections, which is why it is so great to help prevent coronavirus. Elderberry Syrup- Elderberry syrup has a kick butt supply of antioxidants and is an age old cold and flu remedy loaded with antioxidants known as anthocyanin. In one randomized study of 60 adults with flu-like symptoms, those who took 15 mL of the elderberry syrup four times a day said symptoms cleared up on average four days earlier than those who took a placebo syrup. Another study tested its effectiveness in air travelers. Those who took the elderberry syrup had a shorter duration of cold symptoms that were less sever than the control group. Andrographis paniculata, also known as Indian Echinacea or Chuan Xin Lian, is an herb that is used in Chinese medicine. It is a great anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and has beneficial antioxidant properties. In addition to its ability to treat colds, flus, and easing upper respiratory infections, it also acts as a natural immune booster. Andrographis is credited for stopping the 1919 Indian flu epidemic. Due to its bitter taste you might prefer this herb in supplement form versus a tea. Multivitamin- Take a multivitamin although you may eat a healthy diet due to soil depletion you still might not be getting adequate vitamin and minerals in your diet. Also some necessary vitamins are water-soluble meaning you just pee them out after you your body absorbs what it needs. To aid your immune system make sure your multivitamin has vitamin A, B6, B12, C, D, E, folic acid, zinc, and selenium in it. *** If you take vitamin D separately don’t exceed 1000 IU a day. Vitamin C- Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant. It aids in the production of white blood cells, which help protect the body against infection. It also helps these white blood cells function more effectively while protecting them from damage by potentially harmful free radicles. Vitamin C is actively transported to the skin, where it can act as an antioxidant and help strengthen the skin’s barriers. Recommended doses are 1000 mg every 1-2 hours or until you have loose stools. Omega 3 fatty acids- As mentioned before, Omega 3 fatty acids are amazing an decreasing inflammation. My favorite brand of Nordic Naturals can even be purchased at Whole Foods! Soil-Based Probiotics- One of my favorites is a brand called Prescript Assist.

Can Acupuncture help boost my immune system?

Yes! Acupuncture naturally boosts the immune system. It regulates immune function by stimulating specific portions of the autonomic nervous system through selected acupuncture points. This in turn causes responses in the immune system. Acupuncture increases levels of interferon, one of the immune system’s messenger hormones. Regular acupuncture therapy can be effective in treating colds and infections.

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