#24 Strengthen Your Immune System, Prevent the Cold & Flu, Natural Remedies

Short Summary
This episode is all about immunity. Here we teach you how to avoid the cold and flu. You'll learn what the immune system is and how to boost your immune system with food, supplements, an ancestral diet and self-care practices. You'll also learn how to cope with symptoms once they arrive as well as alcohol's detrimental effect on the immune system.

For professional Inquiries contact - Jessica Dogert, RDN at jessdogert@gmail.com or Marisa Moon, PHC at marisa@marisamoon.com

Disclaimer: The information here is for educational and entertainment purposes. Consult with your doctor or functional medicine practitioner before trying any of the remedies or protocols mentioned in this episode. Jessica Dogert and Marisa Moon are not physicians or medical practitioners.

Points of Discussion:
What is the immune system?
Ancestral Diet
Allergies + Antihistamines
Natural D Hist (by Ortho Molecular)
Quercetin (apples, garlic, red onion)
Autoimmune Diseases
Elimination Diet (AIP)
Alcohol's effect on the immune system
-Prevent the cold/flu. Here's how:
Diet forms the foundation of strong immunity.
dark leafy greens
plenty of water
fresh garlic
berries
mushrooms
raw honey
5 tips to cut back on sugar
LIFESTYLE: Invest time in basic self-care to strengthen your immune system
wash your hands (avoid antibacterial soap though)
meditate
get 7+ hours of sleep/night
exercise most days
take a detox bath w/ bentonite clay & essential oils
SUPPLEMENTS: Add-ons give you a competitive edge at the first sign of a cold/flu.
black elderberry syrup
zinc
vitamin D
oil of oregano
vitamin C
glutathione
OUTER BODY: Dry, cracked skin allows GERMS to get in so...
moisturize hands/lips
use eye drops
To flush germs out...
use a neti pot
gargle with salt water
GUT: It’s estimated that 70% of immunity is in our gut.
drink fresh ginger tea
sip on bone broth
take a nightly probiotic
eat plain kefir &/or unpasteurized kraut
Cope with cold/flu symptoms once they arise. Here's how:
If you don't have an appetite, don't force feed yourself.
*Let your body focus on fighting infection + healing instead of on digestion.
Avoid dairy products and keep sugar intake low.
High dose vitamin C
glutathione or NAC
African Geranium.
Sweat in a relaxing way (hot baths)

Takeaway:
Now that you know how to boost your immune system, hit the grocery store on your way home from work, make a big batch of bone broth, and take a hot bath tonight to help your body prevent the cold/flu this Fall.

Intro/Exit Music - Ukulele Whistle by Scott Holmes