IMMUNE BOOSTING Foods & Supplements...products to keep on hand during flu season!

                                                                                          FOODS THAT BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
Fruits (organic) - blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, elderberries, pomegranates, apples (green have lowest sugar), papaya, citrus fruits. These are high in antioxidants which help to protect your immune system.  
Vegetables (organic) -  cruciferous veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, kale, bok choy, brussel sprouts and other veggies like, garlic cloves, ginger root, onions, leafy greens, and radishes.  Have a variety of vegetables high in beta carotene, such as butternut and spaghetti squash, sweet potato, carrots, parsnips, rutabaga and turnip. These are full of nutrients that protect your immune system.
Fungi (organic)- Shitake and Mitake mushrooms are best mushrooms for increasing your immune system, however oyster, and button mushrooms among other varieties also have good immune boosting nutrients. 
Nuts & Seeds (organic & raw) -  almonds (blanched), walnuts, pumpkin seeds, pecans, hazelnuts, flaxseeds & hemp seeds.  These are all full of zinc and selenium and help to build a strong immune system. 
Fish (Wild Caught) - salmon, cod, mackerel are the top fish for immune health.
Herbs & Spices (fresh organic) - turmeric (add black pepper to activate the curcumin), Coriander, cumin, basil, parsley, garlic and ginger.
Dark Chocolate - 70% cocoa and higher is best and always organic! *Camino Brand is one of the only brands that does not have traces of cadmium and lead in their chocolate.    
Keep PROCESSED SUGARS out of your diet - just ONE teaspoon of sugar can drop your immune system for up to 8 HOURS. 


                                                                                       SUPPLEMENTS THAT SUPPORT IMMUNE HEALTH   
Probiotics -  More than 80% of your immune system resides in your gut, called the Peyer's Patches. The best probiotic on the market is HMF Intensive (now in shelf stable) (Genestra).  It's the purest and only one that actually makes it all the way down the digestive tract.
Vitamin D3 - Helps to increase your immune system.  D3 K2-Mulsion 2500 IU drops (Genestra) absorbs well, and Vitamin D3 K2 drops or caps from CanPrev.  Good value for the amount and good quality. 
Vitamin C - powerful antioxidant to help with immune health! You need one with bioflavonoids to help with absorption but also to prevent gastric irritation.  BIO-C Liposomal from BIOMED  and C+Biofizz (powder) from Designs For Health, both have bioflavonoids and are in my opinion the best sources for how well they absorb.
Zinc - helps prevent colds and flues, but also great for sore throats and STRESS...of any kind!  ..also great for acne!! I like BIOMED'S Zinc Picolinate with Copper (best source of zinc for absorption).  
NAC (N-Acetyl Cystein) - It is a precursor to glutathione, and glutathione is a master antioxidant that we naturally have in our cells when we are young and as we age it declines.  NAC helps to raise glutathione levels and restore immune health.  I recommend NAC (Pure Encapsulations).  
Omegas - Helps with immune health and also cell, heart and hormone health.  The top brands for purity are Omega 800, Super EFA Forte caps or Super EFA Forte liquid (higher dose) (Genestra).  
Olive Leaf Extract - THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE PRODUCTS.  It helps to boost your immune system and quite often, if taken right away as symptoms present, it will help to prevent you from getting sick, or at least ease your symptoms. I LOVE IT! 


SUPPLEMENTS THAT SUPPORT SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS
For coughs - Broncha drops (BIOMED) - AMAZING...works fast! Homeopathic pellets - Pulsatilla, and Hepar Sulph and Byronia Alb for pneumonia cough. 
For cold & flu - Bio Boost drops or Fluen-Z (BIOMED) - helps with all of the symptoms.  Homeopathic pellets - Oscillococcinum.  Great for cold and flu relief too!
Bacterial Infection - Immunoplex (BIOMED), Sovereign Silver. 
For sore throats - Zinc Lozenges from AOR, Homeopathic pellets Belladonna, Ferum Phos (Boiron). Colliodal Silver - Either Sovereign Silver (Amaranth).
Nausea - Ginger root capsules or Nux Vomica 30CH pellets (Boiron)
***OLIVE LEAF EXTRACT...again, if you feel a flu or cold coming on, this boosts the immune system and can prevent it from developing into anything, or at least keeps symptoms manageable. *Take away from food.

REMEMBER -  You'll want to make sure to get enough sleep and avoid staying up too late. This is one of the most important things you can do to keep your immune system strong.  

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