162: Natural Remedies to Boost Your Immune System and Fight Colds & Flu

In this solo episode of The Transformation Show, Janell dives into an essential topic for staying healthy: natural remedies to boost your immune system and fight off colds and flu. With cold and flu season in full swing and immune health on everyone’s minds, Janell shares her expert knowledge, backed by years of study and personal experience, to help you stay strong and healthy all year long.

This episode focuses on how you can boost your immune system, not just with supplements, but with whole foods, lifestyle practices, and natural remedies. Janell emphasizes that exposure to viruses and bacteria is inevitable, but how your body responds to those exposures depends largely on the strength of your immune system. By integrating these natural remedies and boosting immune function, you can better protect yourself and feel empowered to take control of your health.

Key Takeaways:

• The Gut-Immune Connection: About 80% of your immune system is housed in your gut, so maintaining good gut health is essential for a strong immune system. Poor gut health can compromise your immune response, making you more susceptible to illness.
• 11 Immune-Boosting Foods: Incorporate foods like garlic, turmeric, citrus fruits, red bell peppers, bone broth, fish, ginger, broccoli, sweet potatoes, spinach, and coconut/MCT oil into your diet for a daily boost to your immune system.
• What to Avoid: Sugar and alcohol are major culprits in weakening your immune system, making it harder for your body to fight off illness. Reducing or eliminating these can improve your immune response and overall health.
• Importance of Sleep & Stress Management: Sleep and stress, though not food items, are critical to immune function. If you’re not sleeping well or managing stress effectively, your immune system suffers. Focus on improving sleep hygiene and finding tools to manage stress.

Practical Tips for Fighting Colds & Flu:

1. Double Up on Nutrients: At the first sign of feeling rundown, increase nutrient-dense foods like soups with sweet potatoes, spinach, and ginger. Janell also recommends doubling up on supplements like multivitamins, vitamin D, and zinc for 7-10 days.
2. Oregano Oil: A powerful antiviral and antimicrobial remedy, oregano oil can help fight off pathogens. Be sure to use it in small doses and not for extended periods.
3. Colloidal Silver: This lesser-known remedy has antimicrobial and antibacterial properties. Janell explains how to use it safely for short-term immune support.
4. Herbal Teas: Teas like ginger, turmeric, echinacea, and "Breathe Easy" provide powerful plant compounds that help fight off illness and support the immune system.
5. Detox Baths & Humidifiers: Using essential oils in detox baths and sleeping with a humidifier can aid recovery by helping your body sweat out toxins and keeping sinuses moist.

Other Natural Remedies:

• Essential Oils: Janell explains how to use protective blends of essential oils both topically and in your home environment to fight off illness.
• Bone Broth: Drink bone broth regularly to support gut health and immune function, as it’s rich in essential nutrients and anti-inflammatory properties.

Next Steps:

• Take action by incorporating these immune-boosting foods and natural remedies into your routine. Be proactive about your health, especially during cold and flu season, to keep your body strong and resilient.

Resources Mentioned:

• Vibe Multivitamin and Coldbuster by Eniva Health
• Kettle & Fire Bone Broth
• Traditional Medicinals Herbal Teas
• Oregano Oil & Colloidal Silver (available at Whole Foods or your local co-op)

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