Natural Remedies to Improve Immune Health

Your immune system requires a wide array of nutrients to operate at peak performance. Focus on eating whole foods such as quality animal protein, plenty of seasonal vegetables and fruits, nuts and seeds, and healthy fats.

Staying hydrated is one of the best things you can do for your immune health. For an extra boost of vitamin C, add some fresh lemon.

Cook with oregano, onions, garlic, ginger, cayenne pepper, and turmeric. These foods contain components that help to boost our immune system.

- OPTIMIZE YOUR VITAMIN D LEVELS
Check your vitamin D levels and supplement with enough vitamin D3 and K2 to maintain levels between 50-70 ng/mL.

Washing your hands several times a day for at least 20 seconds can help to prevent cold and flu. No need to use antibacterial soap — research has found that regular soap is just as effective.

- NAC 
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) is an amino acid that the body uses to make glutathione, one of the body’s most important antioxidants. NAC also acts as a natural decongestant that can reduce nasal congestion.*
Recommended dose: 1-2 capsules twice daily, or as directed by your healthcare provide

- ARGENTYN 23 SILVER NASAL SPRAY
Silver Hydrosol Nasal Spray is a special preparation of colloidal silver that can help kill bacteria, yeasts, and viruses in the nasal passages. We recommend using it at the first sign of cold and flu to help keep stuffy noses at bay.*
Recommended dose: 1-2 sprays in each nostril, 2-3 times daily.

- ANDROGRAPHIS COMPLEX 
† Andrographis Complex contains a blend of herbs to support the immune system by reducing inflammation, fighting bacteria and viruses, and enhancing overall immune function. Using Andrographis has been shown to shorten the duration of cold symptoms, reduce cold severity and speed recovery time.*
Recommended dose: 1 tablet per day prophylactically throughout cold and flu season and increase the dosage to 3 to 4 tablets per day when sick

- CATSKILL MOUNTAINS RAW BEE PROPOLIS
Bees make propolis, which they use to seal their hives. Propolis has potent antibiotic, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory effects, and is especially helpful for sore throats.*
Recommended dose: 1-2 dropperfuls twice daily at the first sign of a sore throat.

- BUFFERED VITAMIN C
Buffered Vitamin C is one of our favorite go-to supplements for immune support because it protects against the inflammation your immune system creates when it’s fighting an infection, reducing cold and flu symptoms.*
Recommended dose: 2 capsules (1,500mg) per day throughout the season for prevention. If you feel a cold creeping up, increasing the dose to 1 capsule every hour until symptoms improve.

- VIRU-CHORD 
Viru-Chord is a homeopathic formula designed to help the body fight viruses and reduce cold and flu symptoms.*
Recommended dose: One dropperfull twice daily at the first sign of illness

- DAILY FLORA IMMUNE
Probiotics are known for improving digestion, reducing bloating and easing digestive symptoms. This special formula has a strain of bacteria that has been shown to prevent upper respiratory infections.*
Recommended dose: We recommend taking 1 capsule daily throughout the winter months.

 ROBIN FOROUTAN, MS, RDN, HHC

Robin is a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine and holistic healing modalities. She helps her clients address complicated conditions and return to wellness.

STEPHANIE MANDEL, NC, HEALTH COACH

Stephanie is a Holistic Nutrition Consultant and Emotional Freedom Technique practitioner with a passion for helping her clients fulfill their potential through both emotional and physical optimization.