Fever is one of our body's most basic ways of protecting us from harmful viruses and bacteria. My family embraces natural fevers and we even intentionally give ourselves fevers at home with our infrared sauna or hot baths when we're fighting off viral illnesses like colds and flu, or battling … [Read more...] about Why & How to Give Yourself a Fever
How to Fight Cold and Flu Naturally
I'm sharing some of my top tips to help you and your kids fight cold, flu, and respiratory viruses naturally, including foods, supplements, essential oils, and other products to help boost your immune system and stay healthy! Cold and flu season is upon us again. Today I’m passing along my top … [Read more...] about How to Fight Cold and Flu Naturally
Easy Elderberry Syrup Recipe (with step by step instructions)
Homemade elderberry syrup is so easy to make, plus it's 30-50% cheaper than store bought, and works better too! Elderberry syrup, cough drops, and gummies have become a popular natural method of fighting off cold and flu in recent years, and with good reason - they work! Making your own … [Read more...] about Easy Elderberry Syrup Recipe (with step by step instructions)
Elderberry Juice Pops
Summer isn't peak season for cold and flu, but getting sick during the warm months does happen. Our usually healthy family has battled a string of viruses these past couple of months, with an ER visit for the toddler last week. The shock of hearing my not-quite-2-year-old gasping for air in … [Read more...] about Elderberry Juice Pops