Preventing Illness Naturally

1. Nourish Your Body with Whole, Healing Foods

• Colorful vegetables & fruits – These are packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that help fight infections.
• Herbs & spices – Garlic, ginger, turmeric, and oregano have powerful immune-boosting properties.
• Whole grains & legumes – Provide fiber and prebiotics to support gut health, where 70% of your immune system lives!
• Fermented foods – Sauerkraut, kimchi, and coconut yogurt help build a strong gut microbiome.

2. Cut Out Immune-Suppressing Foods

• Refined sugar – Weakens white blood cells for hours after consumption.
• Dairy & processed animal products – These create excess mucus and inflammation, making it harder for your body to fight infections.
• Processed foods & refined grains – Lack nutrients and overload the body with toxins.

3. Stay Hydrated (Not processed Sugary Drinks!)

4. Essential Oils for a Healthy Home

1. Refreshing the Air – Diffusing purifying essential oils like Lemon, Thieves, Tea Tree, or Purification creates an uplifting and welcoming atmosphere where you can breathe deeply.
2. Comforting Aromas – Oils like Frankincense and Lavender provide a grounding scent, perfect for relaxation.
3. Internal Support - Certain Vitality™ oils (labeled for dietary use), such as Frankincense Vitality™ and Oregano Vitality™, can be used as part of a wellness routine. I enjoy adding a drop to a veggie capsule with a carrier oil or incorporating them into recipes for extra support.
4. DIY Self-Care – Adding essential oils to Epsom salt baths or homemade chest rubs with eucalyptus, Raven, or R.C. and coconut oil makes for a soothing breathing  experience.
5. Daily Wellness Habits – I personally love applying diluted oils like Peppermint or Breathe Again to my chest before heading out into the cold air. I also love applying Thieves and Oregano to my feet daily during winter months.

5. Supplement Smartly

• Vitamin D – Most people are deficient, especially in winter! This is essential for immune function.
• Vitamin C,  Zinc & Selenium– Help fight infections and shorten illness duration.
• Probiotics – A healthy gut = a strong immune system.

What to Do If You Get Sick

Moms, Here’s How to Survive Sick Days

• Create a “Sick Kit” – Keep tissues, oils, teas, and a diffuser in one place so you don’t have to scramble when someone isn’t feeling well.
• Hydration is Key – Kids get dehydrated fast. Make homemade electrolyte drinks with coconut water, wolfberry puree, lemon, and a pinch of sea salt.
• Give Yourself Grace – It’s okay if the house is a mess or meals are simple. Focus on rest and recovery first.

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