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Homemade Elderberry Syrup

By: Natasha Uspensky, CHHC Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Ayurveda, Healthy Baby, Healthy Eating, Healthy Home, Holistic Health, Recipes, Wellness alternative cold remedies, cold and flu, coronavirus, covid-19, elderberry syrup Permalink 0

This time of year, and especially with the COVID-19 craziness going on, elderberry is one of my top supplements for the whole family to boost immunity and stave off illness.

Elderberries are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins that can decrease inflammation, boost immunity, decrease stress, and have heart benefits to boot!

If you have access to dried elderberries in bulk, making your own syrup can be an easy and economical way to stay stocked up with elderberries for the whole season.

I have my whole family on elderberries (either in syrup or supplement form) through the entire cold season — November through April.

This recipe is easy to make and delicious. Kids love it!

Dosage: Kids can take 1/2-1 tsp a day // Adults can take 1/2-1 tbsp a day.
When sick, you can take 3 times a day.

SEE THE RECIPE

5 Tips to Stave Off Colds This Season

By: Natasha Uspensky, CHHC Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Healthy Eating, Holistic Health, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Wellness cold and flu, Holistic Health, immunity, natural cold remedies, seasonal Permalink 0

By: Natasha Uspensky, CHHC

Lately, it seems like everyone is getting the sick, and for some of you, that might mean a whole month of chronic sniffles as the weather cools. We may just assume that this is a normal seasonal side effect, but I’m here to tell you that it’s not!

Seasonal sniffles do not need to happen, and if you find that you’re falling victim to them like clockwork, it may be a sign of some greater imbalances in your system.

Compromised immunity can come from a lot of unexpected places — food sensitivities, stress, not eating for your body type, not staying warm enough, and of course, nutritional deficiencies.

With a few key upgrades to your eating and lifestyle, you can stay totally healthy and cold-free this season, and save those sick days for playing hooky and going to the spa or taking an impromptu day trip.