• Astragulus
  
  • Eclectic Institute glycerite liquid extract orVital Nutrients capsules
    
  • Increases deep immunity; take when well
    
• Black Elderberry
  
  • Avena Botanicals or Sambuguard by Flora
    
  • Increases virus fighting capabilities; high in Vitamin C
    
• Cod Liver Oil
  
  • Nordic Naturals
    
  • Tastes great (orange flavor); high in Omega-3 oils – providing deep support for every cell.
    
• Passiflora’s Immune Tea
  
  • Contains astragulus, licorice root, echinachea root, black currant and hibiscus
    
• 7 Mushroom Blend
  
  • Eclectic Institute
    
  • Medicinal mushrooms, such as shiitake, boost immune system
    

Flu Symptoms

• Oscillococcinum
  
  • Boiron
    
  • Take at onset of flu; can sometimes diminish symptoms
    
• Echinachea (whole plant)
  
  • Super Echinachea by Herb Pharm or Echinachea capsules by Professional Solutions
    
  • Complex sugars increase white blood cells to fight virus, staph, strep; take high dose when acutely ill, adults 1 ½ teaspoons, 4 times a day
    
• Lomatium - St. Johns Wort
  
  • Herb Pharm
    
  • Strong anti-viral formula. St. Johnswort is more than an anti-depressant.
    
• Garlic
  
  • Raw clove or capsules by Vital Nutrients
    
• Vita-Biotic
  
  • Eclectic Institute
    
  • Nutritional support for cellular repair. Take while ill and recovering. Part of a Lyme disease protocol.
    

Colds/Bacteria Infections/Respiratory

• Phytobiotic
  
  • Wise Woman Herbals
    
  • Contains both Echinachea and Goldenseal to fight many microbes
    
• Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids
  
  • Vital Nutrients
    
  • 3,000 mg. per day in divided doses
    
• Zinc
  
  • Vital Nutrients
    

Sore Throats

• Yin Chiao
  
• Passiflora’s Tonsil Tamer Tea
  
• Throat Sprays by Eclectic Institute
  

Stomach Viruses

• Probiotics by Designs for Health – prevent by putting “healthy bacteria in small and large intestine
  
• Passiflora’s Tummy Tea
  
• Ginger glycerite by Eclectic Institute
  
• Tummy Glycerite by Avena Botanicals
  

Nutrition for a Healthy Immune System

• As much organic, non-genetically modified, non-radiated food as possible.
  
• A good amount of lean protein in diet --- all immune cells are made of protein
  
• Lots of servings of vegetables (5 to 6 per day); fruit (2 per day); green, leafy vegetables are most important.
  
• Super green food, such as seaweed and green drinks (Paleogreens by Designs for Health or Berry Green by New Chapter or Pure Synergy capsules )
  
• Increase whole foods in the diet (such as barley, quinoa, and millet)
  
• Low in refined sugar, including maple syrup and fruit juices. All refined sugar impairs white blood cells. Note that cutting out sugar can actually improve memory.