Are you ready for cold and flu season?

Now is the time to prepare for cold and flu season. Boost your immunity and help your body be prepared for those cold, darker months.

One tool is Echinacea, otherwise known as the coneflower. It has great immune boosting properties and should be used at the very onset of cold/flu like symptoms. However, It is not recommended that you use it on a regular basis.

Echinacea (E. angustifolia and E. purpurea)

Echinacea does contain antibacterial components, but its primary action is as an immunostimulant, which is why it is recommended that you use echinacea at the first sign of symptoms. (Bone, 1997). (Source)

Echinacea growing in my garden this summer.

This year I started some Echinacea from seed and moved the plants to my garden in the spring. They are so beautiful and easy to grow! Throughout the summer I was able to gather some leaves and flowers, but I will have to wait four years before I can harvest the mature roots.

For everything there is a season, ... a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted.

(Ecclesiastes 3:1-2)

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What should you do if you feel a cold coming on?

According to Dr. Barbara O’Neill you should:

• Stay hydrated

• Consume vitamin C-rich foods (such as citrus fruits)

• Use immune-supporting herbs like echinacea or elderberry

• Rest and proper sleep are crucial for recovery

  
  

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Organic Herb Source

It is impossible for me to grow all the herbs I need, but I am working on it. One source I can recommend for organic herbs or food is Azure Standard. (I do receive credit if you use my link and spend $100)