045: Feeling Stressed? What your body needs now.

Is all the seasonal running around causing you to feel rundown?

In my conversation with Dr. Blossom,ND, we discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy immune system, especially during the holiday season. She emphasizes the impact of stress on immunity, the role of nutrition, and the benefits of various herbal remedies. Our discussion also covers specific products like St. Francis Herb Farm’s Deep Immune and Virafect, and highlights the significance of community involvement in herbal medicine.

In this Episode

Stress negatively impacts our immune system.Quality sleep is crucial for maintaining immunity.Gratitude can lower cortisol levels and improve mood.Herbs like Canadian bitters can aid in sleep.Deep Immune tonic helps bolster innate immunity.Children's immune systems can benefit from herbal support.Echinacea and Goldenseal are powerful herbal allies.Community involvement enhances the sustainability of herbal practices.

We talk about

00:00 Introduction to Naturopathy and Seasonal Health

02:51 The Impact of Stress on Immunity

05:53 Herbal Remedies for Sleep and Stress Management

08:51 Nutrition's Role in Immune Health

11:52 Understanding Innate Immunity and Seasonal Illness

15:00 Immune Support Products and Their Benefits

19:59 Herbal Solutions for Coughs and Colds