Prepping for Flu Season

Are you afraid of flu season? You don’t have to be! For 99% of people, the flu poses no fatal harm, but it can be extremely unpleasant and derail your work or obligations. Unless you are severely immune-compromised, you can boost your immune system naturally and avoid potentially harmful measures. Today, we’re going to share what steps you can take to boost your immunity to help prevent the flu. We’ll detail strategies you can take every day to keep your body healthy enough to safeguard it against viruses and infections. That said, sometimes stress or overwhelm can weaken our immunity and we get sick-even our family! We’ll tell you exactly what to do – and what NOT to do –if you do get the flu. And Mama Z shares tips on how she gets our kids through the flu. Instead of walking into this season with a spirit of fear, join us today and enjoy the fall in good health! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Topic intro and what’s in our diffuser (3:11) Testimonial time (4:45) Hope for Breast Cancer Documentary (7:50) Getting ready for flu season (9:02) Fighting the flu with an essential oil immunity blend(15:11) Are essential oils effective against resistant strains? (20:35) Sleep: your immune-boosting secret weapon (25:53) Exercise and immunity (28:00) Nutrition and immune function (30:17) So you got the flu. Now what? (34:36) What to do if you get the flu (hint: your kids know!) (36:42) Doctor care vs. at-home care (42:59) Essential oils to use during flu season (47:27) The power of a detox bath (51:54) Handling “flu panic” through the holiday season (58:15) Natural living tip and episode wrap (1:01:30)