5 Natural Ways to Ease Cold & Flu Symptoms
Discover your best natural defenses against cold and flu bugs. Learn from Dr. Melissa how to boost your immune system, reduce symptoms, and recover faster from common seasonal ailments.
The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from foreign invaders. When it is functioning correctly, it can recognize and destroy pathogens, such as viruses and bacteria, before they can cause illness. But several factors can weaken the immune function and make an individual more susceptible to infection. Here are helpful articles that help you improve your immunity.
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6 Significant Ways Vitamin C Supports a Strong Immune System
Is vitamin C actually good for colds? Get the answer, along with 6 specific ways vitamin C provides immune support and promotes optimal health.
6 Ways to Lower Histamine Levels for Allergy Relief
Histamines can cause allergies, skin reactions, hives, runny nose, fluid in your ears, scratchy throat, and even digestive disturbances. Dr. Melissa Gallagher shares 6 simple tips to lower histamine levels ...
8 Super Uses for a DIY Immunity Essential Oil Blend
Discover more about the individual oils in our Shield essential oil blend and creative ways you can use it to enhance your health and boost your immunity.
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Best Ways to Naturally Fortify Your Immune System
Check this out to learn more from Dr. Melissa about the ultimate defenses in preventing and fighting off bacterial or viral invasions throughout the year. (It even helps enhance your ...
Boost Your Immune System with Fermented Supplements
Boosting your immune system with a fermented mushroom supplement is a terrific all-natural way to help improve your overall physical and mental health.
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Can Turkey Tail Mushrooms Aid in the Fight Against Cancer?
Turkey tail mushrooms have been studied extensively outside the U.S. for their use in treating and preventing cancer. Find out what the studies reveal.
Covid and Vitamin D: What’s the Connection?
It’s an important factor that appears to influence the outcome of COVID-19 cases. Get the latest on what experts are saying about covid and vitamin D.
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Does Zinc Help Your Immune System? Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re concerned about colds, flus, and other viral illnesses you may be wondering… “Does Zinc Help Your Immune System?” Here’s what the science says.
Dr. Melissa’s Natural Allergy Relief Tips
Discover Dr. Melissa’s protocol for natural remedies to soothe and manage allergy symptoms, improving the quality of life for allergy sufferers.
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Essential Oils for Headache and More: Cold & Flu Busters to Keep on Hand This Season
Check out these 4 “top picks” of essential oils for headache and other cold & flu symptoms to keep handy this fall and winter.
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Falling Vitamin D Levels & What to Do About This Global Health Crisis
Low vitamin D levels are becoming an epidemic around the world – even in places where there’s lots of sunshine. Find out why and steps you can take.
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Has Taking Antibiotics in Childhood Compromised Your Health?
Taking antibiotics has become commonplace. But those antibiotics you took as far back as childhood could still be impacting your health today. Find out how.
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Diagnosis? What You Need to Know
Have you or someone you loved received a Hashimoto’s thyroiditis diagnosis? Explore the condition and important considerations for your healing journey.
Healthy Holiday Survival: Critical Dos & Don’ts for Optimal Immune Health
Dr. Melissa Gallagher, Naturopathic Physician, provides tips that will help you increase your immunity and stave off the normal winter icks and illnesses.
How Healthy Are You? Take These 6 Simple DIY Tests to Find Out
Is “getting healthier” your goal? Discover some home health testing methods that can help you determine how you’re doing health-wise.
How the Immune System Works (+ 8 Ways to Give It a Boost!)
We are all searching for ways to improve our immune system. Learn how immunity works in the body, plus tons of tips on how to boost your immune system.
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Is Elderberry Good for Colds & Flu? Here’s What the Science Says
The health benefits of elderberry are so diverse! Discover the latest research on elderberry for cold, flu, and a wide range of other health concerns.
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Let’s Talk About Zinc: How much? What type? And Signs of Toxicity
Dr. Melissa Gallagher, Naturopathic Physician, discusses the most important things to know about zinc, including what to avoid and how to maximize its bioavailability to get the highest absorption and ...
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Marijuana As Medicine with John Malanca "Health Talks"
Uncover SOME of the many benefits of medical marijuana & learn from a revolutionary who’s changing the stigma on nature’s most versatile plant.
Micro-Dosing with Immunity 3 to Help Shorten Symptom Duration
When you first notice symptoms of a cold, flu, or even COVID-19, Dr. Melissa Gallagher, Naturopathic Physician, recommends this regimen to maximize the benefit to your immune system and effectively ...
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Stressed Out? 10 Adaptogenic Herbs That Help With Chronic Stress
Chronic stress is behind many of the leading causes of death. Discover the class of herbs that support the body’s efforts to combat prolonged stress.
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The Algae Mystery: How Plants Can Mimic Sunlight to Provide Vitamin D3
Learn more about this innovative form of vitamin D3 that is derived from organic algae, resulting in a clean, plant-based, and bioavailable form of D3.
The Number-One Plant-Based, Organic Source of Vitamin C
Synthetic forms of vitamin C lack bioavailability and the potency that helps our bodies benefit from them. Dr. Melissa Gallagher talks about the numerous benefits of taking camu camu, the ...
Top 5 Herbs That Help Support a Healthy Immune System
Nature provides us with many plant compounds that help support a vibrant, healthy immune system, especially as we age. Here are 5 of the best.
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Vitamin D Deficiency: How Much Do Adults Really Need?
Why is vitamin D so critical for good health and how can you recognize the symptoms of a vitamin D deficiency? Find out here.
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What Are the Best Vitamins to Boost Your Immune System?
If you’re taking vitamins to boost your immune system, here’s how to determine if they really are vitamins and why not all vitamins are created equal.
