Well the kids are back in school which usually means so are those pesky viruses! However, don’t give into all the fear that everyone ‘has’ to get sick this time of year - that’s simply not true! Yes, there are more viruses swimming through the air due to cooler temps, but we are breathing in viruses with every breath we take! As long as we have adequate immune and gut function, we stave most of them off. And yes, it’s normal and healthy to get a couple ‘viral upgrades’ per year.
One of the main things I see clinically is the constant stream of sicknesses from October through January. Many people chalk this up to stress, travel, and the winter, but I see a large correlation with SUGAR. I often say, ‘it’s not flu season, it’s sugar season’. Think about it - starting with Halloween (the candy is already in the stores!) it’s constant treats, sweets, and parties! In fact, it’s research proven that increased glucose consumption lowers immune function.
While there are an estimated 10 nonillion (10 to the 31st power) viruses in existence in the universe (what?!) there are a handful that are super common this time of year.
seasonal flu
covid (I hate even typing this word at this point…)
RSV
allergies (not viral, but often get mistaken as such)
Viruses are an essential and inevitable part of our existence, and we need to learn to live WITH them, not AVOID them. It’s truly impossible - we saw that during the plandemic (yes, I won’t ever call it an actual pandemic, ha) Despite the overlords best efforts to escape and outsmart mother nature, nothing worked. All the masks, jabs, and 6 foot apart footprints on the floor did nothing…in fact, some claim it prolonged and extended the covid madness.
So - what can we do? Wait to get sick and hopefully it’s mild at best? Nope! I’m going to divide today’s article into two sections, first, we’ll discuss how to keep your immune system in tip top shape to navigate this season with ease. Then I’ll go over my best practices to heal naturally when you (or your kiddos) get to upgrade your immune system with a virus. Isn’t it about time we shift the vibes around this?!
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