A Quick Guide to My Favourite Winter Essentials
- Angel Munro
- 12 hours ago
- 4 min read
My view on cold & flu is from a terrain perspective, that it’s a very natural & protective process to be supported & facilitated, not suppressed. In fact, suppression of fevers via drugs like paracetamol are associated with an increased risk of developing cancer later in life. Antibiotic use is associated is associated with an increased risk of all cause mortality (all causes of death). If you’d like to hear more from me on this topic + references, I have linked my presentation on the topic titled “Cold & Flu, An Adversary or a Gift?” at the bottom of the page. Here I’ve listed all my favourite products to get you through winter that I use personally & recommend to others that you can find here at The Shop.
A classic herbal combination of yarrow, elder flower & peppermint. YEP tea facilitates the natural healing process that is necessary in acute cold & flu conditions. YEP shortens the duration of colds & flu without suppressing the natural detoxification pathways. Make a strong brew at the first sign of a cold or flu. For a cheats sauna to help you sweat it out when you have a fever, pour a bath as hot as you can handle & bathe for 15 minutes or so while drinking a cup or two of YEP tea. After bathing, get into warm cloths & socks & back into bed, under the covers to let the sweating process continue.
Oyster max contains significant amounts of zinc, copper, selenium, B 12 and iodine, naturally occurring as nature intended. Free from any fillers, excipients or bulking agents, it is just pure oyster extract powder. Both zinc & copper are essential for immune function (detox & regeneration pathways) unfortunately common synthetic zinc supplements compete with absorption of other minerals like copper, calcium & iron. This does not happen with food sources of zinc which is what makes this supplement so great.
Colds and flu increase the excretion of magnesium contributing to common symptoms of headaches and muscle tension. Topical magnesium spray acts as a natural relaxant aiding deeper sleeps, easing headaches & tense muscles.
My absolute go to when I have a sore throat, these are the best throat lozenges without any nasties with propolis being the star ingredient. Propolis is a complex, natural substance produced by bees from tree buds, sap flows and other botanical sources. It contains minerals, vitamins, organic acids and flavonoids that help with the natural healing process.
Vitamin C is one of the first things that people grab for in times of colds & flu, however most people are unaware of the chemical process that goes into manufacturing the popular supplement. Organic Sunshine C tea is a natural wholefood alternative with fruit & herbs; Orange segments, Lemon peel, Hibiscus, Calendula & Elder berry that not only are abundant in vitamin C but contain synergistic nutrients that aid absorption. In times of acute illness, I recommend making a large strong brew & drinking it throughout the day.
While nothing beats making your own bone broth, not everyone has the time to do it. This organic bone broth is freeze dried, locking in the nutrients, giving you instant bone broth in minutes, just add hot water! Bone broth supports gut repair, healthy digestion and nutrient absorption & is healing to respiratory tract ailments (i.e. cold & flu).
Castor oil packs are my all time favourite medicinal tool to use in times of cold and flu, I recommend doing it over the liver or lungs or both. For centuries, castor oil packs over the liver have been used for: colds & flu, liver cleansing and detox, fatty liver constipation, diarrhea, bloating, indigestion, IBS, colitis, Crohn’s disease, thyroid conditions, bladder & kidney conditions, insomnia and other sleep problems, stress reduction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, inflammation, arthritis, joint pain etc, etc. You can read more about it & how to do them at home here
An all-natural lip balm designed to soothe, hydrate, and protect the lips from the elements. Blending botanical-infused oils with protective beeswax. Peppermint and Rosemary essential oils add a refreshing, cooling tingle that leaves lips feeling smooth and invigorated.
The herbal cough syrup is crafted to soothe the throat and support respiratory health with a blend of time-honoured, effective botanicals. Each ingredient is chosen for its ability to reduce irritation, calm inflammation, and encourage mucous clearance from the airways.
Tallow is an excellent natural shield for your skin during the colder months. With camomile & frankincense to heal & protect, sooth skin that can experience dryness, flaking, and redness in the winter months.
PLEASE NOTE: this article is for educational purposes only & is not medical advice.
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