Feeling run down and that you are coming down with something?  Stop the Flu or a Cold fast with this Immunity Boost healing drink.

I woke up with a sore throat and congestion the other morning– and that “oh no! I’ve been tagged by one of “those bugs ” feeling… Great!
So, I immediately headed to my FARMacy cabinet and pulled out a few goodies.  Let’s see:

• Ginger ✔
• Honey ✔
• Elderberry Syrup ✔(this is what I use)
• Goldenseal/Echinacea tincture ✔(I like this one)

Then all of a sudden… what do I see in my arsenal of packaged natural remedies? Ah ha! Immune strength 5 defenders by Real Mushrooms– Whaaaa? Now we are in business!
I knew I had a chance to get through my day.  I received a couple of samples from real mushrooms and remembered I had a bag of  5 defenders…Bingo!!! Time to head to the lab aka “my kitchen” ha!

Yes, now I will be able to say goodbye to this virus hopefully within 48 hours…

I am not kidding you. I drank healing elixir in the am and by the next day in the late afternoon, I was feeling so much better.  Yes, that is how effective it is.

At the first sign of a scratchy throat, runny nose or that feeling that you’re coming down with something drink this.  Perhaps, you are going on a trip?  Drink it when you leave for the airport.  Planes are one of the top breeding grounds for viruses.

So, if you travel a lot make this your number one companion.  It works…It really works.!   How? I am glad you asked:

Let’s start with the ingredients:

Ingredients:

~ Black Elderberry: has an extensive history of being used in the early stages of seasonal and immune challenges
~ Echinacea: is an herb of the day see family with strong immune promoting properties
Andrographis is a bitter herb packed with compounds known to help support immune system function at onset.
Warning: They’re not kidding when they say is bitter.

~ Immunity Strenght “5 Defenders” ~ Contain 5 medicinal mushrooms:

These mushrooms are hot water and alcohol extracted to gain all the beneficial beta glucans, triterpenes and other bio-active compounds

5 Defenders are well known to boost immunity.

–Reishi: a famous herb/adaptogen in TCM and Japanese medicine that has a track record of over 2, 000 years. Aids in liver support, immune function, healthy heart function and promotes restful sleep.

–Chaga: a dense, dark black canker that is found on the outer regions of the birch tree where it is infected by the fungus, Chaga is a canker that has been produced by the tree. Chaga is rich in betuclinic acid and superoxide dismutase (SOD).

–Maitake: one of the most well-regarded and studied mushrooms out there. An adaptogen that supports healthy glucose metabolism and supports the immune system.

–Shiitake: Another wonderful source of beta-glucan as well. It supports healthy cholesterol levels and supports the immune system.

–Turkey Tail: Contains high amounts of beta-glucans – one of the world’s leading anti-cancer drugs was derived from this mushroom.

Your Turn. What do you take or drink when you start feeling like you’re coming down with something?  I’d love to hear about it in the comments.