Recommended Supplements for A Healthy Family

Important Things to Know About Supplements

I am going to share specific supplements that I buy, and what my kids and I take. But first, just a few important points on supplements in general.

1. Supplements are not created equal.

2. I don’t take one set of supplements every day, year round. I rotate and change as my needs change.

3. Supplements aren’t a substitute for good nutrition. They are a SUPPLEMENT to good nutrition.

4. Healing your gut is really important for supplements to work well.

The info I’m sharing here is not medical advice and should not be used as such. It’s important to work with your practitioner to see what is a good fit for you.

Supplements I take throughout the year, when and why*

Magnesium - better sleep, anxiety/stress management, regularity, mineral balance

Ashwagandha - herb that helps relieve stress and anxiety

Curcumin - I take this to combat inflammation, detox the liver and balance hormones

*These are not the ONLY reasons for taking these specific supplements, there are lots of other benefits to them, I am just sharing why I personally take them.

Supplements my kids take throughout the year.

Probiotics - help heal the gut and balance hormones (We also eat a lot of probiotic food, and I just stick to the food mostly)

Beef Liver - full of essential vitamins and minerals (us adults take this too sometimes, but we also eat organ meats). There are many brands of this now, just get 100% grass fed.

Fish Oil/Omega 3s - helps with brain development (the creator of this supplement - Udo Erasmus - was on my podcast, very interesting chat on healthy fats!)

Supplements/Remedies we all take if we start to feel sick:

• Vitamin C - I take this a few times a week, and more if I am feeling sick. We also use a high dose Vit C option in powder drink mix form.

• Vitamin D - I take this during the winter months or when I feel run down (use my link for 15% off)

• Elderberry Syrup - for immune boosting during cold and flu season and when I am sick (I make my own. You can get organic dried berries here.)

• Bee Propolis - for immune boosting, we keep a spray bottle in the car and use 3-5 times/week. (Get $10 off with my link.)

• Beta Glucan - mitigate stress and improve immune function (use my link or 15% off)

• Homemade fermented garlic honey.

When someone is sick, it's so important to have some of these things already on hand that you can use right away. You'll feel empowered instead of flustered.

Other supplements and remedies we keep on hand to use as needed:

1. Young Living Essential Oils - Thieves, Lavendar, Ginger and Deep Relief are our most used.

2. Boiron Homeopathics - I like to have Arnica for pain, Oscillococcinum for the flu, Belladonna for fevers, and one for motion sickness.

3. Charcoal binders for stomach illness like food poisoning.

4. Herbal teas - I grow some of my own. You can look for organic teas. Ginger and mint will help with nausea and digestion. Mullein helps with congestion. Chamomile helps to soothe and calm.

5. Xlear nasal spray is great for congestion, and can be used preventatively.

I’d love to hear about a supplement you use and love!

-Melisha

Disclaimer - This is for educational purposes and not medical advice. You should discuss your health with your doctor and/or practitioners.

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