23: Staying Healthy During Cold & Flu Season

During cold and flu season, you’ve got to understand your immune system — and how awesome God made it. 🌿

In this week’s episode, we break down the immune system’s three lines of defense and shares practical ways to keep it functioning optimally through nutrition, sleep, supplements, and spiritual grounding.

You’ll learn:

• 🧠 How your immune system actually works

• 🦠 The difference between viruses and bacteria

• 🌸 The meaning of “smart” vs. “strong” immunity

• 🥦 Foods to prioritize (and avoid when you’re sick)

• 😴 The power of circadian rhythm and rest

• 💊 Targeted supplements that make a real difference

• 🙏 How stress and faith impact immune resilience

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🍊 Supplement Strategies

Here are a few of my favorite supports:

• Vitamin C — antioxidant, supports white blood cell function. Choose real food–based sources like Vitamin Code Raw C or Pure Radiance C. Take up to 1000mg 3–6x per day (to bowel tolerance).

• Vitamin D — immune modulator.
  Aim for 40–80 ng/mL in blood levels… It balances both the “smart” and “strong” sides of immunity.

• Zinc + Quercetin — Zinc supports both innate and adaptive immunity; Quercetin helps zinc get into the cells.
  Around 30mg/day for women, 60mg for men.

• N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) — precursor to glutathione, your body’s “master antioxidant.” Take on an empty stomach — 500–600mg twice daily.
  It supports respiratory health and breaks down biofilms that bacteria love to hide in.

• Xlear Nasal Spray — xylitol and grapefruit seed extract to support upper respiratory health.

• Bio-Active Silver Hydrosol Spray — general antimicrobial support.