The Holistic Pharmacist

Many people today are incredulous about the true power of nutrition/supplements. They believe that just avoiding junk food, exercising, and maybe taking a multivitamin is good enough to be healthy. Therein, ailments that arise have to do with genetics, or psychological reasons. I think of no better opportunity to “prove the power” of nutrition/supplements than when you have the cold or flu. Even in people who have absolutely no experience with supplements, should make use of this post. There is nothing more empowering than taking control of your own health, and being your own healer when you’re sick. Over my years of experience, I have compiled the MOST effective natural first aid kit to take when you’re sick:

 1. Make sure you are taking Vitamin D 5,000 IU/day with food daily.

-This is for everybody regardless of whether they are sick or not. This supplement alone will raise your immune system, and has been shown to reduce the incidence of flu. Note: If you are just beginning vitamin D, get your vitamin D levels tested in 3 months. This way, you can adjust the dose if shows up too low or high.

2. Take 1 tspn of Nutribiotic Sodium Ascorbate Powder (Vitamin C Powder) three times a day, preferably not on an empty stomach. It’d be best to mix it in pure carrot or cranberry juice to mask the taste. Cut back if you start getting runny stools.

-The regular form of vitamin c is called “ascorbic acid” and it may give heartburn or indigestion in susceptible individuals. “Sodium Ascorbate” is the buffered version that can reduce that risk. Each tspn of this powder gives 4 grams of vitamin c. Unfortunately, most people are not aware of how vitamin c works. When you’re sick, your body’s need for vitamin c significantly increases to fight the infection. Your body will let you know if you’ve had enough once you start getting loose stools/diarrhea. Some people may have to take up to 20 grams or more of vitamin c when they’re sick! The body absorbs what it needs, and if it’s too much, it excretes it in the bowels. Adjust the dose as necessary.

3. Take (2) tablets of Limcomin three times a day preferably with food. Increase to (3) tablets if severe. 

-Limcomin is actually a Hair Mineral Analysis product, but it is excellent for colds/flu. It significantly enhances the immune system to help eliminate the infection.

4.  Put (4) drops of Doterra OnGuard in an empty capsule and take this twice a day, preferably with food.

-This is probably the MOST POWERFUL remedy listed on here. In fact, if you have a mild to moderate cold/flu, this item alone might be good enough. It consists of a blend of essential oils: cinnamon, clove bud, eucalyptus, rosemary, and wild orange.

5. Take 1 TBSPN of Sovereign Silver Colloidal Silver three times a day 30 minutes away from food or drink.

-This is an extremely powerful natural antibiotic that is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral. The best part is that it has no taste. Please refer to this website  for more information about Colloidal Silver.

To this day, neither myself, nor any of my loved ones have had to go to the doctor even when they’ve had the most debilitating and severe cold/flu (knock on wood) using these recommendations. Of course, in people who get sick frequently, the best approach is a Nutritional Balancing Program based on Hair Mineral Analysis. This will get to the root of the problem, and will help prevent future infections.

*None of these recommendations have been evaluated by the FDA. They are not intended to prevent or treat disease.