Two Easy Ways to Protect against Flu

People across America are lining up for flu shots, buying cold and cough medications, and researching which antibiotics that might need this winter. Despite all this elaborate planning, there are surprisingly few people who remember two of the low tech staples that can be first line defenses against seasonal illness: exercise and Beta Glucan oat [...]

Why Is Black Elderberry Such A Powerful Flu Fighter?

According to the “Handbook of Medicinal Herbs,” black elderberry leaves were touted by European herbalists to be pain relieving and to promote healing of injuries when applied as a poultice.
Native American herbalists used the plant for infections, coughs, and skin conditions.
Black elderberry is a plant that grows primarily in Europe and North America. It’s a [...]