Root and Branch Traditional Chinese Medicine

Make your own elderberry syrup! It is known as a great preventative for the flu as well as a treatment for flu symptoms. It's high in antioxidants and has anti-viral properties. It is also delicious. When you make it yourself it costs a quarter of the price - and it's easy!

I know it's hard, but staying away from sugar is one of the best ways you can keep yourself healthy during the cold and flu season. And incorporating probiotics foods into your diet! Viruses and bacteria are a part of our bodies, but we don't fall prey to illness when we have enough healthy gut flora to keep ourselves in balance. Here's a great list of some of the many ways you can strengthen your immune system.

Happy first day of winter! Take care of yourself by including probiotic foods in your daily diet AND taking a high quality probiotic pill. And since it's winter try sauerkraut instead of yogurt which is too cold for this time of year.