Christmas shopping is upon us....

I have started my Christmas shopping.  I'm actually almost done.  I start early because I like to barter for a lot of our gifts or I make them.  Now, don't get me wrong I do purchase some gifts but when I do I like to buy from small business, crafters and  from the USA.   I really hope this year, if you don't already, that you buy at least one handcrafted gift, one USA made gift and one small business bought gift.  Don't forget to handmake something for someone also!  Babysteps always make a difference!

Our Winter Regimen- Keeping the flu and other illness away

Nobody likes getting sick and I can't think of anyone who enjoys the flu.  Our family chooses not to vaccinate and we only use allopathic medication when it is essential (rarely).   What we do have is a winter regimen that has done us pretty good considering we have five children, three of them in school, spreading their lovely germs around the home.

So here ya go.  This is what we do from September through March.

Check with your physician or natropath before taking any supplements. 

Vitamin C    500mg for the kids 1000mg for the adults.  I personally take 3000mg. to help with inflammation.

Vitamin D   the kids take 800iu, I take 2000iu, and my husband takes 5000iu.   Get tested because everyone's needs is different.   You want your levels to be 60-80.

Influenzinum 30 c.    I like the one from Washington. We get it at http://www.abchomeopathy.com/   I will tell you why I like it.  Washington changes theirs with the flu strains for that year.  Hylands doesn't.   This is the way I use it.   1 pillsule once a week for 1 month.  Then 1 pillsule a month until March or April.  I watch to see what the flu trends are. 

Elderberry Syrup.   You can find the info on that here on my blog.

My Heal and Clean 7 blend.   This stuff is just awesome. It's available at Etsy.   I use it to clean the house,  I put it in a cool mist diffuser(not only does it clean the air but it smells great), I make hand wash with it and for a hand sanitizer.  
If you do no want to purchase our hand sanitizer you can purchase our 7 blend and add it to your own hand sanitizer or to aloe vera gel.  


Here's to a healthy, happy winter!!!!

Peace and Love,
Heather