Extraordinary Health Magazine EHMagazine Vol 37 | Page 28
Seasonal Solutions for
Immune System Challenges
by Dawn Thorpe Jarvis, Senior Director of Nutrition Science & Educational Content
Our immune system is constantly under duress—this is especially
true during flu and allergy season. But help is on the way! mykind
Organics offers herbal formulas to help boost your immune
system and support overall well-being. †
Even the strongest immune system can succumb
periodically to seasonal challenges such as a
cold or flu. These seasonal illnesses can set us
back and prevent us from having the energy
we need for everyday tasks. We could all use an
organic remedy to bolster our immune system
during times of sickness. Along with Clinical
Herbalist Dr. Terry Willard, Garden of Life created
mykind Organics Elderberry Immune Syrup † and
Immune Gummies. †
Elderberries are packed with beneficial
nutrients, including minerals such as iron,
potassium, phosphorous and copper.
Elderberries also contain vitamins A, B
and C, as well as proteins and dietary fiber,
along with beneficial organic compounds
that function as anti-inflammatory and
antioxidant agents in the body.
Elderberry has a very long history as a medicinal
herb. Dating back to the ancient Egyptians and
Hippocrates (the Greek father of medicine), it
has been a major part of every practitioner’s
medicine chest. Because of this, science has
conducted considerable research on elderberry,
demonstrating its immune-supporting
capabilities. Its antioxidant power is one of the
highest, with a large array of flavonoids called
anthocyanins, which are known to contribute to
the protection of normal healthy cells. Elderberry
is renowned for its ability to reduce colds, sinus
infections and the duration of influenza.
Organic elderberry, organic aronia berry, organic
echinacea and organic rosemary are just a few
of the powerful ingredients in these herbal
immune-support formulations. † Aronia berry is
considered to be a super fruit because many of
the benefits mirror those of elderberry. Aronia
berries are very high in anthocyanins, and
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† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.