Wondering why you keep getting sick? I did.
Recently I became more interested in healing and preventing illnesses naturally, and of course, I experimented on myself all winter 😆.
The reason why you keep getting sick is because traditional doctors treat SYMPTOMS, and don't go down to the root of the problem. Your getting sick because your immune system is low!!
Elderberry Syrup has many health benefits but before I get into those, I'll tell you how I use it mostly. I use Elderberry Syrup to boost my immune system whenever I feel like I'm starting to get sick, when people around me are sick, etc. I just take a tsp. or two of the syrup (which you can buy at whole foods for around $14) and either take it straight like cough syrup, or put it into hot water and have it as a tea.
As a tea, I like to mix it with green tea or chamomile tea, since it is really sweet tasting.
Onto the other health benefits of Elderberry Syrup...
-Like I mentioned above, it is amazing for immune support and major cold and flu relief. This is because the berries contain anthocyanidins which have immunostimulant effects.
-Sinus inflection aid because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
-Lowers blood sugar. Because of the elderflower extracts that stimulate glucose metabolism and secrete insulin, lowering blood sugar levels.
-Promotes urination and bowel movement
-Promotes healthier skin because of the antioxidants, biolflavanoids and high vitamin A content.
-Allergy relief because of the anti-inflammatory and immune benefits.
-And lastly, helps prevent cancer. 1) because of the antioxidant properties of this berry and 2) because it has chemopreventative properties that can delay or reverse cancer formation (more studies needed on this)
*SOME RISKS*
DO NOT
-consume raw
-consume while pregnant
-give to a child before asking a Doctor
This berry also has interactions with medications for -
-diabetes
-diuretics (water pills)
-chemotherapy
-immune surpressing drugs
-laxatives
-theophylline (theodur)
and lastly, here is the link to my sources and a recipe to make your own at home Elderberry Syrup!!
https://draxe.com/elderberry/
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