Now more than ever, is the time to boost your immune system and give your body its best chance to fight off any disease that may try to enter your system. Many chronic diseases today can be attributed to systemic inflammation. Inflammation, a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes red, swollen, hot, and painful, is a reaction to injury or infection. To help resist COVID-19, the flu, a cold, and any other virus, here’s what you need to know about Turmeric:

1. Turmeric is both spiritual AND medicinal. Turmeric is used in Indian rites and rituals. In the Ayurvedic tradition, which comes from the culture in India and some parts of the Middle East, people eat turmeric at every single meal and mix it with red pepper to magnify its properties. It is a spice that has been around for 5,000 years, native to India, and cultivated throughout the tropics. Turmeric is a sterile plant that does not produce any seeds, and grows from 3 to 5 feet tall with dull but pretty yellow flowers. 

Have you heard about the Shirleys in Wuhan, China? Probably not. They are a family of four sharing strategies that are helping them thrive during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Here are their tips:

1. They limit their travel, staying home all day everyday. When they do go out they practice social distancing and wear a surgical mask.

2. They beefed up their immune system. Remembering a recipe from Jamaica they make a brew with nutrient-dense ingredients including: ginger, honey, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and sour oranges. Sounds familiar right? Yes, Fire Cider!

3. They practice good hygiene. They each wash their hands frequently throughout the day, and they avoid touching their faces as much as possible.

4. They play tons of games! Dominos is their favorite and it brings them a lot of joy during this time of uncertainty.

5. They laugh together all day long! The Shirleys are laughing a lot because laughter is free, fun, easy to use, strong medicine. It draws people together in ways that trigger healthy physical and emotional changes in the body. Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. Nothing works faster or more dependably to bring your mind and body back into balance than a good laugh. Humor lightens your burdens, inspires hope, and keeps you grounded, focused, and alert. With so much power to heal and renew, the ability to laugh easily and frequently is an abundant resource for surmounting problems.

As life cycles and progresses, twists and turns, we could all use a tool to help us amplify the love inside. When we feel drastic energy shifts due to crazy life changes it’s a great time to be close to Rose Quartz, for its abundant love vibes and power to create a harmonious atmosphere. Crystals may seem modern age, but our ancestors have been using these tools to elevate themselves for centuries.

Goddess Aishat is the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of love, healing, motherhood, fertility, magic, and the moon. Most known by the Ancient Greek name given to her, Isis, she is seen as the greatest example of a loving faithful wife and mother. Her love for her husband, Osiris, being so strong she used her magical powers to resurrect him after he died. Rose Quartz gently, but powerfully helps us heal our hearts. Its high vibration opens up the heart chakra; making Rose Quartz perfect for connecting with every type of love: platonic, romantic, family, community, the Earth, the Universe, the Divine, and knowledge of self-love.

First I want to say this…..Tinctures are surprisingly easy to make! All you need is:

• Herb or Herbs of choice

• Mason jar

• Soaking agent: Alcohol, Vegetable Glycerin or Vinegar (Glycerin is my goto since it’s more user-friendly for children and has a sweeter taste making it more desirable for all, but alcohol has a benefit of making the tincture last forever.)

• Masking tape for labeling

• Cheesecloth used for straining

• Doppler for application use

Tinctures are a key component of traditional herbal medicine. I decided to make my own tincture when I realized the tincture I bought had all natural ingredients in it. I thought, Hey! I can make this! I wanted to save money, and tap into my inner herbalist. Using plants for medicine is something our ancestors did for healing. Tinctures usually take longer to make, anywhere from a couple of weeks to a couple of months to fully saturate the liquid with the plant medicine. The wait period is the most challenging part of the process because the longer you allow the plants to soak, the more benefits can be yielded from the plant. Increased potency is best when making your own healing medicine.

Bentonite Clay is great for removing toxins.  Toxins are around us every day absorbed into our skin, hair, and body. For centuries people around the world would refer to bentonite clay as the "healing clay". It was used in ancient cultures as a healing method for protecting the body from disease.

Bentonite Clay produces an "electrical charge" and when combined with liquid it literally pulls toxins. This detoxification process occurs because Bentonite clay is comprised mostly of negative ions. The toxins and heavy metals in the body are made of positive ions, and bentonite clay works like a magnet that seeks out and binds to the impurities, helping to eliminate it out of the body. 

Want a natural way to boost your immune system? Don’t like taking the flu shot? 

One of the first steps at maintaining good health is to boost your own immune system with natural, earth-grown sources of support.

Plant medicine is key.

I like to think of Fire Cider as Liquid Fire Healing Miracle Juice! It packs a punch! Fire Cider is a sweet and spicy infused vinegar herbal tonic that includes powerful herbs and raw organic ingredients that have strong medicinal properties found right in your kitchen, such as: Oranges, Lemons, Ginger, Garlic, Turmeric, Red Peppers, Onions and more.

Tap into ancient healing wisdom with an old tradition for a great way to boost the immune system, support respiratory health, maintain a healthy micro biome and gut health by stimulating digestion, guide healthy detox pathways, and nourish the whole body with nutrient-dense ingredients that help the body improve during signs of illness and periods of stress. Fire Cider is a natural antibacterial and antiviral. It helps the body become more alkaline, bringing the body to its natural state for health and healing. This is a must have for any home medicine cabinet!