My Supplement Protocol to Boost Immunity

Hello friends! I hope you are all staying sane amidst the craziness that is happening in our world right now! It’s crazy how the Coronavirus outbreak has encouraged everyone to re-think their priorities, their health, their finances, and so much more. I’ve gotten quite a few questions about what i’m doing to boost my immune system during this time and so I thought I would share my supplement routine today with you all.

*DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor! This is what works for me and what I have chosen to take with the research that I’ve done. I’ve been taking this brand of vitamins for over five years now and I really believe in their efficacy.

ALSO: I want to add that my supplement protocol isn’t cheap. I truly believe that it’s a huge investment into my future by taking care of my health now. I spend money on my supplements, my skincare, and my diet. Those three things I am 100% okay investing into and spending my money on. This is truly what I use and love and so I hope this is helpful for you!

Okay so lets start with my daily multi-vitamin… I’ve been taking the Pro Vitality Pack from Neolife for 5+ years now. I took it throughout my pregnancy alongside a prenatal and I don’t miss a day without these! There are four different supplements in this pack for all different purposes but I’ve noticed a huge different in my energy, my immune system, and digestion since taking these! I don’t know all the science behind them but here is some more info…

On top of these four supplements I take daily, I also take the Stress Pack during seasons of stress, either physically or emotionally. The Stress Pack gives a specific dose of vitamins and minerals that your body uses up when under stress. I took these during my postpartum period and i’m taking them during this season of Coronavirus as well.

Lastly, I take a probiotic! I love this one and take it every morning.

Okay… now onto VIRUS PROTECTION!

On top of these supplements, I am doubling up on these four things, VITAMIN C, ZINC, RAW GARLIC, and ELDERBERRY SYRUP! I am taking extra doses of these three supplements daily and if in the case I do start to become ill, I will stop taking Elderberry Syrup and take a double dose of Vitamin C, Zinc, and Garlic.

Both Zinc and Garlic are known virus killers and a high quantity of vitamin C is imperative for a healthy immune system. I also get these three from Neolife (because I trust the brand) and I make my own Elderberry Syrup! If you can’t make your own syrup, I recommend ordering from HERE because there are no additives.

*NOTE ON GARLIC: I’ve tried multiple brands of garlic supplements and this is the only one i’ve found that doesn’t leave you with bad breath or a stomach ache.

OKAY CLIFF NOTES TIME…

That was a lot of info, right?! Don’t get overwhelmed! If the supplement world is totally new for you and you want to try any of these supplements, I would recommend simply starting with the Pro Vitality Pack! This will cover you for all your basic vitamin/supplement needs and it’s clinically proven to build up your immune system by 37% in 30 days. If you have the means to add in any other products, I totally recommend that you do, but if you take anything away from this, I would highly suggest taking Pro Vitality daily.

I hope all of this info was helpful for you! I’ve had my ‘membership’ with Neolife for years now so i’m not sure exactly how it works but I know you can purchase from my link and get full price or you can also sign up for a free membership and get a discount. I believe I get 20% off for being a free member. I do NOT have a business with Neolife, I think I just get referral discounts or something if you purchase through my link! I’m not sponsored by them, I truly just love their company and trust them! There are SO many supplement companies out there right now and this one has earned my trust and so i’ve just stuck with them!

Let me know if you have any questions at all and STAY WELL, my friends!

xo, Lo

My Vitamin Routine

One of the top questions I've been getting recently is which vitamins & supplements I take! I have been hesitant to write this post because I truly feel like each person is unique and the supplements my body needs might be completely different then what yours need! That being said, the vitamins I take now are pretty universal and I have been recommending to all of my friends & family because they have really worked for me! And, you can get them off of Amazon so its a win/win! 

First, lets address a common question about vitamins/supplements. Why take them?! Well, in my studies of natural health and from years of experience healing my own body naturally, I've learned that the food we eat (even if it's healthy) does not provide all of the vitamins & minerals we need. This is because of the way our food is grown & harvested! 100 years ago, our food was grown in a much different way and the soil was much healthier and full of the micro-nutrients that we need. Nowadays though, GMO's, pesticides, and over-used soil has pretty much killed all of the micro-nutrients that used to be in our food. This means that not only does our food have less nutrients, but its also full of toxic chemicals that our body needs to get rid of.

Does this mean that we shouldn't eat healthy food?! NOT AT ALL!! Eating mostly fruits and vegetables will still provide your body with nutrients, it's just probably not enough nutrients to feed your body optimally. Don't take my word for it though, dive into the research! There are so many great resources that share about poor farming practices, GMO's, pesticides, etc. 

I also want to note that choosing locally grown organic produce is the BEST way that you can make sure your food has all of the amazing micro-nutrients you want! Spend a little time researching local organic farms in your area and join a produce coop or go-to a farmers market and buy your produce that way! Not only are you buying more nutrient-dense food but you are also supporting local farmers who use sustainable farming methods!

Okay back to vitamins...

My Favorite Multi-Vitamin:

About two years ago I went on the hunt for the best women's multi-vitamin that used whole food supplementation. This means that the vitamins are found directly from fruits, vegetables, and herbs, not chemicals. My search led me to The Synergy Company and I've been using their products ever since!

***This is in no-way sponsored or endorsed, I wish!!!  ;) They have no idea I am writing about them but I truly love their supplements and so I wanted to share!***

DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor! I cannot tell you want is best for your body. I am just sharing what works for me! :) You should always check with a doctor if you have specific questions and especially ask if you are pregnant or nursing!

My favorite from The Synergy Company is their daily women's multi-vitamin! Why I love this one so much is because it doesn't only include vitamins and minerals but it also has herbs that support women's hormones, digestion, mood, etc! You may have heard me talk about adaptogens before like ashwagandha or reishi and those are both in this vitamin along with a ton of others! It can be expensive to purchase herbs all by themselves and so I love how this vitamin includes all of them! 

They also have a pre-natal version of this vitamin! So if you are an expectant mama, that would be the one for you because it doesn't contain any of the herbs that the regular one has. 

Vitamin D

On top of my daily multi-vitamin, I take an extra supplement of vitamin D! I have dived into a ton of research that shows how important vitamin D is for our bodies, especially women. Even if you live in sunny Hawaii like me, vitamin D is so important to make sure you are getting. I once heard from a natural health doctor that unless you are laying in the sun and getting a sun-tan every single day, you probably aren't getting enough vitamin D! So it is super important to get your levels tested to make sure you have enough! Last time I got my vitamin D levels checked from my doctor, I was super low! It was shocking to me. So now I take a couple of drops of this vitamin D every day and I just put it into my water. 

taking vitamin D has helped me with: energy, immunity, digestion, and bloating

Again, I'm not saying that every single person needs to be taking this! I'm just saying that adding in extra vitamin D has done wonders for my energy levels & immunity!! 

These are the two main vitamins that I take each an every day. I also take additional vitamins or supplements as I feel they are needed but I can do a different blog post on those if you would like me to talk more about my health routines!! I hope that you found this helpful and feel free to leave me a comment if you have any other questions or if you would like to see more health-based blog posts! :) 

Xo,

Lo