After several requests, I’ve put together this video to share with you my family’s winter immune system protocol:
Jini’s Winter Immune System Protocol
Good food, good sleep, Vitamin D & cod liver oil, probiotics, and immune boosters like astragalus and medicinal mushrooms. And wild oregano oil when needed.
Standard Immune System Supplements:
Natren probiotics
Vitamin D3 – at least 4,000 IU
B complex vitamins – 30-50 mg each
Vitamin E – at least 400 IU
Vitamin C – to bowel tolerance
Zinc – 10 mg per day
Cod liver oil – 4-6 capsules per day
For anti-pathogen effect (viruses, bacteria, fungus): Wild Oregano oil or Olive leaf extract or Aged garlic
Others: ginger, lemon, manuka honey, immune blend herb tinctures in your tea, nettle tea, astragalus, medicinal mushrooms (reishi, maitake etc)
Here are quick links to other posts of mine that may be helpful during this time:
Wild Oregano antiviral flu healing protocol
Inhaled Glutathione and hydrogen peroxide for Lung Infection
Original post March 2009. Most recently updated January 2021.
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Is it ok to take Vit D supplement prescribed by the doctors? She prescribes 20000 IU once every week. Is there anything specific to know about Vit D? We are Indian origin.
Sorry, I can’t comment on doctor’s advice. But you can read more about Vitamin D here:
https://blog.listentoyourgut.com/winter-protection-vitamin-d-and-cod-liver-oil/
And don’t forget to take extra magnesium!
Can/should magnesium be given to kids? I have a 9 yr old and a 5 yr old
Hello Purvi,
Thank you for the inquiry. Jini believes magnesium is safe for children and uses it with hers. The one she recommends most is this one: http://shoppe.listentoyourgut.com/mini-minerals-magnesium-nanoparticle-sized-32-fl-oz/
However, if you are concerned on usage for children we recommend consulting their doctor on it. Also, we recommend to use it as needed and not on going.
Please let us know if we can help with anything else.
Kind Regards,
Rachel
Customer Care
Hello Jini,
Fall season in 2023 has started with a bang and bout of viruses. I am realizing I may have to add some immune boosters to my family fall/winter protocol. You talk about Astragalus and medicinal mushroom blend. I have a few questions about those –
1. Are these ok for girls 11 yr and 15 yr old? The link to Astragalus on your shoppe talked about “keeping it away from children” which is what prompted the question in the first place 🙂
2. how often can the immune boosters be taken? ok to take regularly for few months?
Hi Purvi, the Astragalus has been used by Jini’s whole family, including her children. However, we recommend consulting with a healthcare professional before giving any supplements to children, as they can provide personalized guidance based on their specific health needs. The frequency and duration of taking immune boosters can vary depending on the specific product and its ingredients. Jini specifically recommends this immune system protocol during the winter or times when you want to support your immune system. Best!