August is the time to begin immune boosting practices for Autumn. It’s true! While August seems so early, it’s exactly the time we need to turning to immune support before cooler temps & seasonal shifts happen- along with the first viruses.
- Drink water. Try Wise Water.
- Clean up your diet. Shift away from processed foods, sugar, alcohol & fried foods.
- Keep moving! Find movement practices that are fun for you every day.
- Start taking Elderberry syrup & Fire Cider NOW. You can make your own too (follow links).
- Prioritize Sleep. Close your eyes no later than 10:30pm for the most regenerative rest.
- Support Your Liver with Winter Tonic or other liver supportive herbs like Dandelion root tea.
- Use/Keep Using the Neti pot to keep your sinuses clear of excess mucous & microbes.
- Consider adding Abhyanga & Nasya to your daily practice. Keep your skin & sinuses oiled is key for strengthened immunity & clear airways.
- Slow Down. Autumn begins the time of turning inward & connecting to our intuition & inner guidance.
- Keep getting out into Nature daily. It keeps us grounded & connected to our true selves & offers us insight when we intentionally listen. Take a walk. Hug a tree. Listen to a brook. Bird watch. Smell some flowers.