Autumn Resources

Man kneeling with hands folded in front of him on leaf-covered ground, trees in the background.

With bated breath, we’ve been waiting for this cool down! And it's finally peeking through, with tolerable weather and the reassurance of settling into a season’s new routine. 

Our cultural emotions have been on high in the last weeks, and no matter where you're coming from, there seems to be some collective anxiety in the air. So how to proceed? With courage and inspiration. 

We are now deep into the autumn season, with its dry leaves, cooler air and nature preparing for the deeper stillness of winter. In Kansas, we can now venture outside, connect with nature (after a truly oppressive summer), and reflect a little on how we want to move forward. The transitions of late summer (back to school, schedule changes, vacation season) are now behind us, and we can move with more regularity, more routine. 

With this shift of seasons, there is a shift in what our bodies need. Allergies, colds and viruses, and gut health are highlighted now.

In the spirit of making things easy in our busy lives, I’ve set up an online store with Wellevate, a health and wealthness supplier. When you register and shop my “store” you’ll receive a 10% discount on all products! This store is open for you, your friends, and family to shop (actually, anyone you invite!) It takes a moment, but once you do, it’s basically click, ship, and receive supplements on your doorstep. 

Here are some of the supplements in heavy rotation at our house this Fall:

  • Fish Oil with Vitamin D: this summer was so hot that it was hard to be outside, which means less Vitamin D exposure. Fish oil is an anti-inflammatory, and Vitamin D can be a powerful ingredient for mental health. I like Nordic Naturals Pro-Omega D, 2-3 capsules a day. You can buy that here:

  • NAC: this amino acid helps down regulate the histamine response, and is great for those with fall allergies. I recommend one a day in the morning with food, but up to two, 2x a day (always with food!) if you've got serious allergies! Pure Encapsulations is my NAC of choice.

  • Olive Leaf: A perfect immune-system booster. Take at the very first inkling of a cold. Gaia Brand is my favorite. 

  • Astragalus: This Chinese herb can be taken as a single supplement. It helps “lift” the qi, so it's great for frequent diarrhea, any kind of prolapse (including hemorrhoids), and for allergies. It also boosts energy, so if you are dragging, this can be a good one for fall. Make sure to take this one in the morning, and AVOID if you are prone to headaches. Again, I like Gaia Brand for this one as a single supplement.

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