Our body is a perfect machine, capable of self-regulating and defending itself against external threats.
But there are certain times of the year when, for one reason or another, our perfect machine doesn’t support us as it should. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as a “weakened immune system” and is much more common than we might imagine. Every time we experience a headache we can’t explain, or deal with a cold that just won’t go away, or those extremely annoying canker sores that appear in our mouths, our body is sending us signals.

Why do these drops in immunity occur?

A weakened immune system is often linkedto seasonal changes or sudden temperature fluctuations. When our bodies don’t have enough time to adapt to these changes, colds and sore throats set in. It’s no coincidence that flu cases peak in the spring and fall. Stress also has a strong influence on our health. If our mind devotes all its energy to psychologically exhausting activities, the body will also suffer significant weakness; after all, as the Latin proverb says, “mens sana in corpore sano.”

In this regard, we must also pay close attentionto our diet. A diet low in vitamins means a body that is easily susceptible to seasonal illnesses and brief bouts of fever. Because, as we’ve said, our body is a perfect machine, but a machine without fuel doesn’t go very far. Similarly, our body needs vitamins, live cultures, and saturated fats to ensure the defenses we need.

Three Natural Remedies for a Weak Immune System

There are several remedies—true natural antibiotics—that can strengthen the body’s defenses; here are the ones we believe to be the most effective:

• Grapefruit seedsare an extremely effective remedy for flu-like symptoms. In addition to acting as antioxidants, they have powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties.
• Rose hipsare very high in vitamin C. This vitamin reduces oxidative stress in cells and supports the normal functioning of the immune system.
• Spirulinais considered a “superfood” because of the many active ingredients it contains. It is very useful for supplementing vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as certain minerals such as iron, potassium, and magnesium.

When your body needs help—especially during seasonal changes—these three natural antibiotics are a powerful way to boost your body’s immune system.