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Research has shown that our individual microbiome is as unique as our fingerprint. Incredible! Both of these herbs are effective for improving the health of the microbiome. Raw kombucha is packed with beneficial bacteria, yeasts, acids, and enzymes to increase diversity in the microbiome. Better than a probiotic (which delivers the same strains of beneficial bacteria over and over again), this brew provides a diverse range of living goodness from a thriving culture and medicinal herbs. Elder berries create the flavor profile with a rich, berry taste and offer a plethora of immune-boosting properties. (Watch out for synthetic vitamin C supplements listed as “ascorbic acid” or “citric acid.” Ascorbic or citric acid are derived from mold or fermented GMO corn. Yikes!) Ginger Root is revered as one of the best herbs for whole body wellness and longevity. Spicy and sweet, this blend provides extra carbonation from the select herbs. Absolutely delicious! I chose this flavor for the nutritional and medicinal possibilities.
Elder Berries
- packed with antioxidants, which help to fight free radicals in the body and keep you healthy overall
- known for their anti-viral properties and preventing illnesses
- inhibit the enzyme flu viruses which penetrate the cell membranes and also prevent the virus from invading respiratory tract cells (when taken early enough, you can prevent a small cold from turning into the full-blown flu)
- helps to soothe the intestines, and can be helpful for all inflammatory bowel diseases
- have a very gentle laxative action (may explain their decongestant properties as well)
- have a mild tonic action to help arrest diarrhea as well
- effective in treating allergies, hay fever, emphysema, rheumatism, sore throat, and sinusitis
- help reduce fever by inducing sweating
- rich in iron and potassium
- promote heart and lung health
- stabilize blood sugar
- beneficial for lowering HDL cholesterol
- quercetin-rich (quercetin plays a role as a zinc ionophore, which means it helps zinc cross the cell membrane where it can then disrupt the viral replication process)
Ginger Root
- prized for its delicious flavor and medicinal properties (one of the classic herbs used in traditional Chinese medicine)
- great preventative for nausea because it relaxes the stomach (helps prevent motion sickness, nausea from pregnancy, and nausea caused from viruses and other illnesses)
- helps kidneys and bowels by removing excess toxins
- great treatment for colds and flu
- excellent for heart health and the circulatory system (lowers blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, deters blood clots, and stimulates the heart)
- very strong anti-inflammatory for chronic pain and soreness, autoimmune issues, rheumatism, and arthritis
- boosts the metabolism
- treats the effects of stress and fatigue
- improves digestion and helps the body to efficiently move out waste
- great preventative and treatment for people with colorectal cancer
- helps relieve congestion in the sinus cavities (frequently used in herbal cough syrups)
- excellent source of trace minerals