You know how important a healthy immune system is to keeping you well. But have you ever wondered exactly where your immune systems is? If you know a bit about physiology, you might answer the spleen, the lymph glands, or the bone marrow. All the...
You’re thinking spring, we get it. We are, too. But while we’re not going to yank that seed catalog out of your hands or tell you to stop browsing swimsuits online, we do want to put in a quick word for elderberry.
“Wait, isn’t it a little lat...
We hope you’ve been enjoying our seasonal Flora Supplement Calendar and associated posts throughout the year. We’ve arrived at our final installment of these seasonal posts for 2020 with winter on our doorsteps. This the time for slowing down, re...
From omega oils to probiotics, teas, and detoxes, we’re helping you give the gift of health to those who mean the most to you this holiday season. And maybe a little self-care for you while you’re at it.
We all have that loved one who’s imposs...
If you’ve noticed that elderberry is suddenly everywhere, you’re not imagining it. This herbal superhero is popping up all over store shelves and social media feeds. Last year, it was the third best-selling herbal supplement in the United States ...
Lindsay Young @eatyoungnutrition is a nutritionist and lover of food from around the world. She’s passionate about making healthy, home cooked food accessible and approachable for everyone. She hosts workshops in her home town, Kelowna, see...
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that many plants and animals can manufacture from their own glucose stores. Unfortunately for us humans, we’re not one of the mammals that comes with our own built in vitamin C factories. That means we need to e...
How the Immune System Works
The coordinated job of the immune system,
including both our Adaptive and Innate functions, is to correctly differentiate
between what is “self” and “not-self”.
The immune system must identify what is a
pathogen ...
We’ve been noticing lots of interest in our elderberry
products over the past few months and wanted to respond to various concerns and
misinformation being shared with respect to elderberry, the SARS-CoV-2 virus/COVID-19,
and immune health.
Th...
If you’ve made it this far into winter without you or someone you love being flattened by an immune challenge, you may be feeling victorious. Don’t celebrate just yet though. The peak season for winter gremlins is January-February and doesn’t end...
Elderberry: the most popular way we know to stay healthy—and for good reason!
You know you want more elderberry goodness in your life and adding Flora Elderberry Crystals to food is the easiest, most versatile way to get your dose.
We’ve sear...
The September back-to-school period invokes a unique blend
of feelings for both parents and children: excitement, anticipation, and butterflies,
with novelty, planning, and growth all in the mix. More time indoors, crowded
rooms of kids, and cool...
