Family Provisions Wellness
Hello West Philly friends!! Are you loving that nip in the air as much as I am? It’s sweater weather!! Wrap yourself up in a gigantic scarf and go outside with some AI-generated friends to peep some changing leaves!
Be warned, though: Cold and Flu Season is coming (for many it’s already here)! Thanks to a germy public-school-attending Owl who wrestles with his friends, picks his nose, touches everything and always has his fingers in his mouth (yuck!), I’ve already caught an inevitable cold which made its way to my lungs and is just hanging around, keeping me up at night, congested and headachy with a rattly cough (double yuck!!).
The good news is: there are a few things we do to help prevent or alleviate the discomfort of the common cold or flu.
Family Provisions West Philly is delighted to offer a few products you can use to arm yourself against this annual affliction!!
Whether you feel great but anticipate needing a boost in the next few weeks; or you have that little tingle of something-coming-on (for me, a stiff neck and a cold sore are the tell-tale signs that a cold or flu is brewing); or you’ve been knocked out by a virus and want to shorten the length and severity of the illness - here are some Provisions that can help!
Hot Soup - chicken or veg/vegan, with matzo balls or noodles. Made with fresh ginger, saffron and as much chili as you can handle.
Fresh juices - carrot, kale, apple, ginger, turmeric, garlic, and parsley. Come get your unadulterated vitamins!
Fire Cider - a hot, pungent, sour, and sweet infusion of apple cider vinegar and fresh horseradish, garlic, onion, ginger, citrus, chilies and honey. Used for generations as a remedy to relieve sinus congestion, ward off colds and flus, aid digestion, and increase circulation.
Elderberry Syrup - an infusion of elderberries, rosehips, cinnamon, ginger, and pears. Elderberry syrup is known as a powerful cold preventative and remedy. It’s high in vitamin C, has anti-inflammatory properties and is a source of antioxidants
Fermented Honey Garlic - supports the immune system, with anti-inflammatory and probiotic properties, packed with vitamins and antibacterial, antiseptic, and antiviral effects.
Goodie Bags - with everything you need to get through the cold season, including Echinacea tea, Vitamin C fizzy drink, immunity booster capsules and Zinc lozenges.
Check out all our options and put in your order HERE.
These all make a great gift for a sick friend or can be a vital moment of self-care.
After all, if we don’t feel good, we can’t dance, and if we can’t dance, what’s the point of revolution? Let’s prioritize our health and wellbeing, so we can care for each other.
In the spirit of continued collaboration and learning - Be Well!
Casey
