Flu season can be a challenging time, but small, intentional changes can make a big difference in supporting your immune system. From nourishing foods to mindful hydration and stress management, these simple practices can help you feel your best.
1. Incorporate Immune-Supportive Ingredients
Nature provides us with powerful tools to stay healthy. Ingredients like ginger and turmeric are known for their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, while matcha offers a rich source of antioxidants that help fight oxidative stress. Adding lemon for vitamin C or cayenne for circulation support can further enhance your body’s natural defenses.
2. Stay Mindfully Hydrated
Hydration is vital for overall wellness, but not all beverages are created equal. Coffee, for example, can dehydrate you, leaving you fatigued and more susceptible to illness. Try swapping one of your daily coffees for matcha. It’s a natural, gentle energy source that supports hydration and provides a wealth of antioxidants.
3. Prioritize Sleep
Good sleep is essential for a strong immune system. During rest, your body repairs itself and produces infection-fighting cells. Adults should aim for 7–9 hours of quality sleep each night. To promote better sleep, avoid stimulants like caffeine late in the day, and establish a calming evening routine.
4. Create Calm Amid Stress
Stress can weaken your immune system, so finding ways to manage it is essential. Simple practices like deep breathing, mindfulness, or enjoying a warm drink with calming ingredients like L-theanine or adaptogens can help restore balance and reduce stress during flu season.
5. Move Your Body
Regular exercise plays a significant role in supporting immunity. Moderate activity, like walking, yoga, or light jogging, improves circulation and helps immune cells travel through your body more efficiently. It also reduces stress, which can weaken your defenses.
6. Explore Healthy Alternatives to Alcohol
If you’re cutting back on alcohol, mocktails can be a satisfying replacement. Drinks that combine calming adaptogens like ashwagandha or energizing spices like jalapeño provide a functional twist, helping you relax while supporting hydration and immune health.
7. Consistency is Key
Staying well during flu season is about consistency, not perfection. Small habits—like starting your day with a nutrient-rich drink or enjoying a restorative evening routine—can help you stay balanced and resilient.
Our List of Products to Help You Get Through This Flu Season
Here are some of our signature products designed to support your health and wellness during flu season:
1. Premium Matcha
- What it is: A pure, high-quality matcha powder.
- How it helps: Rich in catechins, antioxidants, and L-theanine, matcha supports your immune system while providing sustained energy and focus. Perfect for a warm morning drink to kickstart your day.
2. Wellness Blend
- What it is: A superfood blend combining matcha with immune-supportive ingredients like turmeric, ginger, and vitamin C.
- How it helps: This powerhouse combination promotes anti-inflammatory benefits, boosts circulation, and helps strengthen your body’s defenses during flu season.
3. Mushroom Matcha
- What it is: A blend of matcha and functional mushrooms, including lion’s mane, chaga, reishi, turkey tail, and cordyceps, along with cacao and cinnamon.
- How it helps: This blend is packed with antioxidants and adaptogens that support immunity, mental clarity, and energy. The addition of cacao and cinnamon provides warmth and a delicious flavor profile, making it a perfect addition to your flu-season routine.
4. Matcha Greens
- What it is: A blend of matcha and nutrient-dense greens.
- How it helps: Packed with vitamins and minerals, this blend supports detoxification and provides a convenient way to boost your intake of greens.
5. Spicy Mocktail
- What it is: A unique blend featuring matcha, ashwagandha, ginkgo biloba, jalapeño powder, and electrolytes.
- How it helps: Perfect for those cutting back on alcohol, this blend promotes calm energy, mental focus, and hydration. Ingredients like ashwagandha and magnesium support stress management, while jalapeño and cayenne boost circulation.
By focusing on nutrient-dense ingredients, hydration, and stress management, you can set yourself up for a healthier, more resilient flu season. These products are here to complement your wellness journey, offering support when you need it most.
