Simple Herbal Support for Cold & Flu Season


Feeling Run Down? These Natural Remedies Help!

Hi Reader,

Cold and flu season always has a way of sneaking up on us. Over the years — both as a nurse and a mom — I’ve learned that having a few simple, reliable remedies ready makes all the difference.

I gathered our most-used cold and flu season supports below so you can bookmark them and come back as needed.

Here’s where I recommend starting:

How to Treat Cold & Flu at Home (Naturally)
This is my go-to guide when illness hits — covering rest, hydration, herbal support, and what I actually do at home when someone gets sick.
👉 Read it here:
Cold & Flu Viruses | How to Treat at Home

Elderberry Fire Cider
A warming, spicy immune-support blend I keep on hand all winter long.
👉 Get the recipe here:
Elderberry Fire Cider Recipe

Fire Cider
A warming, spicy immune-support blend I keep on hand all winter long. Perfect for that first tingle of sniffles or as a daily boost for cold and flu season.
👉 Get the recipe here:
Fire Cider Recipe

Classic Elderberry Syrup (With Honey)
A staple in our home during cold and flu season — simple, effective, and kid-friendly.
👉 See the full recipe here:
Elderberry Syrup Recipe

Elderberry Syrup (No Honey Option)
A gentle, family-friendly syrup that supports the immune system all season long.
👉 Get the full recipe here:
Elderberry Syrup Recipe Without Honey

If you’d rather skip sourcing ingredients, I also have ready-to-make syrup kits available in the shop — perfect for busy seasons when you still want natural support on hand.

👉 Shop Syrup Kits

Save this email, share it with a friend, and come back to it whenever cold and flu season shows up at your door.

With warmth and gratitude,

Serra Blaine RN, BSN & Natural Health Advocate
Pioneer Health Homestead
www.PioneerHealthHomestead.com and www.PioneerHealthMinistry.org

5923 Clark Rd Ste E, Paradise, CA 95969
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Pioneer Health Homestead

I am a homeschooling mom of 5 and a RN with a love for herbal medicine, birth and homesteading. I love to help others learn to live a more natural and old fashioned lifestyle while bridging the gap between holistic and modern medicine.

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