Elderberry Syrup and Winter Yuck
We have had round after round of winter yuck in this area and I am more thankful than ever for my options for managing my health and the bugs that sometimes sneak in. It took me by storm one Friday and as I reached for my Elderberry Syrup I realized I had NOT been taking a teaspoon a day as I encourage folks to do. Ugh. It was a couple days of absolute exhaustion, muscle aches, coughing, headache and sore throat. I took a teaspoon or two of elderberry syrup  every few hours, used my Thieves Chest Rub on my chest and the bottoms of my feet, A drop of Thieves and Lemon in a teaspoon of honey a couple times a day, and Raven and a plethora of other oils in the diffuser. Also lots of Ningxia Red because I didn't feel like eating (that almost never happens) but knew my body needed the nutrients it provides. I also upped my Super C and Super Vitamin D. What do you do when the winter yuck hits? 

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Interested in making your own elderberry syrup? It is really pretty easy, and this recipe makes about 24 ounces. It is recommended to take a teaspoon a day to boost your immune system, Of course, since it has local honey, kiddos under 1 year should abstain. For littles over one, a half a teaspoon is recommended.

Elderberry Syrup
2/3 cup dried elderberries (double that if using fresh berries) 
3½ cups of water
1 cup raw organic honey (local if possible) 
2 drops of Young Living Ginger Essential Oil
3 drops of Young Living Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
1 drop of Young Living Clove Essential Oil
4 drops of Young Living Thieves Essential Oil
1. Pour water into medium saucepan and add elderberries. It is beneficial to soak them overnight, but not required. 
2. Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce to a simmer minutes until the liquid has reduced by almost half. Smash the berries, remove from heat and let cool enough to be handled. Pour through a strainer into a glass jar or bowl.
3. Let the liquid cool to lukewarm, then add 1 cup of honey and stir well. Adding the honey before the liquid is cooled may kill the important enzymes 
4. Next add the oils, stir and then pour into a glass jar.
5. Keep refrigerated and take daily for its immune boosting properties. Some sources recommend taking only during the week and not on the weekends to boost immunity.
6. Standard dose is ½ tsp to 1 tsp for kids and 1 tsp for adults. If a cold or the flu does strike, take the normal dose every 2-3 hours instead of once a day until symptoms disappear.


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Meet Karrie Ingram

 

Since I can remember, I’ve had a picture in my mind of the life I wanted—peace in my heart, a healthy family, a strong marriage, and a home that felt safe and life-giving. 

But along the way, real life didn’t look like the picture. 

I’ve wrestled with stress, sleep struggles, hormone changes, and health challenges I never expected to face. I tried the diets, read the books, joined groups, and prayed for answers.  

And while conventional medicine offered temporary fixes, it never felt like the whole solution my body and soul were craving. What I wanted was something better—options that worked with my body instead of against it. A way to care for myself and my home that I could feel good about. That’s when I discovered something different: natural tools that gave me choices, aligned with how God designed our bodies, and helped me replace the hidden toxins in my home. They even gave me ways to support my emotions in a deeper, lasting way. 

Today, I’m passionate about sharing what I’ve found because I know so many women are walking through the same struggles I did—wanting a healthier, more hopeful way forward. 

I believe life can be “better than ever,” and I’d love to walk this journey with you too. 


Love and blessings, 

Karrie

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