VOLUME 1 / ISSUE 1 WINTER 2024
HEALTH & BEAUTY
IMMUNITY BOOSTING WITH EUPHORIC HERBALS APOTHECARY
BY DUFFY PERKINS
The winter months can wreak havoc on our immune systems. Beyond the stressful weather conditions outside, the challenge of being indoors with forced heat and no open airflow can create a tough spot for your body’s defense systems. Euphoric Herbals Apothecary in Edgewater offers many solutions to the myriad health concerns the winter can throw at us. Taking a natural, holistic approach, herbalists work to use nature to help strengthen your body and alleviate mild concerns during the months when the body needs extra help. “Elderberry is one of the top herbs for the immune system,” says Julia Gray, Health and Wellness Advisor. “It helps work down mucus, which is one of the major things people will have causing dis-ease in the body.” Elderberry can be taken in tea form, which is most common, and Gray recommends a heaping spoonful of Nature’s Medicine, local honey, in your cup as well.
“The benefits of local honey are pretty well known, but it’s the simple things that we overlook when it comes to boosting the immune system,” she says. Euphoric’s honey is sourced straight from a bee colony in Davidsonville.
A trip into Euphoric Herbals Apothecary offers the opportunity for a one-on-one consultation to identify any significant factors in your life that may be preventing you from your ideal health. This stems from the food we eat, the amount of hours we sleep, the time we spend outdoors, and so much more. “We try to take a full approach,” says Gray. “We can recommend nutrient-rich foods that are right for your body, and we encourage you to get outside and move your body. When you’re in nature, your body functions properly. And we recommend different ingredients that you can cook with – berries, garlic, onion, ginger, and turmeric all help with inflammation and boost your immune system naturally.”
Gray realizes that one plan isn’t perfect for everyone, so she offers many different methods of getting what you need.
“Not everybody likes to drink tea, so we have extracts,” she says. These formulas often aren’t appropriate for children, since the herbs are often steeped in alcohol, so she offers kid versions as well.
For more information, visit Euphoric Herbals Apothecary at 143 Mitchells Chance Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037
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