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Herb Pharm Super Echinacea Giveaway

PhotobucketCongratulation, Liz of Missouri, winner of the Super Echinacea giveaway!

With the Bloggy Carnival winding down to its final couple of days, I knew I couldn’t let the week go by without offering one of my favorite giveaway items. Super Echinacea from Herb Pharm is hands down the one item I recommend over and over to parents.  With kids getting ready for the back-to-school experience in a few weeks (I heard that sigh of relief, mom) the last thing you want them to experience is everyone else’s cold and flu.  I can’t say enough about Super Echinacea’s ability to help everyone in your family avoid and limit the power of the virus.  

Whenever anyone in my family has been exposed to a sneezing, sniffling individual, or whenever we’re going to be in a situation where our immune system may be compromised, I break out some Super Echinacea.  It’s safe for all ages, and it’s great for pregnant and nursing moms.  (Nursing moms can take it and pass the benefits onto baby.)  

If you don’t win this time around, have no fear.  dkMommy Spot loves to give out Super Echinacea, and I have a few more bottles up my sleeve.  In the meantime, you can purchase it online at the Herb Pharm site or at your local health food store for around $12 a bottle.  But now back to giving you a chance to win some sneezeless school days!

4 Ways to Enter

1.) Just leave a comment telling me something natural you do to help your family avoid cold and flu.  Remember, leave an interesting comment.  If I cannot contact the winner, you might be chosen instead based on your comment.

2.) Email subscribers are entered into this and all future giveaways, for as long as their subscription is active. Just click here: Subscribe to dkMommy Spot by Email (Please make sure to verify your Feedburner subscription by responding to the email they send you. If you do not receive it, check your junk mail. Only verified subscriptions are entered for all the giveaways.)

3.) Blog about this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post.  Come back and leave me a Comment with a link to your blog post.

4.)  Yes, there is a #4 now!  It is NOT required to enter, but if you purchase something from Herb Pharm, come back and let me know.  I will throw your name in the hat again.

Feel free to do all four, and you have four entries to win! You have until midnight EST on Sunday, August 3, 2008, to enter.

Check here for other current giveaways at dkMommy Spot. 

135 Responses to “Herb Pharm Super Echinacea Giveaway”

  1. 1
    Megan:

    Too cool. WE take daily vitamins and lits of C. We learn to wash wash and wash the hands again!

  2. 2
    Michelle:

    Well, we homeschool, so as much as possible, we try to avoid areas of high cold and flu infestations. We also wash our hands LOTS! I have taught my kids to wash each time they enter the house, even if they just run to the garage for something, because of the germs that can build up on the doorknobs.

  3. 3
    James Jenkins:

    great site

  4. 4
    Halifax:

    My daughter always brought cold and flu home from the daycare. Besides relying on hand wash and sanitizer, drinking lots of water/juice, daily multi-vitamin, I’d have to turn to cold medicine when she’s sick. And she’s picky about what flavour and taste she likes. Hope I can introduce her to Super Echinacea

  5. 5
    Kristin:

    We use EmergnC. I don’t know if it helps, but it’s something!

    Kristins last blog post..A-Line Skirt, Size Medium, The Gwenna

  6. 6
    Sonya:

    We rarely get sick here, other than seasonal allergy issues…but when we do, Immune Zoom (http://www.sunriseherbfarm.com/immunezoom.html) nips it in the bud every time. I swear by this stuff! We buy it in the ACV base

    Sonyas last blog post..Electing a US President

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    sandy:

    greeen tea- wash hands and not share or go near sick people

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    Jennifer M:

    We avoid all artificial colors, flavors, fake sweeteners (including corn syrup), trans fats, etc. When we sneak that junk into our diet, we seem to get more illnesses. Keeping them out–and replacing them with real foods–truly helps our overall resistance.

  9. 9
    Heather:

    We use a chewable Zinc and Vitamin C it is fruity tasting and it really helps cut down on colds. Thanks for the contest!

  10. 10
    karissa:

    we wash our hands but have always stayed away from antibacterials. we want to teach our bodies to fight germs, that is what it is supposed to do! and we eat healthy. and we drink lots of water and other fluids.

    oh and lots of yogurt!!

  11. 11
    karissa:

    blogged at kagey10.blogspot.com

    I just LOVE your site.

  12. 12
    Sandra:

    I use a vapor steam cleaner for cleaning my home and I make sure to zap all the door knobs. Also, handwashing, handwashing, handwashing.

    owatz (AT) telus (DOT) net

  13. 13
    reeva:

    We try to stay healthy throughout the year. If we feel something weird coming on we’ll try to get an extra dose of viatamin C through orange juice and I try to keep their hands washed.

  14. 14
    Emily B:

    Something I do to help my family avoid cold and flu is avoid using the strong chemical anti-bacterial cleaners. Having the occasional exposure to bacteria and germs helps build immunities. That said our house is not a sty - we use non-toxic cleaners regularly!

  15. 15
    Sarai:

    Does avoiding people count? just kidding ;P staying well rested and hydrated is a big one with us, if your immune system is being properly cared for you get sick a lot less and when you do get sick (it’s unavoidable some times) you tend to bounce back quicker which is really good =) Thanks for offering this!

  16. 16
    LadySnow:

    We eat a LOT of garlic and drink garlic/ginger tea to help fight colds

    LadySnows last blog post..Note to Self….

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    Jenny:

    I breastfeed (duh–I know). It may not be interesting now but it could possibly get that way as my daughter gets older! She is 14 months now and most of my friends and family expected I would quit by one year. I’d like to keep going at least until she’s 2.

    Jennys last blog post..My first giveaway ever!

  18. 18
    Tiffany Lane:

    i make sure phones and door knobs are cleaned regularly. i make them wash their hands after everything.

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    Jenn:

    In the winter, I make sure the kids get plenty of rest and plenty of water. I boot them outside (well-wrapped, of course) for fresh air and sunshine for at least 20 minutes a day, if it’s not too windy. I give them ester-c supplements and if they are acting a bit scratchy or plugged, I hide 5 drops of Wisdom of the Age’s Liquid Advantage in Grape Juice for them to drink. The Grape Juice covers the bitter taste of the grapefruit seed very well.

    Jenns last blog post..Overheard

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    Go Amie:

    We make sure to do two things: exercise (helps the immune system) and washing hands + nexus surfaces (reduces exposure to germs).

  21. 21
    Anne:

    I taught my kids to wash their hands whenever possible at school. I also give them a spoonful of cod or halibut liver oil every morning!

    Thanks

  22. 22
    GrnMtnGirl:

    I run around with lysol twice a month and spray all the doors and knobs and keypads. But, we also take 1000 mg vitamin c daily as well to prevent infection!

    Thanks for offering this!

    GrnMtnGirls last blog post..DeCluttering and Debt Reduction

  23. 23
    Annabelle@Christian Momma:

    When cold/flu season hits, I start taking Zinc. If one of my children have a cold/flu, I start taking Airborne. When I get a cold, I start taking Zicam. Of course I drink Echinacea Tea too!

    Annabelle@Christian Mommas last blog post..“Speak Lord, for your servant is listening”

  24. 24
    Trisha:

    I really believe taking vitamins and minerals can help when it comes to avoiding being sick. We like Vitamin C, Echinacea, and Zinc. We just ran out of the Echinacea, so this would be great to stock up our supply. Thanks for doing the giveaway!

  25. 25
    Memarie Lane:

    I make sure my kids get lots of vitamin rich food, and beneficial bacteria. We avoid dairy products as well, and they rarely, if ever, get sick.

    Memarie Lanes last blog post..Little Miss Sunshine

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    Damla Kayihan:

    I breath deeply, drink warm things (especially black tea and green tea), also immune system enhancing pills.

  27. 27
    Megan A.:

    I make sure that we get plenty of sleep. As soon as we start slipping up and getting to bed late, someone gets sick.

  28. 28
    Maja:

    I take Centrum daily

  29. 29
    Renee:

    I have used echanacea for years to help fight off colds and flu. Course just eating a healthy diet does wonders too!

  30. 30
    Liz:

    This would be a awesome win as this would really help my family. Thank you.

  31. 31
    Jamie from fort lauderdale:

    We wash our hands and try to avoid other sick children.
    We also use Echinacea when we feel a cold coming on.

    thanks for the chance to try a new product!
    JamiC61(at)aol(dot)com

  32. 32
    Cristina:

    Lots of hand squeezed orange juice.

  33. 33
    Miguel Gutierrez:

    Ill drop myself into health……

  34. 34
    Kimberly:

    As cliche as it sounds we are big believers in chicken soup.

    I also make sure my family gets plenty of vitamin C and all their vitamins and plenty of rest because when you feel run down you tend to get sick.

    Thanks for a great giveaway!

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    susan varney:

    keep the children dressed properly for the time of year

  36. 36
    faithfulmommy:

    We take so many supplements year round and wash our hands all day long. Don’t pick your nose, don’t sneeze on your sister or on your hand. Don’t touch any toys anywhere. My poor babies have so many rules. :(f

  37. 37
    Adrienne Gordon:

    we keep sanitizing our hands

  38. 38
    Gina Stratos:

    Lots of Vitamion C and hand sanitizer.
    gkstratos@yahoo.com

  39. 39
    katrina:

    This would be great for me, I don’t have kids yet, but I work in a pharmacy, and see lots of sick people!
    I usually just try and take lots of vitamin c and wash my hands.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    katrinas last blog post..Giveaway!

  40. 40
    CJStewart:

    Keeping healthy is a subject near and dear to our hearts. We wash, wash, wash (our hands, that is). When we don’t have access to soap and water, we use For My Kids All-Natural Hand Wash. We also wipe down door knobs, phones, and shopping cart handles with For My Kids All-Natural Alternative to Antibacterial Disinfectants.

  41. 41
    Debbie D:

    We wash our hands frequently, with non-antibacterial soap. When one of us gets sick, we get our own box of kleenex, and we all try to take emergenC, or better yet, eat an orange.

  42. 42
    wana haaland:

    Echinacea extract is what I use. It workes every time! I would love to try this brand.

  43. 43
    Elaine:

    I make sure my family is eating fruits and vegetables that are high in vitamin C!

  44. 44
    Barbara Baker:

    The main thing my family and I do are to take daily vitamins. I take pre-natal since they are the best (even for non-pregnant women)…and my children take flinstones vitamins…

  45. 45
    Belinda A.:

    We wash our hands religiously!

    Belinda A.s last blog post..The Party Is Starting Early!

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    Judith G.:

    We eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. I’ve also been trying to ensure that more of them are organic or locally grown. I think these things help keep us healthy. Thanks.

  47. 47
    Ginny:

    we take vitamins especially vitamin c and also use hand sanitizer.

  48. 48
    Susan Sunderlin:

    Great give away!
    We eat fresh fruits in all colors of the rainbow. Drink lots of water, wash hands often.

  49. 49
    Suzie G.:

    We eat Vitamin C. Usually in tablets but I try to eat lots of oranges as well.

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    Constance Spanios:

    Good old fashioned homemade chicken soup!!! Chock full of fresh garlic, onions, carrots, potatoes and a whole simmered organic chicken… add a little fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon… it’s a miracle in a bowl!!!!! (doesn’t hurt that it tastes really good, too!!!) Serve it up with some warm crusty bread, a hug and a kiss….. and the sniffles don’t stand a chance!!!

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    Heather:

    We have ths fabulous immune booster tea with all kinds of buds and leaves - tastes delicious and it’s the first thing I pull out at the slightest hint of cold or flu. And then a hot tub with a variety of essential oils that kill or at least seriously maim (grin) virus and bacteria. . .

  52. 52
    Peggy Gorman:

    Plenty of Homemade Chicken Soup,its the best and keeps colds away . I also take zinc,when your body starts to get depleted of zinc, you will feel run down and its easier to catch a cold.

  53. 53
    Sharon Fairclough:

    To keep everyone healthy wash hands often and always when going out hand sanitzer

  54. 54
    Kathy Scott:

    My son’s soccer coach has him taking B12 and Echinacea.

  55. 55
    Lona:

    If I know we’ve been exposed to something, we will lay off the sugar/sweets for a couple of days. Eating sugar decreases your natural immunity.

    Thanks for hosting this great giveaway!

  56. 56
    clenna:

    Wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands!
    We also carry wipe cloths in the car so we can wipe our hands even without water handy.

  57. 57
    christopher h:

    we take echinacea, but in pill form, never tried this liquid before

  58. 58
    Debra Ford:

    Suprisingly, we try to stay away from hand santizer….we only use it after using public bathrooms, but focus on washing our hands all the time and eating a well balanced diet to get the nutrients to fight colds and flu.

  59. 59
    Alicia Zemer:

    Why is this good for me

  60. 60
    KJ:

    Eat more fruit, floss, and brush the teeth and tongue.

    Thanks for including me AND for your generosity!

    KJ
    kjmt42 [at] sbcglobal [dot] net

    KJs last blog post..The Bloggy Giveaways Carnival

  61. 61
    Sheila:

    I live in Southern California on land that the Native Americans once used as a “healing site.” There is horehound and elderberries growing on the property. My daughter developed a nasty lung infection and bronchitis that I worried might kill her. Nothing was knocking it. A friend, who has studied Native American healing herbs, visited the property and pointed out the plants to me. She instructed me on how to make a tea for my daughter. Between the teas from the elderberries, and horehound, within 24 hours the infection started to heal and she was no longer coughing up bloody mucous. The same friend also brought over a tincture with echinecia, and I keep that on hand along with the dried elderberry flowers to give my children at the first threat of a cold or respiratory flu.

  62. 62
    Linda Moeller:

    I’m a huge proponent of echinacea. I’ve been using it about six years since I had pneumonia.

  63. 63
    Tania:

    Run the humidifier with tea tree oil.
    Wash hands after being in public.
    Use oil of oregano.
    Also use saline drops.

    Tanias last blog post..Blog Giveaway!

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    mannequin:

    My son has frequent congestion so bad that the poor child can’t sleep. No over the counter meds help, the doctor says take over the counter meds and so I’m usually at a loss. I use the vaporizer and campho rub and offer him teas to drink but it’s very difficult.
    I would love to try this and actually, if I don’t win, I am still appreciative of the fact that you taught me something about Echinacea!

  65. 65
    Theresa Shafer:

    Elderberry syrup (no added sugar or even non-sugar additive). High vitamin C.
    Thank you very much.

  66. 66
    Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland:

    We drink lots of fluids. water, orange juice. Use the humidifier. wash your hands. Take Zinc or echinacea. Great giveaway, thanks!

    Mary @ Adventures in Mommylands last blog post..Boon Animal Bag Giveaway at Berrie Sweet Picks

  67. 67
    Wendy:

    I’m not sure if this helps when getting a cold but when I feel sick I take some dried ginger. I get the sweetened kind because it can be quite strong. It will stop an upset stomach in minutes.

    Wendy
    http://swishersweetie.blogspot.com/

    Wendys last blog post..Win a Land’s End Backpack (Value $39.50)

  68. 68
    Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland:

    Blogged ya:

    http://mommyland512.blogspot.com/2008/07/herb-pharm-echinacea-giveaway-at.html

    Thanks again!

    Mary @ Adventures in Mommylands last blog post..Boon Animal Bag Giveaway at Berrie Sweet Picks

  69. 69
    Audrey Okaneko:

    Getting a good night’s rest helps to avoid colds/flu.

  70. 70
    sarah:

    we drink a lot of orange juice and make sure we’re getting enough vitamin c to fight off illnesses. i make sure the fridge is always stocked with orange juice. we can never live without it!

  71. 71
    Liz Cranage:

    When the sicky season starts I reclean all my air filters and replace any that need it. Stock up on juice B vitamins and C & zinc. Use tea tree oil in a spray bottle mixed with water and do door knobs and handles and common surfaces. Make everyone who uses a tissue throw it away themselves and get flu shots. I’m a cancer survivor and since I had it my immune system is weak so I really have to watch it. I keep face mask and rubber gloves around in case of icky germs. The mask I can reuse but not the gloves to much.

  72. 72
    bob:

    I love echinacea because it was one of the first antiretrovirals in the fight against HIV and also because I grow purple coneflower at home and at work. I fight colds by the common sense solutions listed above combined with regular cardiovascular exercise to keep my core healthy.

  73. 73
    kari f:

    We drink Emergen-C every day. And I use air purifiers with hepa filters in my home.

    I added you to my blog too :)

  74. 74
    Jennae @ Green Your Decor:

    Echinacea has been a mainstay in my family for as long as I can remember, and it really does work. Other than that, we was our hands a LOT. Sometimes it feels a bit like we’re wasting water, but I’m teaching my daughter not to turn the water on full blast every time she has to wash her hands.

    Jennae @ Green Your Decors last blog post..Product Review and Eco-Creative Giveaway: Way Basics Recycled Paper Furniture

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    david basile:

    up the c push elevator buttons with the tip of a key or back of a pen

  76. 76
    Susan:

    We wash hands a LOT year-round, but during the height of flu season we don’t touch anything without following up with hand sanitizer, and we become wary of crowds.

  77. 77
    Sarah:

    I’d LOVE a chance to win Echinacea! When I have some in stock, I do like to use Echinacea extract at the onset of a cold to stave it off. I also try to up everyone’s vitamin C intake.

    I also avoid touching doorknobs of any sort in public, I wipe down my grocery cart handle before using it, and I use my own pen rather than the one a clerk gives me. Every bit helps to prevent spreading germs.

    Thanks for the chance to win.

  78. 78
    Emily:

    Our natural way to keep away from cold and flu is hand washing. Ever since having a baby I’ve been really good about washing my hands regularly.

  79. 79
    michelle rosborough:

    We drinks lots of water/juice and take vitamins daily

  80. 80
    Paige:

    “Cough to your sleeve” is our motto.

    Paiges last blog post..Friday Randomness

  81. 81
    Jennifer Hedden:

    wash hands

  82. 82
    Robyn's Online World:

    We are trying to eat more fruits and veggies in general to stay healthier, plus we all take various vitamins and herbs to help things along. Thanks!

    Robyn’s Online Worlds last blog post..Last Day To Win a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate

  83. 83
    Laura:

    We do lots of “naturally intuitive” things: wash hands, keep germ-catchers clean, air out the house regularly, keep away from sick people and eat healthfully!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

  84. 84
    Robyn's Online World:

    I’ve also linked back to you on my blog here:
    http://robynsonlineworld.blogspot.com/2008/07/great-blog-found-from-giveaways.html

    Robyn’s Online Worlds last blog post..Last Day To Win a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate

  85. 85
    Barbara Fox:

    We wash our hands alot.

  86. 86
    Tina J.:

    I love herbs and my family tends to get a lot of sore throats. To deal with that we brew african ginger as a tea or chew on it and it helps out a lot. My grandmother used to make the tea for us all the time when we were younger, now I make it for my family!

  87. 87
    The Random Muse:

    we overdose on vitamin C and drink lots of tea (well, I drink tea anyway.).

    The Random Muses last blog post..Waking up made easy(er)

  88. 88
    B. Lechowicz:

    We drink water/juice, daily multi-vitamin

  89. 89
    Christina:

    lots of lemons seems to stave off colds!

  90. 90
    Valerie:

    We wash our hands often, take an “easy-on-the-tummy” vitamin C, and drink water instead of soft drinks :o)

  91. 91
    Terry M:

    I take a multivitamin daily, also open bathroom doorknobs at work with a paper towel and use hand sanitizer before eating at work.

  92. 92
    Beverley Justice:

    We drink water with lemon, and take vitamins every day.

  93. 93
    Heather Beckstrom:

    I make sure to drink lots of water to help flush my body out. I also will wrap myself up and sweat it out. Those two generall help keep colds limited.

  94. 94
    Tara R:

    we take our vitamins!

    Tara Rs last blog post..Men Beware

  95. 95
    Jackie B.:

    When the cold season rolls around I usually buy a lot of orange juice and everyone drinks plenty of that. I drink Echinacea tea myself before bedtime!

  96. 96
    Cindi:

    Hi, I like for our family to consume extra Vitamin C. One way is to make a smoothie of banana,
    orange juice and organic frozen blueberries for breakfast . Also, we drink more tea; especially, green tea. Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks, Cindi

  97. 97
    Amy:

    I believe in nursing babies, my doctor says up to one year and the national assoc. of pediatrics says up to two years. He gets my natural anti-bodies which protects him against the cold and flu!

  98. 98
    Denise:

    We take vitamins.

  99. 99
    Hesper F.:

    Consume extra vitamin-C.

  100. 100
    Ed Nemmers:

    We multi-vitamin it every day.

  101. 101
    Andrea:

    We actually use Echinecia a lot…but I also use Hylands C-plus tablets for my babies…they work AMAZING!!

    Andreas last blog post..Pretty Peg Pictures!

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    Amanda Barrett:

    Wash hands with warm water and soap several times a day.

  103. 103
    Bes:

    Eat or drink lots of fruits and juices that are high in Vitamin C!

  104. 104
    Ellie:

    I breastfed my son until just a few months ago (he’s almost 2 1/2) and I know it helped prevent him from getting sick. Now that he’s not nursing, he eats lots of fruits and vegetables.

    Ellies last blog post..Muffin Tin Monday

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    Samantha Pruitt:

    we try not to be too clean or sanitary, when people try and disinfect everything not only does it kill good germs, but it ruins your bodies chances of building up it’s immune system. i hardly ever get sick (maybe once every 2 years), and i don’t really do anything special.

  106. 106
    Elizabeth M.:

    The most natural thing we do is make sure to wash our hands regularly and we try very hard to not touch our faces (eyes, mouth) during the day especially during the winter months when germs from other people are running rampant.

  107. 107
    jen gersch:

    I use sugar to cleanse

  108. 108
    Dawn Johnson:

    Sweet

  109. 109
    Brooke:

    We wash our hands and get a good night’s sleep.

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    kathy pease:

    im always telling my kids to wash their hands :)

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    Linda M:

    When out and about, I try to keep my hands away from my face until I get home and wash. If a cold is coming on, we use some emergen-C, echinacea or oscillococcinum, whichever we have on hand or is easiest to find. If anyone in the house is sick, I run around like a crazy person with my disinfecting wipes cleaning doorknobs, light switches, handles-anywhere I think those germies are hiding waiting to get me next. Most importantly, stay as far away as possible from known sick people. I’m the one asking what’s wrong (to determine catagious level) when someone says they don’t feel well, or say they’ve been “sick as a dog” for however long. Some people only have a headache or menstrual cramps (lightweights, that is not sick as a dog), some have been puking for days or fighting a raging fever. There’s a difference, people! And just how sick IS a dog?

  112. 112
    Kelly:

    Make sure everybody gets their daily intake of vitamin C.

  113. 113
    Nanette Olson:

    I wash my hands a lot and take vitamin c.

  114. 114
    Pamela White:

    We use Essential oils in an infuser

  115. 115
    amandasue:

    my family makes sure to take alot of vitamins and drink alot of orange juice and of course washing hands and trying to keep dressed warm outside in the winter when its cold

  116. 116
    Zoe Lee:

    I take a vitamin supplement everyday, and when I am feeling rundown take some mega boost…and make hubby do the same thing!

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    Audra Marie:

    We take vitamin C, but I’m beginning to think we need something more to help boost our immune systems. I’ve never had a year where I’ve been so sick (other than pregnancy lol) until this year. :( I think part of it is not having houseplants in the house anymore. I er killed them from neglect when life got busy with little ones.

    Audra Maries last blog post..Bloggy Giveaways

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    Betty Shoemaker:

    Very Very important to wash hands alot. Our Dr says that is what keeps her from contacting illnesses from her patients. This product sounds wonderful

  119. 119
    Leane:

    Lots of fluids and Vitamin C will help keep immunities up.
    REMEMBER—Echinacea is derived from a flower! If you have allergies, be very careful or consult your doctor because taking it can actually make you sick if you are allergic.

  120. 120
    Teresa N.:

    We take Sambucol each and everyday…It really works!!!

    Thank you for the great giveaway!

    :)

    themonkinme(at)gmail(dot)com

  121. 121
    hetal g:

    drink milk with turnmeric powder for cough ..

    herry123_ud at live dot com