Seasonal Support: Spring + Summer
If you have followed me for a while, you know that I believe honoring the tide of the seasons and their influence on our earth bodies is an important part of cultivating health. As the days grow longer and the daffodils bloom, I begin changing my supplements towards nutrients my body appreciates during the warmer months.
I think of daily supplements as a compliment to nutrient dense food choices, filling in any gaps and providing support during periods of higher need. This means that the dose recommendations on the bottle are reduced. Perhaps it is only taking 5 days of the week, 3 weeks of the month, or only 1 capsule when 2 are recommended. If a person has genetic variations or an illness that utilizes nutrients differently, then they may need a different dose as well, and as always, a personalized recommendation made by a qualified health practitioner should be followed.
Here is my warm season supplement routine. It feels good to sort through things and order what is needed before allergy and sun season arrives in just a couple short weeks. Almost like spring cleaning! Or, if you prefer the poetry and sparkle of ancestral wisdom, it feels good to set down the deep inner healing work of winter and prepare to dance under the sun’s glorious rays.
- Multivitamin with a B-complex – the basic nutrients helpful for nourishing and protecting skin, vision, and supporting energy for the long days. I take it with a meal for best absorption.
- Aller-C by Vital Nutrients -this formula has nutrients that support appropriate allergy and histamine response. It is safe with most over the counter and prescription allergy medications, but if you have a health condition that affects immune function or histamine regulation, check with your doc (or me!!) before taking.
- Essential fatty acids (EFA), flax oil, fish oil, etc.- Another nutrient for brain, skin, cardiovascular, mood, and immune health. Taken with a meal for best absorption.
- Multimineral – best taken before bed. Big love for rebuilding the tissues that worked hard all day.
- Green tea- one cup of organic green tea daily. This potent antioxidant rich brew supports protection from skin damage and helps moderate histamine. Decaf is less effective in this case.
I hope this has been helpful and inspires you towards cultivating your own rituals for seasonal support! Please reach out if you would like assistance with discerning the nutrients that offer you the most personal benefit.
Thanks for reading! This post contains general educational information shared with love from your friendly local medicine keeper, and is not medical advice.
Alicia Tremblay, ND
Dr. Tremblay is an expert in natural health with degrees in naturopathic medicine and ethnomedicine. Drawing on her diverse background and personal experience with healing from chronic illness, she guides clients on their health journeys, and occasionally writes blogs with unique insights into natural medicine and the healing process. Read more >>
