Boosting immune system

[Lisalee2]

Hi everyone,

I was thinking that it would be great to have a thread where people put together info on how to best build up a healthy immune system. I'm pregnant and due in Nov, a little worried about flu season, pertussis, etc. and need advice on what I can do to help my family ward off illness especially because there is going to be a newborn in the house.

I'm definitely going to be:
Cutting out sugar from our diets
Using probiotics
Taking Sodium ascorbate
Lots of water and exercise

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

[MountainMamaGC]

Elderberry syrup is very effective in treating colds and flu.

[Lisalee2]

Is elderberry syrup also good to take when you're not sick, just to stay healthy?