Nutrients & Botanicals to Support Your Immune System

As the colder, wetter months settle in across Cork, it’s common to see more colds, coughs and dips in energy. Many people instinctively reach for vitamin C or a decongestant—and while those are helpful, true immune resilience asks for more. Especially if you’re managing ongoing stress, chronic pain or fatigue, your body needs deeper, more sustainable support.

At The Natural Clinic in Cork, I work with clients one-to-one using integrated therapies to support the immune and nervous systems—two systems that are deeply connected. Here’s how we build from the ground up:

• N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC): Supports lung function and clears irritants by helping your body make glutathione, the master antioxidant.
• Chlorella & Spirulina: Nutrient-dense algae that aid detoxification, feed the microbiome, and strengthen immune response.
• Cacao & Sea Buckthorn: Packed with antioxidants, omega fats and immune-supportive compounds—perfect for the shift in light and temperature we get here in Ireland.
• Adaptogens like Reishi, Holy Basil and Astragalus: Help regulate stress and prevent immune burnout.

These supports are often paired with muscle testing, dietary shifts and therapeutic practices based on your individual needs.

Effective, Natural Cough Support

When you’re dealing with a lingering cough, especially the kind that persists in Cork’s damp winters—supporting the respiratory system gently is key.
I often recommend:

• Mullein: A traditional herb for easing coughs and softening the breath.
• Liquorice Root: Soothes the throat and supports upper respiratory comfort (caution if you have high blood pressure).
• Oregano: A strong antimicrobial that supports sinus and lung health.
  Alongside these, warm teas, fascia release, and breathwork are powerful allies to help the body move from irritation to regulation.

Daily Tools for This Season

• Start the day with warm ginger-thyme tea
• Use turmeric in soups, warm milk or scrambled eggs
• Breathe deeply into the diaphragm with gentle fascia-release stretches
• Try a simple EFT tapping sequence to calm cough-related tension
• Use a neti pot with warm, sterile saline to rinse the sinuses—especially helpful in damp climates like Cork’s to reduce congestion and post-nasal drip
• Support sleep and immune repair with evening magnesium sprays Find Louise’s expertly crafted Magnesium oil here for collection at The Natural Clinic: www.loulanatural.com/magnesium-oil

These simple, home-based tools work well alongside the deeper therapies I offer here in Cork.

Why Nervous System Regulation Matters

Immune resilience isn’t just about “boosting” your defences. It’s about clearing out what’s burdening the system, restoring signals of safety, and supporting your body to do what it’s designed to do. If you’re in Cork and feeling run down, burnt out or stuck in cycles of recurrent illness, supporting your nervous and immune systems together is essential.

Let’s Create a Personal Immune Plan

Whether you need nutritional therapy, craniosacral therapy, fascia release, or emotional regulation tools like EFT and Bach Flower Remedies, we can tailor your care together. I offer in-person sessions at The Natural Clinic in Cork as well as online consultations for those further afield.

Your immune system deserves care—not just quick fixes. Let’s build a stronger, steadier foundation this season.

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