Holistic Ways to Heal from the Flu + Immune-Boosting Soup Recipe
Flu season is here — and taking care of your body naturally can make all the difference. Holistic healing isn’t just about easing symptoms; it supports your immune system so your body can recover quicker and feel stronger. At Abundant Health Chiropractic in Willowbrook, IL, we focus on the mind-body connection that helps you heal from the inside out.
Here are the top natural strategies to help you recover from the flu:
1️⃣ Keep Your Spine Aligned
Your nervous system controls your immune function — and your spine protects that system. When vertebrae become misaligned, communication between the brain and immune system can be disrupted. Chiropractic adjustments help improve nervous system communication, reduce inflammation, and boost your body’s ability to fight illness.
2️⃣ Get Plenty of Rest + Reduce Stress
Your body heals while you sleep. Prioritize rest, turn off screens, take warm showers, and give your mind a break. Stress weakens immunity — relaxation strengthens it.
3️⃣ Hydrate Like It’s Your Job
Fever and congestion are dehydrating. Sip on water, herbal tea with honey, and electrolytes to replenish what your body loses while fighting infection.
4️⃣ Nourish Your Immune System
About 70% of your immune system lives in your gut — so nutrition matters. Focus on foods rich in zinc, vitamin C, vitamin A, and minerals found in bone broth. One of the best ways to get those nutrients is through a healing soup!
🍲 Immune-Boosting Flu Recovery Soup
Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
• 6 cups bone broth or vegetable broth
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cups shredded chicken (optional)
• 2 cups spinach or kale
• 1 tsp turmeric + black pepper
• Sea salt to taste
Instructions:
Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil until soft.
Add ginger, turmeric, and broth. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Stir in spinach/kale and lemon juice.
Add shredded chicken if you want extra protein.
Season with salt + pepper and enjoy warm.
This soup supports hydration, digestion, and recovery while delivering powerful nutrients to the immune system.
5️⃣ Try Targeted Supplement Support*
Vitamin D, elderberry, probiotics, and zinc can help your immune system work at its best.
(*Always consult a healthcare professional before starting supplements.)
Feel Better Faster — The Holistic Way
Your body is designed to heal — it just needs the right support. If you’re feeling run-down this season, chiropractic care can help restore balance, reduce tension, and promote better immune function so you can recover faster and stay resilient.
