Let’s face it, humans have been trying to dodge illness since the dawn of time – and some of those attempts have been, well, interesting to say the least. While modern science has gifted us Vitamin D, immunity boosting mushrooms, and gut friendly kombucha, history is full of quirky (and often questionable) ideas for keeping the body healthy. Here are a few of our favorite old-school methods:
Garlic Everything
The ancient Egyptians were known for their obsession with garlic. They believed it could ward off illness, evil spirits, and even vampires! Garlic was fed to the slaves who built the pyramids, with the belief that it made them stronger and more resistant to disease. While garlic does have some antimicrobial properties, we wouldn’t recommend relying solely on garlic to fend off the flu (and probably best to keep the breath mints handy if you try this one!).
Bloodletting – For When You’ve Got Too Much Blood
Medieval doctors thought that if you were sick, you probably had too much blood in your body. The solution? Letting it out, of course! Bloodletting was a common practice for treating all sorts of ailments, from colds to the plague. Unfortunately, it often left patients weaker, which isn’t exactly ideal when trying to fight off an illness. Luckily, we’ve moved past this one – though the leeches might miss us.
Drinking Mercury – Liquid Metal, Anyone?
Back in the day, mercury was thought to have medicinal properties and was used to treat everything from syphilis to the flu. Of course, now we know that mercury is highly toxic, and ingesting it can cause serious health issues (including death), so it’s safe to say this method was a bit of a miss.
Wear a Dead Mole – Your Fashionable Friend Against Infection
In medieval England, it was believed that wearing a dead mole around your neck could ward off illness and disease. Maybe it was an early attempt at germ theory or just a really weird fashion statement, but it probably wasn’t the most effective immunity booster. We prefer gummies, thank you very much!
Bathing in Sour Milk – Cleopatra’s Secret to Youth and Health
Cleopatra, the legendary queen of Egypt, was rumored to bathe in sour milk to keep her skin soft and her immune system strong. While there’s some truth to lactic acid being good for the skin, the idea that a sour milk bath could fight off colds probably won’t hold up to scientific scrutiny. But hey, she had great skin!
How Our Immunity Support Bundle Helps
At Known Nutrition, we’ve taken these immune boosting essentials and packed them into three convenient products, perfect for supporting your body during busy or stressful periods:
Vitamin D – The Sunshine Vitamin
We all know how hard it is to get enough sunlight, especially during the darker months. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in strengthening your immune system, supporting bone health, and reducing inflammation. Our delicious Vitamin D Gummies ensure that you get the necessary dose in a fun and easy way, no more worrying about missing out on sunshine!
Immunity Mushrooms – Nature’s Supercharged Immune Booster
Our Immunity Mushrooms Gummies bring the incredible power of nature straight to your immune system. These gummies contain a blend of reishi, shiitake, and maitake mushrooms, which have been used for centuries in traditional medicine to help strengthen immunity, reduce inflammation, and boost energy levels. They’re a must have for anyone serious about staying healthy through the colder months.
Kombucha – For Gut Health & Immunity
Your gut health is directly linked to your immune system, and Kombucha Gummies help support both. Packed with probiotics, these gummies encourage a healthy gut microbiome, which is key to a strong immune response. A balanced gut means better digestion, more energy, and a stronger ability to fight off illness.
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