Building Natural Defenses

Proactive wellness strategies for living boldly without fear

The best defense is a STRONG offense

As a medical mama to a child considered immunocompromised, I’ve lived through the fear. The staying home. The avoiding crowds. The limiting visitors. The constant worry that a simple exposure could lead to a catastrophic health crisis.

For Satcher, with his mitochondrial journey, even a common cold can pose serious dangers. But along our path, we made a pivotal discovery: while we can’t control every germ, we can strengthen our children’s natural defenses.

This realization transformed our lives—from living in isolation to living boldly. We’ve learned that the best defense truly is a good offense. By supporting our children’s bodies with natural and holistic tools, we’ve found a way to LIVE life out loud while always staying vigilant about wellness.

Friendly reminder: The information shared here reflects our personal experience and is not intended as medical advice. These strategies are not meant to diagnose, treat, or prescribe, but rather share what has worked for our family. Always consult with healthcare providers regarding your child’s specific needs, especially those with complex medical conditions.

You’ll find our prioritized list of wellness tools—the exact products and practices that have allowed our children to thrive without constant illness. These are listed in order of importance based on our experience. Hyperlinked to affiliate links.

Glutathione Patch

Wear for 12 hours a day for up to five days in a row.

Black Seed Oil

Take 1 dropper ful 1-2x daily or 3-4 x if sick.

Fulvic Humic Acid

Drink one packet mixed with 6-8 oz in glass cup daily or 3x if sick.

Nebulizer Treatment

Our nebulizer treatment delivers respiratory support directly where it’s needed most.

We also take colloidal silver daily after exposure in large crowds or known illness. We follow the recommendation on the jar 3x daily.

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This is not medical advice- just what works for us.


Here are a few other items we like to have for sick days! Hyperlinked to exact product on our Amazon store.

Methylene Blue

Refer to chart for dosing

Oscillococcinum

Refer to package for how often

Ear Oil

4-5 drops per ear 3-4 times daily

“We don’t have to choose between protection and participation. With the right supports, our children can experience the fullness of life while maintaining their health.”