FALL & WINTER · IMMUNE SUPPORT

A season of
care for the
whole family.

Everyday foundations. Thoughtful support.
A guide to your family’s immune wellness, from the smallest members to the grown-ups.

Find your life stage Start with the foundations
Elderberry Elixir, Immunity Boost Kids, and Essential Immune Support on an autumn table with tea and pumpkins
GOOD SLEEPNOURISHING FOODTIME OUTSIDETHOUGHTFUL SUPPORT

01 / THE FOUNDATIONS

Wellness starts with the everyday.

“Diet and lifestyle are the foundation of a healthy immune system.”

— Dr. Ashley Mayer

A NOTE FROM DR. ASHLEYA little care for the season ahead.Read moreRead less
Dr. Ashley Mayer

The turn of seasons from summer to fall brings shorter days, cooler evenings, pumpkin spice everything, and a predictable uptick in seasonal sniffles. At this time of year, many families - mine included - ramp up efforts to support the immune system in order to help maintain good health throughout the fall, winter, and beyond. That’s why I created this guide!

As diet and lifestyle are the foundation of a healthy immune system, this guide includes the most important foundational diet and lifestyle tips for immune wellness in addition to an overview of my favorite immune support supplements and some sample protocols to help you create your own.

Here’s wishing you the best of health this fall & winter!

Hugs friends!

Dr. Ashley Mayer

CEO & Founder
Dr. Green Mom & Dr. Green Life Organics

02 / SUPPORT FOR EVERY STAGE

Your family. Your season of life.

Explore sample protocols by age and life stage. Open one to see its products, amounts, and guidance together.

The Minimalist
Who is it for?

This minimal protocol is for healthy babies whose parents want to follow best practices for immune boosting.† Vitamin D can be started at birth. Probiotics can usually be started quite early so long as you’ve gotten the go ahead from your doctor.

Note: skip vitamin D if formula fed.

The Naturalist
Who is it for?

This protocol focuses on minimally processed nutrients from natural sources. It is appropriate for healthy infants who have started on solid foods.

Note: skip vitamin D if formula fed.

Essential Immune Support PLUS
Who is it for?

This protocol provides robust nutrient support plus immune enhancing probiotics and herbs. Best for when the immune system needs extra fortification.† This is also a good protocol to switch to after an illness to help the body rebuild immune- specific nutrients. This protocol is indicated for infants who have started solid foods, but may be started earlier under the advice of a physician.

The Elderberry Fan
Who is it for?

This wholesome protocol featuring Elderberry Elixir is great for families with kids of different ages because it can be used by everyone. In general, I prefer to wait to use herbs like elderberry until after solid food has been introduced, but it may be started earlier under the advice of a physician.

Note: skip vitamin D if formula fed.

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

A child resting in bed
Rest is part of the routine.

03 / REST & RESET

Good days begin with good nights.

Adequate sleep is essential for good immune health! Research has shown that reductions in sleep quality and/or quantity make you more likely to get sick if you’re exposed to viruses AND can increase the length of time needed for recovery.

Unfortunately, many of us don’t get enough sleep! Sleep deprivation affects about a quarter of children under 5, half of kids 6-17 years old, and about a third of adults.

How much sleep do we need?
  • Infants · 4–12 months: 12–16 hours
  • Toddlers · 1–2 years: 11–14 hours
  • Children · 3–5 years: 10–13 hours
  • Children · 6–12 years: 9–12 hours
  • Teenagers · 13–18 years: 8–10 hours
  • Adults · 19+ years: 7–8 hours
Five habits to improve sleep

If you, or someone in your family, isn’t getting enough sleep, do not worry! There are steps you can take to improve sleep.

  1. Establish a regular sleep schedule by sleeping & waking at the same time every day.
  2. Keep the room that you sleep in cool and dark to promote melatonin synthesis.
  3. Have a blood-sugar stabilizing snack before bed to prevent waking in the night.
  4. Incorporate relaxing herbal teas to help wind down before bed.
  5. Take sleep-promoting supplements as needed.†

Read more: sleep essentials for kids ↗

Read more: 9 reasons your kids arent sleeping and how to help ↗

A LITTLE EXTRA SUPPORT

Explore sleep support.

Help Me Sleep!™

Sleep support

Help Me Sleep!™

Adult & Adolescent

A proprietary blend of relaxing herbal remedies plus melatonin created to promote deep relaxation and support restful sleep.†

Please Sleep!™

Sleep support

Please Sleep!™

Infant & Kids

This botanical formulation contains kid-friendly sleep-supporting herbs to gently ease little ones into a quiet state of calm relaxation before bed.†

Organic Peace & Calm✝︎

Sleep support

Organic Peace & Calm✝︎

Kids

Our most soothing herbal combination helps to quiet little worries and calm restless bodies and minds before bed (or anytime).†

Liquid Melatonin

Sleep support

Liquid Melatonin

Kids & Adults

Our alcohol-free blend of melatonin - the body’s sleep hormone - is pleasant tasting and provides flexible dosing.†

Mighty Magnesium

Sleep support

Mighty Magnesium

Kids & Adults

Magnesium bisglycinate powder is easy to absorb and promotes a relaxed mind and body.†

Nature Profen PM™

Sleep support

Nature Profen PM™

Adult & Adolescent

A combination of herbs that supports the body and provides comfort from everyday physical stresses while promoting overall tension relief, head comfort, and healthy circulation.†

Enjoying fresh air and golden sunlight outdoors

04 / A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

A little outside. A lot to love.

30 minutes outdoors
each day

Spending time outside with your family is an underrated health hack! The benefits of daily time spent outside include:

  • Improved circadian rhythm
  • Improved mental health
  • Decreased stress levels
  • Increased opportunity for exercise
  • Better sleep quality
  • Enhanced immunity
  • And more!

To harness the benefits of time outside, aim to spend at least 30 minutes outdoors with your family every day. Some experts think that morning is the optimal time to get outside, but in my opinion, any time that fits into your family’s schedule is the right time!

05 / GET TO KNOW YOUR SUPPORT

Thoughtful formulas. More informed choices.

Explore the supplements featured in the guide, with the full descriptions and “Who is it for?” notes a tap away.

Nutraceutical immune support includes vitamins, minerals, and other therapeutic nutrients. Nutraceutical immune support is especially important if the diet contains some nutritional gaps, like a diet low in fruits and vegetables. That is because low levels of certain nutrients (e.g. vitamins A, C, D, zinc, glutathione, etc) are associated with worse health outcomes. Additionally, these vitamins and minerals may get depleted during acute infections. Supplemental nutrients can help build up your inner reserves for an optimally healthy immune system.

Essential Immune Support™

Vitamins & minerals

Essential Immune Support™

Adolescents & Adults

Essential Immune Support (Adults & Adolescents) is a potent combination of vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and herbs that was inspired by a protocol designed by Frontline Doctors.

Essential Immune Support™

Vitamins & minerals

Essential Immune Support™

Infants & Kids

Like our adult version above, Essential Immune Support (Infants & Kids) is a combination of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that was inspired by a protocol designed by Frontline Doctors.

Neuroimmune™ Vitamin D3+K2

Vitamins & minerals

Neuroimmune™ Vitamin D3+K2

Infants & Kids

Vitamin D is an essential immune system vitamin that is important for both innate and adaptive immunity.†

Mega Vitamin A

Vitamins & minerals

Mega Vitamin A

Vitamin A is an essential immune system vitamin that is especially important for mucosal health and for mounting a healthy immune response.†

Immune Liquid Vitamin C

Vitamins & minerals

Immune Liquid Vitamin C

Vitamin C is another essential immune system vitamin that is important for encouraging the production and function of white blood cells.†

Zinc Defense™

Vitamins & minerals

Zinc Defense™

Infants, Kids, & Adults

Zinc is arguably the most important mineral for immune function.

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

An assortment of colorful warming soups

06 / FROM OUR FAMILY KITCHEN

Warm bowls. Full hearts.

Our diet plays a huge role in determining our overall health throughout the whole year! When fall and winter roll around, I shift the focus of my family’s diet to warm, hearty, and fortifying seasonal foods for optimum wellness.

Foods to lean into
  • Warm foods, including soups & stews
  • Immune-supporting spices in food & drink
  • Extra hydration from Broths, teas, and water for extra hydration
  • Microbiome supporting foods
Foods to enjoy less often
  • Cold raw foods, including salads, smoothies, and popsicles
  • Sugar, flour, & processed foods (we try to keep consumption low all year)
Quick & easy chicken soup

5 MIN PREP · 35 MIN COOK · SERVES 6

Quick & easy chicken soup

Super-Immune Spice Tea

A WARMING, CHAI-INSPIRED BREW

Super-Immune Spice Tea

Homemade herbal marshmallows

A LITTLE SOMETHING SWEET

Homemade herbal marshmallows

A child playing in autumn leaves

07 / A FINAL WORD

Good sleep. Good food. Good times outside.

If immune boosting is a priority for you and your family this fall and winter, I hope that this Immune Support Guide is helpful! When in doubt, focus on good sleep, good food, and good times outside! Supplements are just the icing on the cake! It’s my intention that Dr. Green Life supplements are the purest, most effective supplements you can find anywhere! Wishing you and yours a happy, healthy fall & winter!

Dr. Ashley Mayer, founder of Dr. Green Life Organics

A DOCTOR’S VISION. A MOTHER’S LOVE.

What is Dr. Green Life Organics?

Dr. Green Life is my passion project. I am a board certified naturopathic medical doctor, mother of two, and mission-driven entrepreneur. I want all families to have access to safe and effective supplements to support their health and well-being; hence, the birth of Dr. Green Life!

Thanks for your support!

Dr. Ashley Mayer

CEO & Founder
Dr. Green Mom & Dr. Green Life Organics