Here’s the pattern we see every year: 1️⃣ Sick 🤒 2️⃣ Quick fix → Better for a few days 3️⃣ Sick again 😩 But you don’t have to stay stuck in the loop. 👉 Elderberry, echinacea, ginger, garlic, astragalus. Simple, natural remedies that work with your immune system instead of just covering up symptoms. ✨ They’re not extreme. They’re not complicated. Just time-tested wisdom your body already understands. 🌱 We want to hear from you! 💬 What natural remedies or daily habits do you use to support your immune system? Drop your favorites below—your tip might be exactly what someone else needs this winter.

At MyLera, we believe in strength in numbers. Every new member strengthens our community, expands our collective wisdom, and creates more opportunities for support, growth, and healing. As we grow, so does our ability to help more people—caregivers, wellness seekers, curious minds—and to receive more insight and inspiration from each of you. Our value multiplies with every connection made. So we’re asking for your help. 👉 If MyLera has helped you, made you feel supported, inspired, or just more informed—please help us reach others who need the same. 📣 Here’s how you can support: - Follow and engage with us on social media - Like, comment, and share our posts - Invite your friends, family, and caregiving peers to join - Tag others in content that could help them - Post your own testimonial or experience—we'd love to amplify it! Every action counts. Every click expands our reach. And every new member is someone we can help and learn from. Let’s grow MyLera together—because when we show up for each other, we all rise. 🌿 🔗 Connect with us: - Instagram: @myleralife - YouTube: @mylerawellness - TikTok: @MyLera Wellness https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMz2snNsTjh/?igsh=MjVpeng3amR5cTFs

Superfood Spotlight: Spirulina (Blue-Green Algae) Spirulina is a microscopic algae harvested from freshwater lakes and ponds. Once a staple of Aztec diets, it’s now celebrated worldwide as one of the most nutrient-dense foods on Earth. Its vibrant green color comes from chlorophyll and phycocyanin; compounds that energize, detoxify, and protect your cells. Why It’s Super: - 💪 Complete protein source — Over 60% protein by weight, with all essential amino acids - 🧬 Antioxidant-rich — Phycocyanin fights oxidative stress and supports immune resilience - 🩺 Anti-inflammatory ally — Helps reduce inflammation and support cardiovascular health - 🌿 Detox support — Binds heavy metals and supports liver function - 🧠 Brain & energy boost — Supplies B vitamins, iron, and magnesium for stamina and focus 🥤 Energizing Spirulina + Pineapple Smoothie This tropical blend balances spirulina’s earthy notes with bright fruit—perfect for mornings, workouts, or midday slumps. Ingredients: - 1 tsp spirulina powder - 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks - ½ banana - 1 cup coconut water - ½ tsp grated ginger - Optional: squeeze of lime Instructions: 1. Blend all ingredients until smooth. 2. Pour into a chilled glass. 3. Garnish with mint or lime zest for extra freshness. Flavor Notes: Sweet, tangy, and lightly earthy—like the tropics with a green kick. 🛒 Where to Find It: - Health food stores (powder, tablets, or capsules) - Online wellness retailers and superfood brands - Smoothie bars and juice shops (often in “green blends”) Have you tried spirulina—in smoothies, energy bites, or capsules? Did you notice a shift in energy, focus, or digestion? Share your green glow story 🌊💬

You know that feeling when stress hits and your stomach tightens? Or when a hard day leaves you bloated, tense, or craving comfort food? 👉 That’s not “just in your head.” Your gut is listening. 👂 Scientists call it the second brain. - Worry slows digestion. - Calm thoughts ease the belly. - Stress signals travel both ways—mind ↔ gut. It’s like two instruments slightly out of tune. One vibrates, the other joins in. 🌿 Herbs That Harmonize Mind + Gut - Chamomile + Lemon Balm → Relax the nervous system so digestive muscles can soften. - Peppermint + Ginger → Help the gut process what it’s holding—physically and emotionally. This isn’t a quick fix. It’s quiet work. A conversation between systems learning to trust each other again. 💡 Takeaway When you tend to the gut, your mood follows. When you calm the mind, digestion thanks you. That’s the beauty of synergy: ✨ Everything works better when it works together. 🔄 What’s your go-to ritual when stress hits your stomach? Tea, breathwork, movement, or something else? Share below so we can build a “gut-soothing toolkit” together.

🫶📅 “November’s not just for gratitude—it’s for the givers who never clock out.” This month, we’re celebrating the 53 million Americans who provide unpaid care to loved ones. These caregivers are the invisible scaffolding of our communities, often working around the clock to keep their loved ones safe, nourished, and at home. 💡 Today, we’re spotlighting a breakthrough: a tech-enabled support program that’s helping dementia caregivers reduce burnout through simple rituals—emoji check-ins, voice notes, and even burger dates. One participant shared, “I never cooked before. Now I do it all.” After 62 years of marriage, he’s still learning—and still loving. 🛠️ Circle of Care Challenge: In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, try one of these rituals: - 🎙️ Send a voice note to a fellow caregiver—no filter, just real talk. - 📝 Create a “Care Menu” with 3 go-to meals that feel doable and nourishing. - 🧘 Schedule a “micro-moment” of joy: a walk, a meme, a memory. 📣 Want to go further? NCOA and partners like Caregiver Action Network are encouraging everyone to share their caregiving story. Use hashtags like #CaregivingHappens and #CaregivingAroundTheClock to amplify the voices of caregivers and normalize the conversation. 💬 Lets start here in The Circle. Fill in the blank in the comments: “To me, caregiving means ______________ .” Let’s fill in the blank together—and remind each other that support isn’t a luxury. It’s a lifeline