The Season of Change

Here in the northeast the air is crisp, the days are shorter, and autumn feel like it’s here. For many, this season brings cozy sweaters, colorful leaves, pumpkin spiced everything—and the first signs of runny noses, sore throats, and fatigue.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by “getting sick again” or wondered why your family seems to pass colds around like trading cards, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: your immune system isn’t a mystery. It’s not one organ you can point to, and it’s not out of your control. And once you understand how it actually works, you’ll see that you have more influence over it than you ever imagined.

What You’ll Learn in This Blog

What the immune system really is (and what it isn’t).
Why it’s healthy to get sick a couple of times a year.
How modern lifestyle weakens immunity—and what it costs you.
How immune resilience looks different in children, parents, and the elderly.
Why some experts now view cancer as an immune system dysfunction.
Natural ways to strengthen your immune system this season.
The proven process we use at Love Energy Wellness to help clients create robust, science-backed immunity.

The Immune System Explained

What it’s not:
Your immune system is not a single organ, like your liver or heart. So when people say, “boost your immunity,” it can feel vague or even gimmicky.

What it is:
Your immune system is a network of cells, tissues, and chemical messengers that defend your body against pathogens, repair damage, and even identify abnormal cells before they turn into bigger problems. It’s a living, adaptive system—remarkably smart, but deeply influenced by your daily choices.

Do Doctors Know All of This?

Conventional medical training doesn’t always dive deeply into functional immunology. Let me be clear - I recommend everyone have a medical doctor on their personal health team. Just keep in mind, Doctors are taught to treat disease—often after it appears—rather than exploring the root causes of why your immune system may be underperforming in the first place.

And when you walk into your doctor’s office with a sore throat, sinus infection, or bronchitis, the most common tool they reach for is the prescription pad. Antibiotics are often the default.

But here’s what’s rarely explained: antibiotics don’t discriminate. They kill off the harmful bacteria causing the illness, but they also damage the community of beneficial bacteria in your gut—the very microbes that are essential to a strong immune system. Over time, repeated antibiotic use can leave you more vulnerable, not less. Think of this like swinging a wrecking-ball at your home to fix a leaking bathroom faucet.

This is why integrative health takes a different approach. While we don’t diagnose, treat, or cure disease. Instead, our goal is to get the body so healthy that “dis-ease” cannot exist. We focus on building resilience from the ground up, so the body can naturally do what it was designed to do: heal, repair, and protect.

Why You Might Be Struggling

Stress, poor sleep, processed food, and environmental toxins all weaken immune function. The result?

More frequent colds or sinus infections.
Missing work deadlines.
Cancelled vacations.
Kids bringing viruses home from school that spread through the entire household.
Older family members needing longer recovery times after every illness.

Here’s the truth: it’s actually healthy to catch a cold 2–3 times per year. That’s your immune system’s “training program.” Each time, it learns and grows stronger. This is biological intelligence - similar to how AI learns from your inputs. But if you’re constantly sick—or if one illness lingers for weeks—it’s a sign your system is overwhelmed (like too many tabs open on your laptop!).

Age Groups and Immune Resilience

Children: School is a petri dish. Colds are expected, but resilience is built when they bounce back quickly.
Parents: Exhaustion, stress, and lack of sleep create weak links. Suddenly, every bug the kids bring home takes root. Before I took control of my health, I it would take me weeks to shake a cold.
Elderly: With age, immune response typically slows ( we’ll explain why in a moment). Illnesses that used to last days can now last weeks—and recovery feels harder.

And here’s a thought you may not have considered: some researchers now view cancer as an immune system problem at its core. When immune surveillance fails, abnormal cells are allowed to grow unchecked. (For more on this, read our Cancer Support blog.)

The Natural Path to Stronger Immunity

Start with what nature gave us:

Clean air.
Pure water.
Whole, unprocessed food.
Morning Sunlight for vitamin D and circadian rhythm balance.
Grounding outdoors for nervous system regulation.

These set the stage for immune strength. But here’s the problem: our food system has changed drastically over the last 50 years. Nutrient depletion in soil means even a “healthy” diet may not provide optimal vitamins and minerals. That’s where functional support comes in.

Our Proven Process: The 5R Method

At Love Energy Wellness, we apply the 5R Method:

Reveal – Discover hidden deficiencies or toxicities with at-home functional lab tests.
Remove – Clear out stressors, toxins, and inflammatory foods.
Replace – Replenish nutrients and balance hormones.
Rebalance – Support gut health, sleep, and circadian rhythms.
Retain – Create sustainable lifestyle habits for long-term immunity.

Functional Tests for Immune Insight

Minerals & Metals Test (HTMA) – uncovers deficiencies and toxicities.
Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test – assesses hormone and cortisol balance.
Omega-3 & Inflammation Test – reveals hidden inflammation and fatty acid ratios.
Vitamin D testing – ensures optimal immune protection.

Foundational Immune Support

Before supplements, we emphasize lifestyle change through the DESTRESS Protocol:
Diet, Exercise, Stress Reduction, Toxin Removal, Rest, Emotional Balance, Science-Backed Supplementation, Success Mindset.

Then we add functional-grade foundational support:

Daily Nutritional Support (DNS) Powder or Daily Activated Multivitamin – high-quality, bioavailable nutrients.
Omega-3 (2:1 EPA:DHA ratio) – 2–3 grams per day for inflammation balance.
Vitamin D3 – paired with K2 (already included in your functional multivitamin).

Seasonal Boost (Autumn–Spring) Immunity Protocol:

Alkalizing Vitamin C (buffered with magnesium, calcium, phosphorus).
Balanced Zinc (15:1 with copper).

Have you fully considered What a Weak Immune System Is Really Costing You?

Think about it for a moment… how many days have you lost this year to feeling run down, canceling plans, or missing out on life?

Maybe you pushed through a cold, but your productivity tanked. Maybe your child brought something home from school that cycled through the entire family, leaving everyone drained. Or maybe you’ve felt like your health has become a series of setbacks, one after another.

The cost isn’t just measured in missed workdays. It’s measured in time—time away from the things and people that matter most. It’s measured in money spent on temporary fixes that never seem to prevent the next illness. And long-term, it’s measured in years of vitality and longevity you might be giving up without even realizing it.

The good news is: you can change that trajectory starting now.

Imagine the Future With a Robust Immune System

Picture this: you breeze through autumn with energy intact. A sniffle lasts a day, not a week. Your kids recover quickly, without derailing the whole household. You feel strong, resilient, and free to focus on the life you’re building—not the illnesses holding you back.

Your Next Step is clear

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Your health journey is personal

I want you to know you’re not alone in it. If you’ve been feeling worn down, catching every bug that comes around, or simply sensing that your immune system isn’t where it could be—you’re not broken, and there is hope. With the right support, your body has an incredible capacity to heal, adapt, and thrive.

If this article was helpful in any way, please share it with someone you feel it can serve. Sometimes the smallest act of passing knowledge forward can make the biggest difference in someone else’s life.

With gratitude and care,
~Jeffrey

About the Author
Jeffrey Mort is a certified Integrative Health Practitioner (IHP) Level 1 & 2, a certified High Performance Health Coach, a National Guild certified Consulting Hypnotist, and the host of the Breaking Boundaries podcast. Neither the podcast nor this blog claims to provide any medical advice, medical diagnosis, medical treatment plans, or medical cures.

Jeffrey specializes in helping women and men over 40 reclaim their energy in the healthiest way possible so they can better serve their clients, their families, and themselves. Learn more and schedule your complimentary consultation at loveenergywellness.com.