Wellness News
January 2026
Welcome to Hometown Naturopathy! As we kick off the new year, seasonal illnesses are making their usual rounds in our community. Instead of reaching for over-the-counter remedies that only mask symptoms, let’s focus on gentle, natural support that helps your body heal from within. Below is a quick guide to some of the most common concerns we’re seeing right now, along with targeted herbal and supplement solutions to help you feel better faster—naturally.
Stay well, Georgia!
If you’d like personalized recommendations or have questions about any of these options, simply book a quick consultation. We’re here to help you thrive all winter long.
Warmly,
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Jen Buettner, HHN, RN, CEN,
Hometown Naturopathy
Acute Respiratory Infection
Adults
Broncafect Phytosynergist or Andrographis Complex (holy basil, echinacea, and Andrographis) take 2 to 3x-daily at 1st symptoms of illness for 10-14 days total.
Fever
Adults
Calcium Lactate Powder or tablets take 1 tsp in glass of water 3-5 x daily
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Pediatrics:
Calcium lactate Powder
½ tsp in bottle or cup of water 2-3 x daily
Sore Throat
Adults
Herbal Throat Spray or
Colloidal silver Warm saltwater gargles (8oz warm water & ½ tsp salt + ½ tsp colloidal silver liquid) gargle 3- 6 x daily until better
Viral Infection, inflammation including chills, fever, body aches, nausea or stomach troubles
Adults
Goldenseal, Cats Claw Forte, Astragalus, or Viranon 3-6 x day for 10-14 days for viral infection
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Calcium lactate, Immuplex or Congaplex take 3-5 x daily for 10-14 days for immune support
Infants and Pregnancy
Olive leaf and Calcium Lactate 3 x daily
Infants use 1/3 of adult dose or less
Pediatrics +
Congaplex chewables, SP Childrens immune, or ½ tsp. Calcium lactate powder 3 x daily
Sinus Congestion
Adults
Sinus Forte or Antronex take 4-6 x daily until better + Colloidal silver nasal spray4-6 x daily
Pain and inflammation
Adults
Turmeric Forte take 2 every 6 hours as needed for inflammatory pain
Salgesic 2 every 6 hours as needed for pain
Nervagesic for nerve pain 2-4 x per day as needed
Disclaimer: These are recommended guidelines, but please consult a practitioner for individual needs