The clocks have gone back, the temperature's dropped, and suddenly everyone around you seems to be coming down with something. Sound familiar?
We caught up with Mush founder, Bethany, to find out how she stays resilient through winter, and her approach is refreshingly simple. No extreme protocols or cupboards overflowing with supplements. Just five natural rituals that help her feel better, daily.
Mush Defence Chaga Extract
This is Bethany's non-negotiable to staying well throughout the year but especially so in winter. Chaga is a functional mushroom that contains more antioxidants than berries and beta-glucans that support your body’s natural defences. It’s been used for centuries in traditional medicine, and now modern science is catching up. Try adding it to your morning tea, matcha, or coffee. But be consistent, daily use is key!
Vitamin D Drops in Her Morning Matcha
When the sun disappears for months, so do our vitamin D levels. And that directly impacts how well our immune system functions. Bethany doesn't wait to feel the effects. She’s proactive and adds a few drops of vitamin D3 to her matcha each morning. It's a tiny habit that makes a real difference, especially during the British winter when natural sunlight is basically non-existent.
Symprove Probiotic
Here's something most people overlook: about 70%-80% of your immune system lives in your gut. That's why Bethany takes Symprove daily, a water-based probiotic that's clinically proven to reach your gut alive (unlike many probiotics that don't survive stomach acid). For her, it's about keeping her digestive system balanced and her immunity strong, especially when life gets stressful. Alongside this she includes lots of high fibre food in her diet, plus other fermented items such as Cocos Organic kefir and Nush high protein yogs that contain live bacteria.
Elderberry Syrup
Elderberries have been a traditional remedy for centuries, and there's good reason why. They're loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C, and research suggests they can help reduce the duration of colds. Bethany keeps a bottle in her fridge and takes a spoonful daily as prevention, or bumps up the dose at the first sign of feeling off.
Infrared Sauna Sessions
A few times a week, Bethany spends 20-30 minutes in an infrared sauna. It helps with circulation, reduces inflammation, supports detoxification, and perhaps most importantly, gives her a chance to relax. Stress is one of immunity's biggest enemies, and the sauna is her weekly reset button. If you don't have access to one, even a hot bath can provide similar benefits.
The Real Secret? Consistency. Small rituals, done regularly, make all the difference.
And if you're going to start anywhere? Start with Chaga. It's the foundation of Bethany's wellness routine, and it could be yours too. Shop Mush Chaga and make it part of your everyday ritual this winter.
