Why do cold symptoms often feel worse at night? In this short video, Dr. S explains how your body’s natural rhythms shift during sleep and why that can intensify symptoms like congestion, sore throat, and coughing. As nighttime hormones change, the immune system increases its inflammatory response to help fight infection. While this process supports healing, it can also lead to more noticeable discomfort when you lie down to rest.

Dr. S also shares simple, supportive strategies—including warming socks and garlic-ginger tea—that can help ease symptoms while your body does the important work of recovery.

As we all settle into autumn, thoughts of how we can boost our own bodies natural immunity may be crossing your mind. Here are five immune modulating foods you can find at any supermarket. Included in this post is a fabulous recipe for fire cider, a simple immune boosting tonic you can make with several of these ingredients.