Strong or balanced immunity – which to choose?

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Vera Gocheva

October 10, 2025

On October 10, 2025

How to naturally prepare your body

People strive for “strong immunity,” especially now in the fall and before immune-challenging season. In reality, a balanced and adaptive immune system, one that responds when needed and avoids overreaction, is the most protective state. This article explains practical, evidence-based ways to promote immune balance using lifestyle measures and responsibly selected natural supplements. Also, we will try to answer the frequently asked questions:

“How to boost my immunity in autumn?”
“Strong or balanced immunity – which is right?”
“Are herbal supplements suitable for daily use?”
“Can probiotics and adaptogens be combined?”

Strong immunity: myth or reality

As flu season approaches, your immune balance – not just strength – matters most. A healthy immune system is capable of responding appropriately to environmental threats, but without exaggerating the immune response. An overactive immune response can cause allergies, chronic inflammation or autoimmune disease. The goal is regulated immunity that defends without excessive inflammation, through lifestyle factors such as fresh food, exercise, sleep, supplements from nature, and regulating stress levels in daily life.

5 natural ways for balanced immunity in autumn

1. Antioxidant support – Bloody Geranium

How antioxidants support immune defense – neutralizing free radicals that damage cells and lead to oxidative stress. They work by donating an electron to these unstable molecules, preventing chain reactions of damage and maintaining the health and function of cells, including immune cells.
Blood geranium (Geranium sanguineum) contains polyphenols with antioxidant and antiviral activity in laboratory studies and traditional uses for supporting recovery.* These in-vitro findings suggest it may help reduce oxidative stress, which can indirectly support immune cells’ health, however clinical human trials are limited. If you use a standardized Geranium extract, prefer products that specify extract standardization and batch testing.
👉VemoHerb® Geranium the most Bulgarian herb.

2. Balance during stress and fatigue – Adaptogens

How stress suppresses immunity: the stress response starts a chain of production of stress hormones (adrenaline, cortisol, noradrenaline) that lower immunity because they send the body’s defenses in the direction of the fight-or-flight response and leave immune defenses in the background.
Adaptogens come to the rescue in situations of stress. Chronic stress can blunt immune responses by shifting the body into fight-or-flight physiology. Some plants classed as adaptogens (for example, Rhodiola rosea and Ginseng) have clinical research supporting improvements in stress-related symptoms and fatigue, and preclinical work suggests they act on the neuro-endocrine system.* Evidence supports their use for stress resilience, but mechanisms are still being studied and effects vary by extract and dose.
👉VemoHerb® Eastern Adaptogen – contains a unique complex of Rhodiola rosea (Golden root), Siberian ginseng (Acanthopanax senticosus) and Shilajit (Mumijo) extracts. The extracts are highly concentrated and standardized – guaranteeing a constant quantity and quality of bioactive substances in each capsule and batch.

3. Gut Health and Immunity

~70% of the immune system is in the gut (gut-associated lymphoid tissue, or GALT) – a healthy and properly functioning gut mucosa, fortified by as many health-promoting bacteria as possible (our gut microbiome), can be a powerful protective barrier.
Probiotic strains and herbs – different strains have specific benefits often for intestinal health, diarrhea, allergies, those that support vaginal health, balance of the microbiome, for oral health, general immunity. Often probiotics are combined with herbs for a synergistic effect, for example in fertility or urogenital health Lactobacillus + Tribulus.*
👉VemoHerb® ProBiotic8 Immuno Probiotics are indispensable for the health of the intestinal microflora.* The gut is our second brain and its “happiness” is the foundation of immunity. Probiotics support gut microbiome balance, digestive comfort, and may help maintain normal immune function, especially during periods of stress or dietary imbalance.

4. Diet

Eating seasonal foods has a number of health benefits. Here we will list just some of them: they are richer in nutrients, taste better, have fewer chemicals and processing, and are more affordable. Nature knows what we need: in summer, watery fruits and vegetables (watermelon, cucumbers) for hydration and cooling, in winter, harder and rootier fruits (carrots, squash, kale) for energy and resilience. It’s better for the environment when food is local and seasonal and last but not least, it’s supporting local production.
Foods rich in vitamin C, D and zinc. Autumn is a critical period for the immune system. Vitamin C contributes to multiple immune cell functions and helps maintain epithelial barriers (red peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, sauerkraut (fermented), rose hips (tea or jam), kiwi, citrus, pomegranate). Vitamin D supports immune function (oily fish: salmon, mackerel, sardines, herring, eggs (yolk), liver, butter and full-fat dairy products, mushrooms). Zinc is important for immune function and wound healing (nuts and seeds, beef and lamb, seafood, whole grains). *
A food-first approach is recommended, with supplements used to correct deficiencies or under professional advice.

5. Lifestyle

Physical activity: regular exercise or outdoor movement/sports when weather permits.
A little stress keeps the body mobilized, it is the distress that harms. Breathing practices, yoga or anything else that brings you joy, satisfaction and peace can help reduce distress.
Sleep. At least 8 hours of quality night sleep.
Cigarettes and alcohol: reduce or stop consuming them.

A family exercising together in the park

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This article is for informational purposes and does not replace medical advice. If you have an existing medical condition, take prescription medication, are pregnant or immunocompromised, consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement.

The products mentioned in the article are a food supplements not medical drugs. The products are not a substitute for a varied diet. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. They are not recommended for pregnant, nursing women and children!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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