BeeYoutiful is a company, based in Tennessee, that believes health is in the hands of each individual person. They carry a host of natural products that are aimed at helping others live a healthier lifestyle, without frequent trips to see the doctor.

As a part of the TOS Crew, I received a bottle of BeeYoutiful’s Berry Well. Berry Well is an Organic Elderberry Syrup with Propolis, Raw Honey, and Echinacea. I know from experience that Elderberry syrup is supposed to help fight off flu and colds, so I was really interested in giving this a try. I’ve tried another kind of elderberry syrup before, but it was really bitter, so I didn’t know how this was going to be. The taste honestly made me gag a bit….I prefer the bitter over the sweet; it has a lot sweeter taste, probably due to the honey. As an adult, I take 1 tablespoon; children ages 6-12 years take 2 teaspoons; children ages 2-5 take 1 teaspoon. The bottle says to consult a doctor for children under the age of 1 or anyone allergic to bee products.

As for the ingredients above, here’s a little bit of overview. Elderberries have anti-viral properties and have been known to fight Influenza A & B. Raw honey helps the body fight respiratory illnesses through “live enzymes.” It’s a natural form of honey. Bee propolis and Echinacea root extract are natural antibiotics. Raw apple cider vinegar helps to fight against cancer, and it contains potassium which helps your body fight other infections and illnesses. All of these facts are taken from the BeeYoutiful catalog, but I just wanted to give you a bit more information on the ingredients.

I have heard many great things about elderberry syrup, but to tell the truth, I’m one who has to know all the facts before putting something into my body or my child’s body. However, this couldn’t have come at a better time. After studying up on it a bit, we decided to try it with our kids, since they both came down with a cold this week. I have to say that I believe it has made a huge difference in not only the discomfort of the cold but the duration of the cold. They haven’t seemed near as miserable, and within 1-2 days, a lot of their symptoms were only around in the mornings. Otherwise, they have done wonderfully. Getting them to take the Berry Well can be quite fun, since they don’t care for the taste, but it has been far worth it, in my opinion. (Keep in mind I’m not making any health claims here; I’m just stating what our personal experience has been with the Berry Well.)

You can purchase an 8-oz. bottle of Berry Well from BeeYoutiful for $18.00, or you can buy 6 bottles for $14.50 each. You can also read more reviews from the TOS Homeschool Crew.

(Disclosure: Berry Well was provided to me, free of charge, by BeeYoutiful, for the purposes of this TOS Homeschool Crew review. I make no claims as to how the product works, but I only seek to give my personal experience. All users of Berry Well should consult with their own doctor if they have questions or concerns.)