So I’ve kept at this for a while and I’m not sure if I’ve turned into Immunity Girl. How would you know? Like taking vitamins and supplements, you have to presume there’s a level of improvement happening by the absence of anything bad.

I can tell you that I’ve been through some sleep deprivation and usually that results in a lowered resistance and get some kind of a minor illness, but this time I’ve stayed pretty healthy. My skin’s stayed clear this whole time (no PMS zit attack). Tummy took a bit of time to get used to it though, and it still has a texture that’s choice for me.

I’ve also been giving a tablespoon-full to my immunity-challenged dog, Biscuit. He’s 12, and has all sorts of chronic problems. He’s blind, with one fake eye, and has had major skin problems his whole life. His skin, which has improved with the addition of turmeric, took a turn for the worse when he stole forbidden food. To tell you the truth, at the recent bad bout, I thought it was bye-bye time. I’d check him in the morning to make sure he was sleeping and not permanently sleeping. After 2 weeks of Col+ he is distinctly better. He’s up and about, his appetite is back and his skin’s improving. So I’m really happy to have found something to help.

Biscuit and I will be continuing with this as it seems to be working for us.

You don’t have to take my word for it as the kind people have offered to give away trial packs (12 bottles) if you can tell me what Colostrum is. Email to talk@thegroovini.com by 18 November and the first 10 correct answers will get the trial packs.

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Recently I was sent some packs of newly-launched COL+.  It’s a serum drink of Colostrum from New Zealand, which is pre-milk, and is chock-full of natural antibodies and immunity boosters.  This particular extract is from cows, and is supposed to be really good for your overall health if imbibed regularly.

Colostrum is found in breast milk too – basically nature’s way of arming the baby with immune defences.

Truth be told, I was a little grossed out by the description.  It sounded so…birthy.  But I said I’d give it a go, so I’m giving it a go!

I’m going to drink one every other day, and tell you at the end of 12 packs if it made any difference.

It looks a little thinner than milk, doesn’t taste like milk and not quite like Yakult. (But more like that than like milk, just not so sweet) It’s fat-free and comes with peach or strawberry flavouring. It’s not unpleasant to drink and not as weird as I’d thought before I saw it. I’ll let you know in a couple of weeks if I develop Super Powers.  Immunity Girl!

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