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Stop Getting Sick: The Immune System Hygiene Protocol | Carly Kremer

Shawn Stevenson (Model Health Show)
Shawn Stevenson (Model Health Show)•Jun 1, 2026

Why It Matters

By framing immunity as a daily hygiene practice, the approach could reduce sick‑days, lower healthcare costs, and drive growth for natural‑supplement brands like Beekeepers Naturals.

Key Takeaways

  • •Immune system hygiene can dramatically reduce illness frequency.
  • •Propolis contains compounds that modulate immunity and lower inflammation.
  • •Daily propolis spray and liposomal vitamin C support respiratory defenses.
  • •Gut health pre‑ and post‑biotics complement immune hygiene routine.
  • •Carly’s protocol helped her and toddler stay healthy for years.

Summary

The video introduces “immune system hygiene” as a preventive strategy, championed by beekeeper and entrepreneur Carly Kremer, who claims she hasn’t been sick in seven years thanks to a daily regimen of propolis‑based products.

Kremer cites scientific backing—a meta‑analysis of 17 studies showing propolis significantly lowers CRP and IL‑6, key inflammatory markers—and explains how compounds such as artepillin C and curcumin‑like flavonoids modulate immune response and curb over‑reactive inflammation.

She illustrates the protocol with personal anecdotes: rapid recovery from tonsillitis, a toddler who remains symptom‑free despite exposure, and a routine that includes four morning and evening propolis sprays, liposomal vitamin C, and pre‑/post‑biotic gut supplements.

The message positions natural, hive‑derived supplements as a scalable alternative to conventional over‑the‑counter remedies, suggesting a market shift toward preventive “immune‑fitness” products and prompting consumers to adopt daily immune‑hygiene habits.

Original Description

If you feel like you’re constantly getting sick, run down, or relying on quick fixes to “boost” your immune system, this episode is going to completely change the way you think about immunity. You’re going to discover how your everyday habits—from sleep and stress to movement and nutrition either strengthen or weaken your body’s natural defenses. I sit down with Carly Kremer, founder of Beekeeper’s Naturals, to uncover the overlooked strategies that help you get sick less often, recover faster, and build long-term resilience from the inside out.
You’ll learn the science behind propolis, honey, and other natural compounds that have been used for centuries to support immune health, reduce inflammation, and help your body adapt to stress. Carly also shares practical tools for creating an “immune hygiene” routine, lowering your toxic load, and making smarter choices that protect your health in today’s world. If you want a stronger immune system, more energy, and science-backed ways to support your body naturally, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you can start using immediately.
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Playlist:
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:00 The Missing Piece: Immune System Hygiene
04:15 Why Most People Get Sick More Often Today
05:01 The Problem With Treating Symptoms Instead of Building Immunity
06:04 How Propolis Supports Immune Health & Inflammation
07:11 Why Autoimmune Conditions Are Rising
09:17 Carly's Autoimmune Health Transformation Story
12:03 Carly's Daily Immune System Routine
14:23 How Her Toddler Avoids Getting Sick
16:19 The Nasal Spray Benefits for Sleep, Congestion & Snoring
21:30 The Ancient History of Propolis & Natural Medicine
23:11 How Stress Weakens Your Immune System
27:39 Lifestyle Habits That Strengthen Immunity Naturally
31:03 The Hidden Dangers of Pesticides & Bee Population Decline
39:04 Practical Ways to Reduce Pesticide Exposure
43:01 Manuka Honey vs Regular Honey: What's the Truth?
48:01 Why Beekeepers Naturals Gave Products Away During Wildfires
51:04 How You Can Support Bee Health & Protect Future Generations
52:49 Final Thoughts & Where to Follow Carly Kremer
Shawn Stevenson is the author of the USA Today National bestsellers Eat Smarter and the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook, as well as the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter. He’s also the creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each year. A graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science and became the cofounder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, Good Morning America, ESPN, and many other major media outlets.
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