{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Anti-Aging Superfood They Don\u2019t Want You to Know About Ep. 235 - Jessica Lowery","description":"In 2017, Jessica Lowery found herself at a crossroads. A former public health lecturer and mother of three, she was facing unexpected financial hardship. Her husband\u2019s health was declining, medical bills were mounting, and three of her university classes had been canceled\u2014cutting a significant chunk from her family\u2019s income. But amid that chaos, a memory from 2013 would come rushing back to light the way forward. Back then, pregnant with her son Beckham and battling flu-like symptoms, Jessica went in search of a natural alternative to traditional medicine. What she discovered was elderberry\u2014a bitter-tasting, immune-supporting superfruit with a long history of antiviral and anti-inflammatory use. Years later, in the thick of financial strain and another looming flu season, she revisited that memory and began crafting her own elderberry syrup at home using only pure, organic ingredients. She posted a picture of her concoction on social media\u2014and two people immediately asked if they could buy it. \u201cI had been praying for God to show me a way to help my family,\u201d Jessica recalls. \u201cWhen those two people reached out, I knew that was the answer.\u201d With faith as her compass and her family as her motivation, Jessica began producing elderberry syrup out of her home kitchen. She and her husband would stay up until 3:00 a.m., filling bottles after putting their three young children to bed. That simple act of faith sparked something extraordinary. What started as a small kitchen project quickly became The POWER of Elderberries\u00ae, a nationally trusted wellness brand known for its transparency, potency, and heart. Today, the company\u2019s elderberry products are recommended by holistic practitioners across the country and have transformed countless lives. But what sets Jessica\u2019s product apart? First, it\u2019s about purity. Unlike many commercial elderberry brands that add refined sugars, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives, Jessica\u2019s formula combines European black elderberries (Sambucus nigra) with organic ginger root, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, and local raw honey\u2014nothing more. This proprietary blend not only boosts the immune system but also offers powerful anti-inflammatory benefits that support joint health, reduce allergies, improve sleep, and even regulate blood sugar. \u201cOur two guiding words are anti-aging,\u201d Jessica says. \u201cWhen you combine these ingredients, you\u2019re feeding your body on a cellular level\u2014restoring health, reducing inflammation, and energizing naturally.\u201d During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jessica says her own family and loyal customers who used the product daily either avoided illness entirely or recovered faster. The results, she believes, speak volumes about the power of prevention and natural immunity. But The POWER of Elderberries isn\u2019t just a supplement\u2014it\u2019s a mission. For Jessica, faith is woven into every bottle. \u201cI\u2019m not just building a business. I\u2019m building a movement rooted in God\u2019s design and nature\u2019s healing,\u201d she shares. \u201cWhat I want for my family is what I want for every other family.\u201d Despite being offered investor deals and \u201cShark Tank\u201d buzz, Jessica has turned them all down to preserve the integrity of her product. \u201cWe\u2019ve grown organically, reinvesting every dollar. I\u2019m not willing to cut corners for profit,\u201d she says. \u201cOur product ships cold-packed to maintain quality. No shortcuts.\u201d As the company grows, Jessica\u2019s heart for service remains unchanged. Her dream? To one day open a women\u2019s shelter in Myrtle Beach\u2014offering refuge and entrepreneurial mentorship to survivors of domestic abuse, a cause deeply personal to her. Even with national recognition, new product lines\u2014including elderberry bites and upcoming formulas for pets\u2014and an employee wellness program on the horizon, Jessica remains grounded in her roots as an educator. \u201cI miss teaching. But now, I\u2019m expanding the classroom. Podcasts like yours,\u201d she said to Vince Ferguson, host of Six Weeks to Fitness, \u201care my new platform. I want to educate, empower, and restore health to as many people as possible.\u201d Jessica Lowery\u2019s story is a reminder that purpose often reveals itself in life\u2019s darkest moments. And sometimes, all it takes is a homemade remedy, a prayer, and a leap of faith to transform not just one life\u2014but thousands. To learn more or try The POWER of Elderberries for yourself, visit www.thepowerofelderberries.com. ","author_name":"Six Weeks To Fitness with Vincent Ferguson","author_url":"https:\/\/www.6weekstofitness.com","html":"