07/06/2025
As we move into the colder months, I’m seeing a lot more tonsils flaring up: red, inflamed, swollen, and often hanging around far longer than they should.
But here’s the thing, chronic tonsilitis isn’t just about catching colds more often. It can be a sign of something deeper going on beneath the surface.
Your tonsils are lymphatic tissue, they act like the first line of defence in your immune system’s surveillance team 🦠
When they’re inflamed over and over again, it often means:
✔️ There’s a lingering immune burden.
✔️ The lymphatic system isn’t clearing waste efficiently.
✔️ Biofilms may be at play (aka bacteria building protective shields to hide from your immune system).
✔️ And sometimes, your gut and oral microbiome aren’t pulling their weight.
Biofilms….Yes, they’re real.
Think of them like microbial bunkers, bacteria form sticky, protective layers so your immune system and natural antimicrobials can’t touch them. It’s why some infections keep coming back despite “doing all the right things.”
So what can you do?
- Support your immune system and your drainage pathways (lymph, liver, bowels).
- Sip on calendula, echinacea, or cleavers tea for gentle lymph flow.
- Consider natural biofilm disruptors like garlic, NAC, or turmeric.
- Don’t overlook oral hygiene and the gut–throat connection.
- Gargle with warm saltwater, xylitol and stay well-hydrated peeps!
And if your tonsils keep crying out for help — don’t just suppress the symptoms.
Get curious.
Ask: Why is my immune system still struggling here?
Because when we treat the root, we stop fighting the same battle over and over again.
If you’re dealing with recurrent tonsillitis, sinus issues or sore throats that just won’t quit, there is a way forward that doesn’t end in another round of antibiotics or surgery.
Let your body speak, then give it what it’s asking for.
T x