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DIY SORE THROAT & COLD REMEDY

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Lemon, Ginger and Cayenne Tea 

In a large mug combine:
  • 1-2 tablespoons of honey (raw honey is best)
  • The juice of half of a fresh lemon
  • 1- 2 teaspoons of freshly grated or minced ginger (easiest way to peel ginger is with the edge of a spoon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • Add boiling water, stir and let it sit for a few minutes. For stronger flavor add more of any of the ingredients.
If you’re ready to kick it up a notch, here’s another version I call ‘Fuego’.
Fuego Tea
  • Combine everything in a small saucepan.
  • Juice of one fresh squeezed lemon
  • 2 cups of water
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons of honey
  • 2- 3 garlic cloves, skin removed, cut into chunks
  • Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer for five minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Strain through a funnel into a mug.

TIPS TO STAY HEALTHY DURING THE COLD & FLU SEASON

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The best guard against colds or the flu is to keep your immune system healthy. Here are some tips to help boost your immune system:

Wash your hands frequently. Use regular soap and water and rub hands vigorously for several seconds. Limit antibacterial gel use for when you don’t have easy access to soap and water.

Eat colorful fruits and vegetables. Eat these foods raw or lightly steamed; don’t overcook or boil them. You don’t want to zap their nutrients. Most colorful foods are high in antioxidants which help fight off colds, flu and other infections.

Take a daily probiotic. Over 80% of the immune system is in our gut. Probiotics keep the gut healthy and happy. Look for one that is: refrigerated, multi-strain and over a billion per capsule.

Drink green tea daily. High in antioxidants and good for natural energy.

Add a packet of Emergen-C powder to your water bottle daily. These packets contain a large dose of vitamin C and come in various flavors.

Make sure to get 7-8 hours of sleep nightly, even more when you are feeling run down. Your body repairs and recovers while you sleep.

Attempt to keep your stress level down. Take a walk, listen to music or simply breathe deeply for 2 minutes. Stress has a damaging effect on the immune system.

Listen to your body. If you feel “off” or run down, take it easy. It takes extra energy for our bodies to fight off illness and to heal.

Consider herbal or homeopathic remedies. You can find these at Whole Foods, Pharmaca or health food stores. Keep something on hand and at the first sign of imbalance, take a natural “immune boosting” supplement such as “Defense Plus” by NutriBiotic. If you already have a bug, try Oil of Oregano capsules, Umcka or another elderberry based remedy.