Colds and flu are very common in the winter season and they seem to cause unpleasant symptoms.
Fortunately, there are some secret natural remedies that help you fight colds and phlegm, and clear your sinuses.
So, next time you catch a cold, you must try these 3 amazing recipes in order to restore your health!
The Raw Deal Tea
Ingredients:
- 1 pinch of cinnamon
- ¼ of a teaspoon of ground turmeric
- ½ a teaspoon of finely grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
- ½ a tablespoon of raw honey
- ½ a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
Add in 1 drop of colloidal silver for extra cold-fighting powers.
Preparation:
Add all the ingredients in a cup of boiled water and stir.
Effects:
Both honey and cinnamon are antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial, which means they help destroy viral bacteria and reinforce the immune response. Moreover, colloidal silver has also been shown to prevent viruses from getting worse because it is highly antibacterial and antiviral.
The Wellness Monster
Ingredients:
- 1 lemon
- 1-inch piece of ginger
- 1 drop of mint extract
- 1-2 drops Stevia
- 1 dash of turmeric powder
- 1-2 dashes of cayenne pepper
Preparation:
First, juice/ blend the lemon and ginger. Add the mint, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and add some hot water in order to double the size of the mixture.
Effects:
Lemon: It detoxifies and it provides the cold-fighting stores of vitamin C. It also boosts the immune system.
Ginger: It breaks up the mucus in the lungs and it soothes the sore throat and sinus-related pains.
Mint: The menthol component of mint acts as natural decongestant which plows through the nasal decongestion and phlegm.
The Hot Pineapple Elixir
Ingredients:
- ½ – 1 cup of pineapple juice
- 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- ½ a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients in a saucer and heat lightly to preference.
Effects:
Pineapples possess anti-inflammatory properties which reduce phlegm build-up and soothe the throat. They are also abundant in vitamin C which strengthens your immune system, but it also prevents cold symptoms.
Cayenne pepper provides the kick that warms your body up internally and fights against fevers and nausea, and honey is a natural super-healer for centuries, as it has antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial powers that have made it.
Furthermore, when your body’s in an alkaline state, the viral bacteria can’t survive and apple cider vinegar helps alkalinize your body.
Source: www.healthyfoodhouse.com