Immune Boost Drink
In a small sauce pan add;
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less, depends on your tolerance)
- 1/2 diced lemon pieces or equivalent lemon juice
- (optional- 1 teaspoon horseradish)
Bring all of the above to a boil then reduce and simmer for 30 minutes.
Strain the liquid into a cup and drink warm.
Garlic is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and anti-parasitical.
Ginger root increases circulation to the extremities.
Cayenne pepper is a great blood stimulant.
Over the last several weeks I began to sense some kind of virus settling into my system. First a few sneezes, then a nagging cough and then it progressed to a full blown cold working right into my chest and lungs. A few days ago it knocked me off me feet and straight to bed rest. I managed to muster the energy to make the above drink and after one day I regained some strength. After making and drinking this recipe only once again on the second day I was actually feeling pretty good and was able function. Before bed I am going to have one more cup and that should clear up any remaining impurities hanging onto my system. If you give this recipe a try, let me know if it works for you and how you like it! (But I really hope the cold and flu bug just passes you right on by this year!)
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November 22nd, 2008 at 8:51 am
I know that must work very well. Those ingredients certainly are known for their healing properties. Is that spicy at all? Is the taste similar to a soup broth?
November 22nd, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Yes, it does work well. The cayenne pepper may be a bit much for children and young adults. You can modify the recipe and even add your favorite herbs. It’s an excellent base. It is similar to a soup broth. My kids didn’t like to drink plain broth but when they needed the benefits of the garlic/ ginger, I would either make homemade soup or use Lipton noodle and add at least a small amount of chopped garlic and grated ginger to the soup as it simmers. :o)
November 22nd, 2008 at 4:49 pm
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December 30th, 2008 at 9:28 pm
Your recipe for boosting immune system is certainly very effective. May I put it on my site with your’courtesy’?
It will surely improve the popularity of my site.
Best wishes
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