Natural Cold, Cough & Flu Remedies That Really Work!
~ Sip On This During Cold and Flu Season ~
Loose Leaf Tea
There are powerful antioxidants and polyphenols in natural tea leaves making tea a great source for cold and flu prevention and relief. With anti-inflammatory properties it eliminates harmful free radicals and bacteria while soothing the throat and chest and providing great fatigue relief. The least processed, most delicate with the highest levels of antioxidants, catechins and amino acids is White tea giving it a light, mild flavor. Its potency is known to fight and prevent cancerous cells, viral infections, including HIV, and harmful pathogens from forming or dwelling in the body boosting and protecting the immune system. So, fighting cold and flu symptoms with white tea provides optimum results beyond cold and flu season. Simply brew 3 – 5 grams of loose leaf white tea for about 7 oz. of water.
Place about 5g of loose leaf white tea into a porcelain or glass drinking vessel or teapot. Pour boiled water (about 80-85°) (175-185°) into the drinking vessel. About 1 minute later, when tea leaves unfurl in the vessel, separate tea and water. For the following brews, separate the tea water, within 15-30 seconds. When tea becomes weak from multiple brews, repeat the process with fresh tea leaves.
Lemon based teas such as lemongrass, lemon verbena and lemon balm teas are an excellent immune booster with high concentrations of Vitamin C. The ingredients are perfect for cold and flu season with an abundance of antioxidants and a beneficial energy source. Mint tea helps to loosen congestion, reduce inflammation and ease aches and pains. Blending these teas with either White, Black or Oolong teas, not only adds flavor, but enhances the overall benefit of the drink with different properties associated with each. Consuming them alone, according to your personal needs, brings great relief and prevention of cold and flu symptoms. Remember to add honey, cinnamon or lemon for natural sources of flavor.
Turmeric Tea/Latte
A very simple or not so simple remedy brings great cold and cough relief. Turmeric powder is used for many different reasons to contribute to health and well-being. In this case, it relieves cough and cold with its anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties; naturally, powerfully fighting and preventing viral and bacterial infections. Turmeric is great for aiding in the relief of depression, the delay of diabetes and the slowing of blood clotting. Adding honey and cinnamon boosts the properties of the drink enhancing the immune system and reducing inflammation while bringing a nice flavor to the hot drink. Peppercorn allows proper absorption of the turmeric.
Turmeric Tea
Place 1 cup of water to the cooking pot and bring to a boil.
Place 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder into the boiling water.
Add 1 teaspoon of black pepper (peppercorn) to the boil.
Add 1 tablespoon honey and 2 cinnamon sticks and stir.
Allow to boil for 2 – 3 minutes.
***Stevia, coconut sugar, maple syrup etc. are also good sweetener options.
Turmeric Latte
Place one cup of your preference of milk (coconut, almond, whole, etc.) into a pot.
Add 1 teaspoon of organic turmeric powder to the pot.
Place 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
Slice about 4-6 one inch ginger and place into pot.
To properly absorb the turmeric, add one teaspoon of black pepper.
Place the pot over low to medium heat. Stir slowly and consistently until nice and hot then strain or remove ginger.
Pour the drink into a porcelain or glass drinking vessel.
Add in oil or margarine and stir.
Add 1 tbsp. of organic or raw honey.
DID YOU KNOW?
Heating honey or adding it to piping hot drinks can reverse the beneficial affects and destroy the enzymes and healthy properties. Let your drink cool a bit before adding this sweetener to fully enjoy all of its qualities. Happy Sippn’.
Flu Bomb
Excellent for fast relief of flu like symptoms and discomforts, the flu bomb has been known to relieve nagging flu symptoms in as little as 24 hours. Although a little unique in taste and requires a little effort to prepare, it provides nearly miraculous results when the flu hits the hardest. Sip on this as soon as flu symptoms are felt. This super drink clears mucus and congestion from the lungs and sinus, has anti-fungal properties and is a natural source of Vitamin C for energy and enhanced immune function. It is filled with great anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties; and is quite powerful and potent. Although, Servn’ Tea did not coin the term, it’s definitely put to great use for amazing results during, what could be, a very discomforting time; flu season and we are sharn’ it with you. Follow the recipe for great relief.
Place one clove of minced or crushed garlic into a heat safe jar or teacup. Add 1/4 teaspoon of crushed or grated ginger. Then add freshly squeezed juice from 1 whole lemon. Add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Pour 1/2 cup of hot water into the drinking vessel with all other ingredients. Stir ingredients vigorously and well. After the hot liquid has cooled a bit add 1 – 2 teaspoons of honey and stir. Now get to sippn’.
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Homemade Elixir
To calm a sore throat and nagging cough, making a nice home made elixir is easy and effective. Simply:
Slice 1 lemon and squeeze the juice into a heat safe cup or a small mason jar
Add 1 inch piece of sliced ginger to the lemon
Add two droplets of Echinachea Droplets and 1 tbsp. of raw honey to the jar
Pour in hot water until nearly full and stir.
Fruit Infused Water
Citrus infused water. Cold and flu symptoms such as excessive sweating due to high fevers, vomiting and diarrhea can cause dehydration. Water helps to easily maintain health by preventing dehydration and dryness in the nose and throat, loosening mucus and boosting immune system function. Add nutritious fruit, especially, fresh oranges and lemon, which are filled with Vitamin C, to your water; and infuse for a couple of hours to prepare for flu season. Studies have shown that Vitamin C helps to reduce the duration of the cold and flu and aids in making the symptoms less severe.
Thinly slice 2 Lemons or oranges. Or One lemon and one orange if using both. Place 1 quart of water in a pitcher. Add fruit to water. Refrigerate 1 – 4 hours.
Homemade Cough Syrup
Water, cinnamon powder and honey. The ingredients together provide a great relief for coughing acting as a natural, homemade cough syrup. With such simple ingredients, unless allergic, the entire family can benefit from the medicinal properties found in this remedy.
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil
Pour water into a heat safe cup
Add 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon powder
Add 1 teaspoon of honey
Stir/Mix ingredients well
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