A mom NEVER has time to be sick. With cold and flu season upon us I thought I would share this old fashioned recipe that I have found helpful in boosting my immune system, relieving my symptoms, and shortening the length of the flu should I get it. I have to say this though, I have had one day of a runny nose and sore throat, I drank 2 quarts of this over the day and was better the next. All three of my kids have gotten the flu. The kids who drank this had a fever for a day and were back to normal the next.
Coincidence? I don't know. Am I just avoiding the inevitable? Maybe. All I know is I'm not sick in bed yet!
Here's what you need:
7 cups water
1 cup lemon juice
2 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
A teeny tiny pinch of cayenne pepper
Bring to a boil, remove from heat, cover and let steep at least 20 minutes (I've been known to let it sit overnight). Strain into a couple of one quart canning jars or a pitcher. Add honey to taste (I find I need 3-4 tsp per 8 oz to get just the right amount). Preferably drink warm. Refrigerate and reheat as you drink. Try to drink 2 quarts over 12 hours.
This may be an acquired taste for some, but I enjoy it now. Just be careful not to put in too much honey!
Good health to all!
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