4-Remedies for the Flu From Your Kitchen

You know that feeling when you’re sick and you want your mom, but then you remember that you ARE THE MOM? Same here.with a cold. When that happens, I head to the kitchen and mix up one of these tried-and-true remedies. If you’re looking for ways to support recovery naturally, here are some easy recipes to use next time something’s going

Tea is incredibly soothing when you’re recovering from a cold or flu – the warmth promotes relaxation while the herbs and spices support immune function and ease discomfort. Here are some recipes using ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

Lemon Ginger Tea Recipe

Ginger has been used for thousands of years to soothe tummy aches, nausea and indigestion. And, according to research, it has also history of use for soothing “flu-like symptoms, headaches, and painful menstrual periods. Lemons are also helpful because they’re rich in vitamin C, which supports immune function.This tea is amazing for easing nausea and other cold and flu discomforts as well as supporting immune function

1 cup boiling water

2-3 slices fresh ginger

1-2 lemon

honey to taste

Pour boiling water over the ginger and allow to steep for ten minutes, then strain and add in a squeeze of lemon. I also add in the lemon peel if it is organic. Sweeten the tea with honey before sipping on it.

Cinnamon And Raw Honey

Cinnamon has long been used in traditional medicine to support cold and flu recovery. According to research, there is evidence to support its traditional use as an antimicrobial herb. Also, honey has been shown to ease coughing, which can be very helpful if a cough is keeping you from getting much-needed sleep.

• 1 teaspoon raw honey

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Serve on a spoon or stirred into warm water.

Cayenne Pepper

This spice is rich in a compound called capsaicin which helps with flu/cold aches and pains and has been found to reduce coughing,

Add a dash to hot tea to ease discomfort, or mix it with honey (to help with coughing) and Vitamin C rich lemon juice to taste.

Raw Garlic

“Many research studies have identified a sulfur compound called allicin as one key to garlic’s antiseptic properties. When a raw garlic clove is crushed or chewed, allicin gives garlic its characteristic taste and smell.

Laboratory studies using garlic suggest that this compound is responsible for combating the microbes causing the common cold, flu, sore throat, sinusitis, and bronchitis. The findings indicate that the compound blocks key enzymes that bacteria and viruses need to invade and damage host cells.

To Use: Dice it and let it sit for 15 minutes as the therapeutic compound – allicin – activates. Swallow it on it’s own or mixed with raw honey or cough syrup.