All-Natural Flu Busters

Ginger-Lemon Tea

Ginger has an abundance of healing properties and is thought of in Ayurveda as “universal medicine.” Lemon is loaded with Vitamin C, which boosts the immune system. Honey is an expectorant (aids in the clearing of mucus) and antibiotic (prevents bacterial infections).

1-inch chunk of fresh ginger, sliced.

Wedge of lemon

1 teaspoon raw honey (optional)

Place the sliced ginger in a small saucepan and add 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool to a palatable temperature. Before drinking add a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of raw honey.

Spice Tea

To reduce or avoid congestion, treat yourself to this soothing tea. It’s easy to make using ground spices. Cardamom helps clear out excess mucus and regulate breathing, while cinnamon is both an expectorant and a diaphoretic (increases perspiration), making it a great addition during cold and flu season.

½ teaspoon ground ginger

1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

Pinch of cardamom

Steep in hot water for 10–15 minutes. When the tea has cooled, add a little raw honey.

Turmeric Tea

The bright yellow, herbaceous perennial known as turmeric,is a antimicrobial closely related to ginger.

2 teaspoons powdered turmeric

1 tablespoon raw honey

Juice of 1 lemon wedge.

Sprinkle of black pepper.

Dissolve turmeric in 2 cups boiling water. Stir, add honey,lemon juice, and pepper.

Honey, Turmeric, and Black Pepper Throat Soother

Increase honey’s superpowers by adding turmeric and fresh cracked black pepper. The turmeric will bring down inflammation, and the black pepper helps with the efficacy of the turmeric.

¼ cup raw honey

1 tablespoon ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Combine all ingredients to make a paste. Take a spoonful as needed or make Golden Milk by adding a 1/2 to1 tsp of paste to warm milk of choice. This is especially nice to drink in the evening after dinner.