Home Remedies for the Common Cold

Hot Garlic Ginger Lemonade

At first when you read the word garlic, you’re probably thinking to yourself that the elixir is going to be disgusting but it’s actually not. The lemon is high in vitamin C and can sooth a sore throat. The garlic is a natural antimicrobial and helps to get rid of upper respiratory infections. The ginger will help alleviate upset stomach, chills and fever. And the astragalus root will him build up the immune system, while the cinnamon is known for its warming effect and assists in the digestion process.

You’ll need: 3 -4 fresh garlic cloves, chopped, grated or minced, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, peeled, then grated or minced, 3 pieces astragalus root, 2 teaspoons cinnamon chips or 1 small cinnamon stick, 4 cups boiling filtered water, 1 organic lemon juiced, and 2 tablespoons honey.

In a quart size jar, add garlic, ginger, astragalus root and cinnamon chips. Pour boiling water into jar and cover for 30 minutes. Strain liquid into another jar and add the juice of a lemon and sweetner of your choice into the garlic-ginger mixture. Drink 1 – 4 cups daily.

The Not Toddy

Many people have probably heard of the “hot” toddy. The hot toddy gets its name because of the alcohol that’s included in the drink however, the not toddy is still efficient and doesn’t include the booze. All of the ingredients in the not toddy will fight off any cold or flu that’s infected your body.

You’ll need a packet of tea, 1 tbsp of honey, 1 tsp of lemon juice, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 1 tsp ground cloves. First add honey, lemon juice and cloves to your cup. Then add your tea, a couple of cinnamon sticks and one to two lemon slices – you can add another lemon wedge as a garnishment if you prefer. Drinking 1 – 2 cups daily of this cold fighter will do the trick.