The colder months bring us so much holiday cheer! Unfortunately, they also lead us to cold and flu season. Here’s a list of healthier holistic remedies to heal your health, before you start taking cold medicine.
Elderberry Gummies
Elderberry is one of the best immune supplements. If you feel a cold coming on or if you’re trying to prevent any illnesses, taking elderberry gummies daily is highly recommended. They’re tasty and vegetarian. It’s like a daily sweet treat that will also protect your immune system!
Immunity Shots
You may have seen your favorite influencers take immunity shots when they’re feeling sick, but those can be costly. Did you know you can make your own at home? With immunity-boosting ingredients like ginger, turmeric, lemon and citrus fruit, black pepper, and cinnamon, you can have your very own immunity shots that you can freeze and save for a sick day. All you have to do is blend the ingredients and strain them. Once they’re portioned into 1 oz. containers, make sure to sip on them to reap all of the benefits. With the Vitamin C from the citrus acting in tandem with the phytonutrients in turmeric, this works as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory recipe!
Fermented Garlic Honey
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One of the best natural remedies for illnesses is garlic. This, mixed with honey, makes the perfect pair for this upcoming cold and flu season; and it’s a very popular remedy. Take peeled garlic cloves and cover them in honey. This will have your immune system in perfect condition. Make sure you cover the container with a cheese cloth while it’s fermenting, otherwise it will explode.
Tea
It’s no surprise that tea makes you feel better when you’re sick— it warms a sore throat and when you add in honey, it calms inflammation, too. But, did you know that black tea and green tea contain catechin, a phytochemical? Catechin has antioxidant properties, which help you fight any viral colds. We also recommend chamomile and, “sleepytime,” teas to help you fall asleep despite your cold symptoms.
Stay safe this cold and flu season and use this list in the unfortunate instance that you get sick. Make sure you’re taking care of your immune system by boosting up on vitamin C and getting vaccinated against all the common illnesses.
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