Who wants to catch a cold or the flu? Well that’s easy to answer – nobody. And the worst thing about these two ailments is that the infection can spread throughout the entire body, and it will make your lives really difficult. You won’t be able to finish your everyday tasks. Well, most of the pharmaceutical products can help you with these 2 ailments, but they will take a toll on your liver and your health. So, why using the prescription medications against these 2 minor ailments, when you can use all natural ingredients. These all-natural ingredients will give you the same effect, but without any bad side effects. In this article we are going to show you how to make the most powerful home remedy against the cold. This remedy is very easy and simple to make, and all you need is ingredients, which your probably already have in your kitchen cabinet. Here’s what you need to do:
Cold-Busting Apple Fire Cider
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup ginger root
- 1/2 cup horseradish root
- 1/2 cup turmeric root
- 1 medium red onion
- 10 cloves of garlic
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp cayenne powder
- A 32 oz. bottle of raw organic apple cider vinegar
Directions:
Here’s what you need to do – first, you need to put all ingredients (except apple cider vinegar) in a food processor and pulse into small pieces (1/8 – 1/4 of an inch). Then, you need to put the chopped ingredients in a large glass jar or any other glass container with a lid. Now, you need to fill the rest of the glass jar with vinegar. Make sure you store this mixture in the fridge for one a month before use, shaking once a day, every day. And after 1 month, you need to strain the mixture and pour the mixture into another clean glass jar.
How to use it:
If you are using this mixture to cure a cold, then you should consume 1 or 2 tbs. of this home remedy, 3 times every day – until the cold symptoms are all gone, or you notice some improvements. But, if your body is sensitive to spicy food, then you should consume just ½ or 1 tbs. of this amazing home remedy 2 or 3 times every day, until you notice some improvements.
About the ingredients:
Apple Cider Vinegar – first, you should know that apple cider vinegar contains high amounts of potassium, which is very useful in expelling the phlegm. It’s because this powerful ingredient thins the mucus, and when it’s combined with the amino acids found in apple cider vinegar, potassium will boost your energy levels. This will make you less tired and your body can fight off the infection more efficiently. We can also mention that vinegar has powerful anti-viral and anti-histamine properties. You should also know that this ingredient might be hard on your stomach, but it will help you relieve congestion and sore throat.
Ginger – many different studies have discovered and showed the remarkable health properties of this root. This super healthy root is as effective as antibiotics, when it comes to treating common infections. You should also know that ginger works great against four of the most common respiratory tract pathogens. Ginger will help you breathe easier and heal much faster.
Turmeric – one of the healthiest spices in the world. This amazing spice will help you fight and prevent lung inflammation, and relieve throat and sinuses infections. People also use this spice to make home remedies, which are also very useful in expelling the mucus, improve proper digestion and to purify their blood. You’ve probably already heard about the best and most effective turmeric home remedy – the golden milk.
Horseradish – did you know that this ingredient has powerful health properties, which are very useful in treating respiratory tract infections. When horseradish is fermented in this remedy, the root contains powerful probiotics that will boost your immune system and shorten the duration of your cold or flu.
Onion – this vegetable has powerful anti-asthmatic and antibiotic properties, which makes is very useful and helpful in curing and treating asthmatic patients of these two minor ailments. Onion also contains high amounts of polyphenols, which prevent and cure infection in the human body by feeding the beneficial gut bacteria.
Garlic – one of the healthiest foods on the planet. This powerful vegetable contains high amounts of allicin – a powerful compound with antibacterial and antiviral properties. A recent study has found that this powerful compound can decrease and reduce the severity and length of the common cold as well as prevent infection.
Jalapeno and Cayenne – these 2 ingredients contain high amounts of capsaicin, a powerful compound that thins the mucus, reduces lung congestion and fights the bacteria. These 2 ingredients are also very useful and beneficial in the detoxification process, because the heat the body internally and make you sweat more.
Lemon – this super healthy fruit is loaded with Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant that boosts your immune system’s natural ability to fight off infections in the body. Vitamin C is also very useful in reducing the amount and the mucus’ thickness.
This home remedy is extremely powerful, so you should be extra careful and if you are sensitive to spicy food – then you should consume just 1 tbs. of this remedy, 2-3 times per day. you will be amazed by the results. This is the ultimate cold-busting remedy. Share your thoughts in the comments section bellow. We really hope you find this article helpful and don’t forget to share it with your friends and family. Thank You.
References:
http://althealthworks.com/9281/the-only-homemade-remedy-you-will-need-to-fight-cold-flu-and-infections-this-winteryelena/
http://www.healthy-holistic-living.com/fire-cider-recipe.html