Felt like I was getting sick…
With all this nasty weather from Hurricanes to Snowstorms my body was not having it! My throat started to feel funny and I don’t know about you but that’s how it all starts for me.
About THREE YEARS AGO! I stopped taking over the counter medicines for certain illnesses. One day I went in the kitchen and it was almost like I had an epiphany, I watch food network very often and my health was something that is very important to me. I was coming down with a cold and I didn’t want to take any cold medicines because for some reason they always made me way more drowsy and sickly than I already was. Then I thought…..WWGD?
What Would Grandma Do? … My great grandmother is basian(BARBADOS) and when she was alive she would always tell my mom different ways to cure our illnesses. I rarely went to the emergency room for any sickness.
But anywhoo, I found some raw garlic, lemon juice, cayenne pepper powder and raw ginger. I decided to boil them all together with honey. Everybody in my house thought I was going crazy, I mean I knew it didn’t smell or sound too tasty but one thing I knew from drinking BUCKLEY’S was that all the stuff that TASTE THE WORSE, WORK THE BEST.
Over the years I’ve come up with more ’concoctions’ than this and I have also altered this one.
I now add:
RAW THYME (Benefits) : - Vitamin C helps body develop resistance against infectious agents
- Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin and antioxidant that is required maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin and is also essential for vision
- The herb is also a rich source of many important vitamins such as B-complex vitamins, beta carotene, vitamin K, vitamin E and folic acid
- Thyme contains many active principles that are found to have disease preventing and health promoting properties.
REAL HONEY (BENEFITS) : Raw honey has anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It promotes body and digestive health, is a powerful antioxidant, strengthens the immune system, eliminates allergies, and is an excellent remedy for skin wounds and all types of infections. Raw honey’s benefits don’t stop there. Raw honey can also stabilize blood pressure, balance sugar levels, relieve pain, calm nerves, and it has been used to treat ulcers
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/035493_raw_honey_health_benefits_antibacterial.html#ixzz2BguwhtkE
These added ingredients has definitely helped me feel even more amazing the next day!
I still use all the same ingredients as when I FIRST STARTED but now I make sure nothing is concentrated or processed and EVERYTHING IS RAW and FRESH!!
Below I have placed the benefits of every other INGREDIENT! I eat the raw aloe before I drink the tea, Which is usually before bed!
FRESH CAYENNE PEPPER (BENEFITS): Cayenne pepper contains an active ingredient, called capsaicin, which has analgesic properties and various other uses medicinally. As a healing agent,
http://www.livestrong.com/article/345106-cayenne-pepper-healing/#ixzz2Bgw0xZaP
RAW GARLIC (BENEFITS): The primary infection-fighting compound in garlic is called allicin. This anti-bacterial and anti-viral substance is found in raw garlic and in smaller dosese in other vegetables. Garlic also contains antioxidants that help remove environmental toxins and waste products of normal body processes in the blood. Environmental toxins include cigarette smoke, radiation, UV light and air pollution
http://www.livestrong.com/article/511056-what-are-the-benefits-of-garlic-against-bacteria-infections/#ixzz2BgwZIn6r
RAW GINGER (BENEFITS): Ginger has been shown to possess antibacterial properties, which may help to treat bacterial infections as well as the common cold and digestive system ailments. It is believed that ginger works to improve circulation. This helps to more quickly remove toxins from the body.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/411314-fresh-ginger-benefits/#ixzz2BgwoZ2QR
FRESH LEMON (BENEFITS): A lemon is full of nutrients, including vitamin C, beta carotene, vitamin A, folate, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. The peel or rind of a lemon contains essential oils and many of the nutrients present in the flesh.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/275529-benefits-of-fresh-lemon-juice-with-rind/#ixzz2Bgx6Kvxv
RAW ALOE (BENEFITS): it is known as a medicinal plant that provides energy and strength, and helps support the immune system, digestion, and skin regeneration.
Now you can try it if you like! I strongly suggest YOU DO!!
Stay well this WINTER!!!
