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Prepare for winter by drinking a tea that helps the immune system. Immune tea formula: 500mls of strong black tea Add 1 lemon finely sliced (plus peel) 1/2 orange finely sliced (plus peel) 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger Allow to steep and drink warm over the day. Reheat by adding a small amount of hot water This tea is excellent for the immune system and is a natural detoxifier. Clients rave about it. In the clinic we have been recommending this tea for over 2 decades with impressive results. The above tea is excellent for larnygitis, just add a pinch of black pepper Lingering coughs and flu can be conquered. Over the past few months many people in the community are struggling with a nagging and lingering cough as a ‘hang-over’ from the many viruses we have been exposed to. Many complain that they have ‘tried everything’ and the irritating and debilitating cough is still there. They feel ‘run down and listless’. These coughs disturb sleep patterns and ultimately this will affect day to day wellbeing. Not only do we have the cough, we are tired and getting weaker due to broken sleep. Sound familiar? In a busy natural therapies practice this presentation is common and on the increase. Fortunately there are many herbal and home remedies that may provide support to overcome this condition and offer treatment for your struggling immune system. The following list is a combination of the best herbals and foods, that when combined, provide a sound framework for your immune system to respond and bring you back to recovery, but first some very basic yet overlooked recommendations. Step one Rest. Often we continue to go to work and do all the things we are used to doing and do not provide the body an opportunity to recover. Rest is a very basic yet powerful treatment. A certain amount of energy is needed to recover and a short rest may significantly reduce the recovery time. Step two. Ensure you are well hydrated. Simply sipping warm water throughout the day will assist the hydration factor. Cold water may irritate the membranes and not be conducive to overcoming an irritated cough, while warm water is more soothing. Step three Select healing foods that offer a broad range of therapeutic benefits. Often we choose a combination of mineral and vitamin tablets and find there is little or no improvement. This maybe attributed to the fact you are having difficulty breaking them down. Foods are easier to assimilate and offer excellent health benefits. The following juices are excellent tonics to help in the recovery process. More hot tips here |
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