Healthy Lifestyle: Simple At Home Remedy To Fight Off The Common Cold

No one likes to be sick at least I don’t think so and for someone who has had their fair share of sitting in their doctor’s office I wanted to take matters into my own hands. Someone who would always come down with the cold no matter what time of year it was, I started doing research on things I could be doing or be taking at home that could help me be ahead of constant sniffles and irritating cough!

Which lead me to this in your face (in the best way) flu fighter “elixir” that I have been drinking for years now. Whenever I feel a little tickle coming on I like to mix this little concoction up to help fight off whatever is lurking in the back of my throat.

Look I am not a doctor nor am I saying that what will work for me will work for you but I do know that this little kick in the butt drink has helped me stay above the sniffles.

xoxo,

Arianna

Ingredients:

Juice of 1 Lemon
1 tablespoon of Cayenne Pepper
1 large teaspoon of Agave or Organic Honey
8oz of Water
5-6 Ice cubes
20-30 drops of Oil of Oregano

Instructions:

Mix is all together and enjoy!

The Health Benefits:

Oil of Oregano:

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Could be one of nature’s most powerful antibiotics distilled from the flower and leaves of the Oregano plant.

“Studies have shown that oil of oregano is effective at killing bacteria, and could also help the immune system take action against viruses, fungi and parasites.”- Dr. Oz

Cayenne Pepper:

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“Cayenne pepper aids in breaking up and moving congested mucus. Once mucus begins to leave the body, relief from flu symptoms generally follows.” Global Healing Center

Lemons

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“Lemon’s help with throat infections, indigestion, constipation, dental problems, and fever, internal bleeding, rheumatism, burns, obesity, respiratory disorders, cholera and high blood pressure, while it also benefits hair and skin care. Lemon’s helps to strengthen your immune system, cleanse your stomach, and it is considered a blood purifier.”-Organic Facts