Feeling under the weather or simply want to alkalize your body + boost your immunity? Sip on this hot + spicy combo of alkalizing + anti-inflammatory ingredients to feel better faster! Drink it daily to prevent a cold + more frequently when your immune system needs a boost. The best part is that it works if you’re already sick!
What You Need
- Teapot
- Mug
- Measuring Spoon
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- Hot, Filtered Water
- 1 Tbsp. (heaping) Fresh Ginger, chopped
- Juice of ½ Lemon, Freshly Squeezed
- Dash of Cayenne Pepper
- Stevia to taste
- Astragalus Extract (Optional)
Tips
- Do this in the proper order so you don’t destroy the live enzymes.
- Use hot (not boiling) water – turn it off right before it comes to a boil.
- Always choose the highest quality of fresh, organic ingredients when possible.
- Aatragalus Extract can be purchased at Mountain Rose Herbs or on Amazon.
- Drink this first thing in the morning, or anytime when feeling under the weather.
- For an extra, super immunity boost – add Astragalus Extract. Follow the directions on the bottle.
Instructions
- Peel + chop Ginger into large enough chunks, so the pieces sink instead of float
- Pour hot water over Ginger.
- Steep for 2 minutes
- Add Lemon Juice
- Add a dash of Cayenne Pepper
- Add Stevia to taste
- Mix
- Drink
Why It’s Good For You
HOT WATER – slightly increases body temperature (creating a mini-fever), to purify the bloodstream by sweating out toxins. It also helps cleanse the nasal cavity congestion by opening up mucous membranes.
GINGER – is anti-inflammatory + has a warming effect while it promotes circulation, ridding the body of toxins. It also improves nutrient absorption + helps with nausea, sore throats, aching muscles, joint pain + clearing sinuses.
LEMONS – are packed with over 200 enzymes to help restore liver function, balance pH + boost the immune system. They’re also high in Vitamin C + potassium, are extremely alkalizing when metabolized, hydrate the lymphatic system, aid in digestion, weight loss + clear skin.
CAYENNE PEPPER – has a warming effect while it promotes circulation, works to break up congested mucus, is useful in easing an upset stomach, sore throats, irritating coughs, headaches. It’s also helpful in alleviating allergies, relieving muscle cramps, improving digestion + promoting energy.
STEVIA – a totally natural sweetener that has zero effect on your blood sugar! It lowers blood pressure, aids in calcium formation, is anti-inflammatory +has anti-bacterial properties.
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