Immune Boosting Tonics

In cold and flu season, we have a tendency to run to the nearest pharmacy and grab the latest OTC 'cure' to make us feel better.  
But do they really? 
Adding chemicals and pharmaceutical toxins into the body could have the opposite affect on your immune system. 
Research has shown that ibuprofen is one such culprit that can interfere with optimal antibody production needed for a strong immune system. (1)
Prevention is the key and a yummy one at that. 
Incorporating healthy immune boosting tonics and teas regularly will help to strengthen your immune system and help soothe the body and recover faster. 
#protectyourself #detoxifyourself2020 #falldetox #stayhealthy 

Lemon Water Elixir
1 cup room temperature water
1 tablespoons of raw apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon raw honey, maple syrup, or a few drops stevia to taste (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon
Dash of sea salt
 
NOTE: If you feel nauseous or experience tightness in the chest after drinking the morning elixir, please omit the raw apple cider vinegar. This reaction can occur when the body releases bacteria and toxins during detox. Continue to drink the Lemon Water Elixir without the apple cider vinegar (or use only ½ teaspoon of ACV) for at least three days, and then reintroduce the raw apple cider vinegar. If the reactions continue upon reintroduction, continue to drink only the lemon water.

​Cranberry Flush 
2 tablespoons cranberry juice concentrate
12 oz. water
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon of raw honey, maple syrup, or a few drops stevia to taste (optional)
 
Pour all ingredients into a glass. Stir well and enjoy.
 
NOTE: If you cannot find cranberry juice concentrate, you can use pomegranate or tart cherry juice concentrate instead.

Turmeric Tonic
1 cup water
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
Juice from ½ lemon
1 teaspoon raw honey, maple syrup, or a few drops stevia to taste (optional)
 
Bring the water and turmeric to a boil, and then lower the heat. Add the lemon and keep at a low simmer for a few minutes. Then pour into a mug & enjoy.

​Dandelion Latte 
1 roasted dandelion tea bag
8 ounces boiling water
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 dash cinnamon
1 teaspoon raw honey, maple syrup, or a few drops stevia to taste (optional)
 
Brew the tea and steep for 3 minutes. Place the brewed tea, coconut oil, and cinnamon in a high-speed blender. Cover your blender, place a towel over the top (to be on the safe side), then blend until frothy. Enjoy.

(1) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2693360/  Ibuprofen and other widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs inhibit antibody production in human cells