Feeling sick? Skip the pharmacy in favor of a cold home remedy. This homemade cold buster remedy will have you feeling better in no time.
I kind of asked for this by exposing myself to 10 children (and subsequently 2 schools and 5 daycares) 4 flights full of people, 4 airports, countless public places, and temperatures ranging from 95 degrees to 40 degrees over the last seven days. I have a cold.
I refuse to let this inhibit my Fun Month so I’m on a mission to bust this cold before it even takes off. Luckily, I have a secret weapon. This cold busting drink is my go-to remedy for speedy healing throughout the winter months.
This drink might sound kind of weird or gross, but it’s totally worth it to avoid getting super sick. You can make it with simple ingredients you probably have at home, but if not, you can easily pick them up at any grocery store.
Garlic-Lemons-Cayenne-Apple Cider Vinegar
Garlic is packed full of nutrients to boost your immunity.
Crushed fresh cloves will give you the best result, but I didn’t have any at the time this photo was taken so I figured minced was better than nothing.
Lemon is full of vitamin C which we all know is great for colds.
Ginger helps to increase perspiration which will cleanse your body of toxins.
Apple cider vinegar balances your body’s PH level to keep more germs from getting in, while cayenne pepper increases circulation to get all the good stuff moving through your body at a faster pace.
It’s like the perfect storm of cold remedies.
No cold stands a chance if you start drinking this at the first sign of infection.
The Ultimate Cold Buster Drink
Feeling sick? Skip the pharmacy in favor of a cold home remedy. This homemade cold buster remedy will have you feeling better in no time.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- juice from 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients together and take as a shot, or combine in a 16 oz glass and top off with filtered water.
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Drink twice daily.
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skippy says
oof sorry for the germfestation, betZ. if you have any basil and/or parsley growing, chew on that, too – anti-bacterial, anti-viral. good luck!
JayTwo says
Is that supposed to be 1 teaspoon of freshly grated ginger (not garlic)?
betsy says
yup! Thank Jay #coldbrain
Elaine @Flavour&Savour says
Hope you’re better soon! I’m going to tuck this one away for when it’s my “turn.” Hopefully not for a looooooong time!
Jann from Newton Custom Interiors says
I have been using apple cider vinegar for the last year to fight off colds, and it really works! I’ll have to try your additions.
Sky Trombly says
My hubby is calling this “the hippie health tonic from hell” but he asks for it because it works. The ginger helps with potential tummy ache so if you skip it, you may end up with a mild problem (not as bad as a cold).
Dallas says
Just took this tonight. Felt a cough slash scratchy thtoat coming on. Hoping to wake up with no scratchy throat tomorrow morning. Except i only did one lemon, does it make that much of a big difference?
betsy says
It should be fine. How are you feeling?
Chris Duncan says
Too much lemon. It’s good to drink with a straw to save your teeth from melting. Adding turmeric also is advised. You definitely need honey as well, but it has to be real, local honey due to pollen in the air, etc. Do not heat up after adding honey and the vinegar because it will kill the honey enzymes and the mother bacteria in the vinegar, making them worthless.
betsy says
Thanks for the tips!