Immune Tea
Immune Tea is a wonderful remedy for supporting the immune system when it is run down. Sip this tea to help you on the mend.
This makes 2 cups or one thermos of immune tea.
Ingredients
- 500ml boiling hot water (2 cups)
- 2 x lemongrass and ginger tea bags (or a 2 cm slice of fresh ginger root, diced or grated) root, diced or grated)
- ½ tsp ground turmeric (or a 2 cm fresh piece of root, diced or grated)
- 2 tsp manuka or raw honey -more or less to taste
- 1 lemon/s -juice and zest
Method
1. Pour the boiling water over the ginger, turmeric, and optional coconut oil.
2. Let it sit for a few minutes before adding the zest and juice.
3. Add the honey then simply sip yourself well.
Variations
Supercharge It By:
Simmering the ginger and turmeric root in the water for 5-10 minutes will make a more potent brew.
Boost It:
Add a tablespoon of extra virgin coconut oil to the tea.
Vegan:
To make it vegan, replace the honey with maple syrup or rice malt syrup.
ENJOY!
Recipe by Georgia Harding of Well Nourished.
Immune-Boosting Goodies For Winter
With the cold months around the corner, now is the time to prepare your immune system for the inevitable onslaught of winter germs and viruses.
There are plenty of lifestyle tips you can implement to strengthen your immune system. Getting adequate sleep, adopting a nutrient-dense diet, and incorporating regular exercise (which is easier said than done when it’s freezing outside!) will all help to maintain your general health and wellbeing.
Quality supplements are another great way to keep your immune system thriving this winter. Here are some of our favourites that will fly off the P&P shelves in the coming months.
Vital Remedies Vitamin C
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps fight free radicals in the body and is vital for growth and tissue repair. This uses liposomes from non-GMO sunflower to help boost nutrient absorption. Use it as a booster in smoothies or fresh juices.
Cymbiotika Vitamin D + K2 With CoQ10
The unique combination of these three supplements can help fight off bacteria and viruses with their anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating properties. With a tangy citrus flavour, it can be enjoyed straight off a spoon.
Eden Health Foods Immunity Shield
This organic herbal blend includes echinacea and elderberry, (which help to support healthy immune function) as well as medicinal mushrooms including reishi and lion’s mane, which assist with sleep quality and stress response.
Green Pastures Cod Liver Oil
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Teelixir Mushroom Immunity
A blend of 8 certified organic mushroom extracts (including chaga and shiitake), which are effective immune system modulators, meaning they help your body respond to an illness or disease.
Food As Medicine
Another great way to support your immune system is to eat a colourful, whole foods diet rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Try incorporating some of these foods into your daily diet to support your immune cells and promote general wellbeing.
Citrus Fruits
Fruits like oranges, grapefruits, lemons and lime are excellent sources of vitamin C. The flavonoids found in citrus fruit also reduce viral replication and free radical damage.
Raw Honey
Honey, which also contains propolis and pollen, has antiviral properties and also contains, vitamin C, zinc and flavonoids, which all help to promote the body’s natural defence mechanisms.
Garlic And Ginger
Garlic contains compounds such as allicin, which help your white blood cells to fight off viruses. Ginger contains vitamin C and is both anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial.
Herbal Teas
High in antioxidants and vitamins, herbal teas can be an effective immune-booster and gentle detoxifier. They can also help keep you hydrated if illness strikes. Tulsi, lemongrass and tumeric are all great choices to support the immune system.
Bone Broth
Amino acids such as glutamine and cysteine help to regulate the immune system and produce antibodies that fight infection. Minerals such as magnesium also help to strengthen the immune system.
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