Ice Head

Classes, school jobs, gyms, babysitting, theme parks, etc. .etc. etc.. One thing they all have in common... GERMS. For some reason whenever I'm at these places ESPECIALLY at the GYM during flu season, I catch either a cold, cough and even bronchitis.

There's sanitizing wipes everywhere but everyone seems to be oblivious to them. 

Quick Tip: STAY HOME WHEN YOU ARE SICK AND CONTAGIOUS!

Now, lets get down to the needy greedy shall we?

Here are a couple simple cough and cold home remedies I love to consume when I get a little sick. 

The first one is the famous hot water with lemon and honey. Best if you use RAW honey of course.

Here is what you'll need:

• 2 tbsp Honey
• 1 whole lemon
• 8-10 oz of boiling water

How to:

• Bring 8-10 oz of water to a boil
• Pour boiling water into a big mug
• Squeeze a whole medium size lemon into the mug of boiling water
• Add 2tbsp of raw honey. I like to use linden or eucalyptus honey. (Click here for the best honey to use for your needs)
• If you can handle it, add half crushed piece or garlic to this recipe

Now, for the cough syrup.

You will need:

• 1 1/2 tsp zest of 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup peeled sliced ginger or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of honey
• 1/2 cup lemon juice 

How to:

• In a small sauce pan, combine water, lemon zest and ginger. 
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes then strain into a heat proof cup. 
• Rinse sauce pan and add honey. 
• on low heat, heat honey but do not let it boil.
• Combine strained ingredients to sauce pan with honey and stir until it becomes a thick syrup.
• Pour into a clean jar with lid.

This can be stored for up to two months. 

For children ages 1 to 5, use 1/2 to 1 tsp every 2 hrs. For children ages 5-12, use 1-2 tsp every 2 hrs. For children 12 and older as well as adults, use 1 to 2 tbp every 4 hrs. 

Remember, NO honey for children under the age of  one.