Icky Sickies

For a while now I've been making my own "remedies" (some refer to them as potions...haha). Yesterday I developed a nasty sore throat & cough, so I have been putting much of my tricks to the test. I'll share a few in case you have the icky sickies too...

Sore Throat Sipper
1 cup hot water
1 1/2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Just mix and sip! This is such an amazing throat soother. Use it anytime your throat needs a little TLC (or a lot)

Onion & Garlic Poultice
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 cup apple cider vinegar
Put all three ingredients in an oven safe dish and back at 350 until soft & carmalized-ish; strain liquid; saturate washcloth in strained liquid; place washcloth on upper chest; cover with plastic wrap; apply heat pack; lay down and rest for at least 30 minutes

Chamomile Poultice
Soak washcloth in a cup of freshly brewed chamomile tea; follow same application steps as above

Cold Remedy
1 Tsp honey
1/4 Tsp cinnamon
Mix together and take twice a day at onset of cold
(This tastes great and I use it for Ava as well)

Medicine Teapot
Equal amounts spearmint, wood betony, rosemary, eucalyptus
1 Tsp ginsing
1 Tsp gota kola
2 Tsp black tea (any kind)
Bring to a boil in teapot and let steep for at least 3 minutes

Lapis Lazuli
A stone/crystal that can boosts the immune system. Can be rubbed along sinuses or swollen throat glands. Submerge in a glass of water for 5 minutes, remove, drink water. Place stones in foot soak or bathtub.