I cannot take credit for this one - I found it as a composite remedy for natural decongestion and wanted to share it. We have been experiencing congestion for the better part of the week, and this really helped to loosen it up:
In a 12oz mug or hot cup
3/4 teaspoon hot paprika or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more or less depending on what you can handle)
A few tablespoons each lemon juice and apple vinegar
1/3 teaspoon of powdered ginger or a good solid slice of fresh ginger
1 heaping tablespoon of honey
1 ginger/lemon herbal tea bag
Cover and fill the cup the rest of the way with boiling water.
I don't recommend more than three of these in a day because of the acid content.
Supplement the rest of your soothing decongestion needs with black tea, herbal mint tea, or other things you like. It's important to also stay hydrated, especially when using lemon, because it can dry you out a little bit, making congestion and inflammation worse.
Another good and soothing potion is hot vegetable broth or chicken broth with a 2" cut of a fresh leek sipped slowly!
A common mistake people make during the winter months is to forego raw fruits and vegetables
in favor of more hearty, hot foods. Certainly feel free to load up on warming, filling meals but don't lose out on immunity-boosting fresh produce!! And take the opportunity during the winter to make and enjoy soups of all kinds - especially those without dairy - to further improve your health and vitamin intake and congestion combative power!
I am not a doctor nor a medical professional. Just a person who learned these good tips over time and had success via trial and error.
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