Rosemary & Thyme Tea

This is a deliciously refreshing, mildly stimulating tea. 

To make the tea: 

Prepare an infusion of rosemary and thyme by lightly crushing together.

Use as much or as little of the herbs as you want.

Add a teaspoon of lemon juice and a touch of honey.

Add to a cup of simmering water, let stand for a few minutes, strain and enjoy.

Honey

Colds and Flu

Whenever you feel a cold or flu coming on try this. This natural formula works like magic.

INGREDIENTS

1 part echinacea root powder

1/2 part cayenne powder

1 part goldenseal root powder

1/2 part marsh mallow root powder

 Gelatin or vegetable capsules

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

To make the capsules: Mix the powders together in a small bowl.

2.

Scoop the powder into each end of a capsule, packing tight, and recap.

3.

It takes only a few minutes to cap 50 to 75 capsules, a winter’s worth for most families.

4.

Store in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.

5.

To use: At the first sign of a cold or flu coming on, take 2 capsules every 2 to 3 hours until the symptoms subside or 9 capsules a day.

6.

This is a high dose and should not be continued for longer than 2 to 3 days, at which time you should decrease the dose to 2 capsules three times a day.

As for flu shots here's something you may consider: