Boost Your Immune System Naturally at Home: Supercharge Your Immune System (Turmeric-Ginger Ice Tea Recipe)
How can you improve your immune system? On the whole, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms. But sometimes it fails: A germ invades successfully and makes you sick. Is it possible to intervene in this process and boost your immune system? What if you improve your diet? Take certain vitamins or herbal preparations? Make other lifestyle changes in the hope of producing a near-perfect immune response?
What can you do to boost your immune system?
The idea of boosting your immunity is enticing, but the ability to do so has proved elusive for several reasons. The immune system is precisely that — a system, not a single entity. To function well, it requires balance and harmony. There is still much that researchers don't know about the intricacies and interconnectedness of the immune response. For now, there are no scientifically proven direct links between lifestyle and enhanced immune function.
But that doesn't mean the effects of lifestyle on the immune system aren't intriguing and shouldn't be studied. Researchers are exploring the effects of diet, exercise, age, psychological stress, and other factors on the immune response, both in animals and in humans. In the meantime, general healthy-living strategies make sense since they likely help immune function and they come with other proven health benefits.
Turmeric
Turmeric, this amazing spice has been used for more than 2500 years. And more and more studies have found its benefits to health, from treating various diseases to improving organs’ functions.
Here is a list of the remarkable health benefits of using turmeric regularly:
Ginger
Originally from Asia, ginger is one of the most popular spices. Nowadays, it has been widely used all over the world because of its excellent medicinal properties. Studies are finding that this spice works great to treat various illnesses and improve your health naturally.
The combination of these 2 super ingredients makes the nutrients in them more readily accessible for use in the body’s systems.
Ingredients:
Directions:
Add a small amount of black pepper and honey to make the drink tastier, and you’ll get more nutrients at the same time.
Even at high doses, both turmeric and ginger are regarded as safe spices. It has only minimal side effects. However, you should first discuss with your doctor before drinking this tea especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medication. Also, avoid drinking this tea if you are taking any blood-thinning medication.
What can you do to boost your immune system?
The idea of boosting your immunity is enticing, but the ability to do so has proved elusive for several reasons. The immune system is precisely that — a system, not a single entity. To function well, it requires balance and harmony. There is still much that researchers don't know about the intricacies and interconnectedness of the immune response. For now, there are no scientifically proven direct links between lifestyle and enhanced immune function.
But that doesn't mean the effects of lifestyle on the immune system aren't intriguing and shouldn't be studied. Researchers are exploring the effects of diet, exercise, age, psychological stress, and other factors on the immune response, both in animals and in humans. In the meantime, general healthy-living strategies make sense since they likely help immune function and they come with other proven health benefits.
Turmeric
Turmeric, this amazing spice has been used for more than 2500 years. And more and more studies have found its benefits to health, from treating various diseases to improving organs’ functions.
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Here is a list of the remarkable health benefits of using turmeric regularly:
- Prevents cancer, especially effective for preventing prostate and skin cancer;
- Boosts brain function and prevents Alzheimer’s disease;
- Good for your eyes;
- Aids in weight loss;
- Acts as a natural painkiller due to its strong anti-inflammatory properties; (11 Healthy Foods That Can Block Inflammation and Ease Pain)
- Protects your liver from damage;
- Prevents Parkinson’s disease;
- Cures depression
- Cures skin and dental problems as it has antibacterial properties;
- Helps you sleep well. (7 Health Benefits of Turmeric for the Skin: How to use turmeric on your face for glowing skin?)
Ginger
Originally from Asia, ginger is one of the most popular spices. Nowadays, it has been widely used all over the world because of its excellent medicinal properties. Studies are finding that this spice works great to treat various illnesses and improve your health naturally.
- Ginger protects you against Alzheimer’s disease;
- Prevents cancer such as prostate, lung, colon, skin, breast, and ovarian cancers;
- Aids in digestion;
- Fights obesity;
- Relieves migraines;
- Cures a cold and flu;
- Reduces joint pain;
- Removes bad breath;
- Boosts immune system;
- Relieves menstrual cramp
READ ALSO: 12 REASONS TO USE GINGER DAILY
Boost Your Immune System Naturally at Home
The combination of these 2 super ingredients makes the nutrients in them more readily accessible for use in the body’s systems.
Ingredients:
- 4 teaspoons dried turmeric
- 4 teaspoons dried ginger
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- water
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Directions:
- Put the turmeric, ginger, and black pepper into a saucepan. Pour in 1 cup water and boil them.
- Simmer for a while with lower heat. Turn off the heat let it cool for some minutes and then add honey.
- Cover the saucepan and let the mixture steep for some hours.
- Strain the mixture to remove the gritty powder out.
- Save this concentration in the fridge and add some to your water to drink.
Add a small amount of black pepper and honey to make the drink tastier, and you’ll get more nutrients at the same time.
Even at high doses, both turmeric and ginger are regarded as safe spices. It has only minimal side effects. However, you should first discuss with your doctor before drinking this tea especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medication. Also, avoid drinking this tea if you are taking any blood-thinning medication.
ALSO READ: 3 Health Benefits of Ginger Tea for Upset Stomach and How to Make It
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