The first is a tasty concoction that comes from LearningHerbs.com.
It has only three ingredients: ginger, lemon and honey.
All you have to do is place ginger tea bags or fresh
grated ginger in hot water with a bit of lemon juice
and a little honey; the measurements for all three will
vary depending on individual taste. Let it steep for
about 20 minutes, strain and consume.
Here’s the science: lemon not only contains vitamin
C, but also phytochemicals, which can help to boost
the immune system. Both honey and ginger can also aid
the immune system in its fight against a nasty cold.
Number two. For those who love their caffeine almost
as much as they hate their colds, a recent study should
bring great happiness. Immunologists at Harvard University
recently discovered that drinking five cups of black
tea a day can help to transform the immune system’s
T cells into super cells capable of churning out ten
times more cold and virus-bashing interferon than normal.
This could also be an effective way to combat a host
of other diseases and conditions, including everything
from athlete’s foot to tuberculosis. Interferon
has also been shown to slow the growth of tumor cells.
The researchers noted that green tea should work just
as well, and that even amounts smaller than five cups
a day should prove beneficial.
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