How do you ward off illness during cold and flu season?
This year, my youngest, who lives in Maine, introduced me to Fire Cider.
A few weeks back, she was feeling under the weather, and mama bear here was worried. One day when I was checking in on her, she told me that everyone up there was swearing by this New England traditional remedy called Fire Cider.
Turns out you can order it on Amazon, so I did!
It arrived in two days. She took a shot and immediately felt better. Within 2 days she was completely well.
I got the honey free one since this is my vegan daughter.
It worked so well for her, that I decided to give it a try. School was an incubator for every imaginable illness the past few weeks, so it was good to have something to boost my immune system.
So what exactly is Fire Cider?
According to the website, it is raw apple cider vinegar that is infused with habanero, oranges, horseradish, lemon, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, garlic and onion. It can include raw honey.
Each of the ingredients has its own health benefits. If you're interested, you can read more here.
If you'd like to try your hand at making your own, there are plenty of recipes available online.
https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/how-to-make-fire-cider/
https://www.foodiewithfamily.com/fire-cider-health-tonic-and-homeopathic-remedy/
https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-fire-cider-recipes-from-the-kitchn-199972
https://www.marthastewart.com/1513793/test-kitchens-favorite-fire-cider-tonic
If you're interested, you can read a testimonial and some interesting background information and health benefits here.
I'll admit, I was a bit wary trying it, but I actually loved it. Yes it burns, but it's a quick burn and then it's gone. Absolutely invigorating and worth it for the way it made me feel.
So what do you think? Are you a fan of health tonics? Have you ever tried Fire Cider?
Oh my stars, this is a new one, and it sounds like so much fun... And we've had so many colds and flus traveling around us, back and forth, quite annoying and awful from family to family, so if Fire Cider works, I'm willing to try it, LOL!
ReplyDeleteCate, schools and hospitals are like germ-breeding-incubators, aren't they????
And don't even mention subways.... GERM FEST!
But life goes on and we sniffle and snuff and drink Fire Cider!
I am always in favor of something natural that works. I initially did shots of this, but I was warned by the school nurse to dilute it or it might be hard on the esophagus.
DeleteFor the record, she is also a huge fan of apple cider vinegar though she had never tried this.
DeleteI have a friend who swears by this! Finding a recipe for it was on my to-do list (since this is one of those friends who never follows a recipe,) but you found it for me. Thanks, Cate!
ReplyDeleteAnd stay well. You enter a germ incubator every day!
Thanks, Jan. Many years ago, during a fuel crisis, NY State ordered this week as a vacation week for schools to save on heating fuel. We've kept it as a chance to break illness cycles (at least I heard that was the reason). Really hope it helps.
DeleteI remembered another recipe I found - complete with video - from Martha Stewart Kitchens.
https://www.marthastewart.com/1513793/test-kitchens-favorite-fire-cider-tonic
This sounds so interesting! I should send a bottle to all my old co-workers who live in a germ incubator! I work in an office like that again, but it isn't as bad since this time it's encouraged to stay home if you are running a fever! I might try this just to keep the germs off. How does it taste?
ReplyDeleteKatie, it's very spicy - which is nice because it feels like it clears out your sinuses - but the burn only lasts a minute or two.
DeleteAccording to the directions, if you find it too spice, it's fine to add it to tea or just some water. I actually like the taste, and my daughter said she got addicted to it.
I just might order some after we move!
DeleteInteresting, Mary Cate. It sounds painful, though.
ReplyDeleteNot at all, Mindy! Especially for someone who eats jalapenos.
DeleteBut I only eat the ones that aren't hot and even they're stuffed with cream cheese!
DeleteThis does sound intriguing. Not sure if I'd try it though since I'm not keen on spicy. I remember the days of working in the cesspool of germs we called a school. Ugh -- damp books returned my snuffling kindegarteners. lol Being home on disability in flu season has its perks. :-)
ReplyDeleteCate, this certainly sounds like it would unstop your nose if you're already sick!! Horseradish does that to me. :) I might just get brave and try it!
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