The Greek physician Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Today Hartland Lifestyle Center shares simple things we do to stay healthy. We hope that these helpful tips may be of benefit to you and your loved once.
Cough Syrup Recipe
1 Red onion finely chopped
4 Garlic cloves finely chopped
Place ingredients in a mason jar and seal with the lid.
Place the jar in a pot with water. Make sure the water line is slightly above that of the vegetables.
Bring the water to boil on high and then lower the heat to medium.
Boil for 1hr 30 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow the jar to cool for a few minutes.
Strain the mixture into a bowl with either a strainer or cheesecloth.
Optional: Add 2 Tbsp. of honey to taste
Transfer to a smaller jar and store it in the refrigerator.
Take 1 Tbsp 3 times a day with meals.
This concoction is not meant for children under the age of 2.
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Articles of interest
Medical News Today, “Why Are Onions Good for You” https://www.medicalnewstoday.
Live Science, “Onions: Health Benefits, Health Risks & Nutrition Facts” by Jessie Szalay https://www.livescience.com/
NCBI, Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine, “Garlic: a review of potential therapeutic effects” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
SleepFoundation.org, “The Science of Sleep, How Sleep Affects Your Immunity” https://www.sleepfoundation.
NCBI, Pflugers Archiv, Springer.com, “Sleep and immune function” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
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