It’s cold and flu season which means that many of us are looking for DIY remedies to avoid a trip to the doctor. Though many cold cures often come with a disgusting taste (why on Earth does green cough syrup exist?), we’ve tracked down a few remedies that not only work but won’t make you want to vom.
Here are 15 DIY cold cures:
Miso Veggie Soup
This recipe for miso vegetable soup helps to boost the immune system to prevent sickness and bring on wellness.
Lemon Ginger and Honey Hot Drink
Not only is this concoction delicious, but it’s great for getting rid of the flu too.
Boozy Emergen-C
Trying to ward off a cold and have a good time? Try this orange rosemary spritz cocktail.
Clementine Creamsicle Smoothie
This creamy smoothie is energizing and keeps the flu at bay.
Sorbet Shot
Sorbet shots make a yummy frozen treat and also help those with the flu feel better. Check out the recipe here.
52 Clove Garlic Soup
There’s a ton of garlic in this delicious soup because it helps to boost immunity and increase antioxidant levels. This soup is also known for its antibacterial and anti-viral properties. Get the recipe here.
Sweet Apple Cider Vinegar Drink
Colds are no match for apple cider vinegar. Here’s a mixture that is healthy AND delicious. Here‘s how to make it.
Lemon Rosemary and Honey Syrup
This syrup does double duty and helps to cure a sore throat and your cold.
Sage Tea
Sage tea is another sore throat remedy that kills bacteria and soothes your throat.
Vinegar Honey Cayenne and Ginger Cough Syrup
Create a cough syrup from apple cider vinegar, honey, cayenne, and ginger. It’s way better than that gross green stuff. Here‘s the recipe.
Flu-Fighter Cookies
Cookies… yes please! Cookies that fend off the flu… get in my belly! Get the recipe from Food Network here.
Ginger Lemon Raspberry Cake
If getting sick means we get to eat cake, cookies, and sorbet… then I really don’t mind being sick. This recipe is chock full of vitamins and good stuff to ward off a cold.
Sriracha Remedy
Get rid of your cold with some heat by mixing hot water, fresh ginger, lemon, and sriracha.
Turmeric Milk Remedy
This cold curing mixture is nice and hot, and uses turmeric milk and other ingredients to rid you of a cold. Get the recipe here.
Côte d’Azur Cure-All Soup
Everything you need to know is in the name of this soup. Get the recipe here from That Skinny Chick Can Cook.
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