If I do find myself starting to become aware of oncoming illness, I may turn to some of the many wonderful immune strengthening herbs we make here at KHP.  But Hanna taught us that there are many other approaches we can take. Now I realize that I just blogged about immunity recently, but I want to mention one of my favorite remedies that Hanna left for us. It is a sore throat helper like no other and is simple to make with ingredients found in most kitchens.

All you need is one clove of garlic, 1 tbsp. of lemon juice, 1 tbsp. of honey and some red pepper flakes. Crush the garlic with a fork or the back of a spoon and drop it in a tea cup, add the lemon and hot pepper, get the honey on your spoon and pour boiling hot water over the mix. Stir it up with your honey covered spoon and sip it down while it is hot.

You can feel it going to work right away on the trouble spots as it targets the pests that are trying to set up residence in your throat.  Which is nice since you can’t do a thing about the pestilence carriers residing in your house.

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While those are excellent choices, constantly using the same approach, can eventually lead to patterns that will start to open up breaks in your immune defense. Here is an analogy for you. Say you are in the boxing ring and fighting against a real tough contender.  You have been able to win a few rounds by focusing on hitting your opponent with a series of right handed punches. Since this method seems to be working, you keep it up. After awhile though this tough competitor starts to expect those right hooks and starts to block those punches enabling some return shots to your own body. After suffering for a spell you decide to try to mix up your punches a little. Suddenly you once again gain the upper hand and are able to knock out the challenger to your health and wellbeing and exit the ring with some new strategies for the next time someone is spoiling for a fight.

Just like the prize fighter, it is a good idea to have a few extra tricks up your sleeve when you have a malicious enemy challenging your good health. In addition to Echinacea and Vitamin C, some other great immune builders are Olive leaf, and Garlic. I like to tell my friends to try different approaches to immune building to stay on top of their game. Using different herbs as well as staying physically active are a great start.

We also have some great Hanna Kroeger formulas specifically targeting parts of the body most often hit by seasonal malaise. Sinus Blend, Black Radish & Parsley for the throat and Lung Formula are particularly effective.

Remember to get creative with your approach to keeping healthy and the prize of good health can be yours!

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