October 23, 2009
Spring ills
Well, it seems we made it through winter unscathed (removing yourself from a social life kinda does that!), but now that Nathan's all back on form with a strong immune system we've been out and about for the past couple of months and with it recieved a few viruses and coughs and colds. Danielle's down with a nasty cough and cold at the moment (and Nathan's brewing one) and while I was able to get Nathan to take my "rocket fuel" when he was sick a month ago, she's not having a bar of it (understandable really). So last night I made up a Garlic Honey. I have this need to get garlic into the kids whenever possible (I cook with garlic and onion everyday) and during these times I really want to get a more concentrated boost in as an antiviral and antibacterial so these things don't develop too far or linger on for too long (and in Nathan's case I don't want his immune system to go into overdrive again and cause his nephrotic syndrome to relapse).
I filled a small jar with whole garlic cloves and covered it with runny honey. Poked it around to get the air bubbles out, capped it and will let the garlic infuse into the honey. This one can be used from 12hrs after making it but will last for a long time once it's made (the garlic should eventually break down). Can be taken off a teaspoon (which is what they did this morning) or can be made into hot lemon and honey drinks.
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This is wonderful! I'm going to remember this one...I don't know why I didn't think of it as I love honey-garlic flavor. Probably great for colds, right? What about congestion?
Jerusha
Hmm tasty :D I love garlic stuff! I have to go easy on it though, as someone who has an overactive immune system I really don't want to boost it!
Jerusha, yes the sage part of the drink is good for congestion.
M, yes, it's a fine line isn't it!? I find we've done ok though and it hasn't caused any issues - but then I only use it as needed and not overdone (although it's a weird one, because 80% of our immune system is tied up in gut health, so a well functioning inside should in effect also have a positive impact on any auto-immune issues rather than the immune system being thought of as a separately functioning part of us if that makes sense?). Well, that's been my hopes with the GAPS diet and so far so good lol.
That's a great idea. We often make garlic tea when we feel that we are coming down with something and then we serve it with some lemon juice and a dollop of honey. I think I'll give this a try too and pop it in the cupboard with my elder honey. Yum.
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