At the first onset of cold and flu, I love to enjoy a steaming mug of ginger tea. Here is a great recipe adapted from Stephen Buhner. You will want to make a generous amount of the ginger juice so you have enough to last for a few days. Enjoy!

For one mug of tea:

1-2 Tablespoons fresh ginger juice 

1/8 tsp cayenne

1-3 tsp honey

juice of 1/4 lemon or lime

6-8 oz of hot water

Juice about half a pound of fresh ginger root (dry ging...

 My first go to for the acute onset of any cold or flu is homeopathy. Homeopathy is a simple, safe and effective way to treat most common acute ailments. I recommend everyone invest in a basic homeopathic first aid kit. When its 2am and you or your loved one is in the midst of an acute illness, you will be glad you have your kit on hand. 

Early on it may not be possible to distinguish between a cold or flu. In that case, b...