Fire Cider: Our Immune System's Secret Weapon

Spring is a tricky season. We have a false sense of safety and separation from cold and flu season, but if the winter taught us anything, it's that the weather is wacky and we must be prepared. The most beautiful person is a healthy person and it's important to find fun and easy ways to battle colds and keep our immune systems up. We were hit pretty hard at Adorn with the cold and flu season and are DETERMINED not to get sick EVER AGAIN!

Here is a little immune system secret weapon I'd like to share:

Fire cider is a traditional mixture used to build up the immune system. Rosemary Gladstar has a great YouTube video on how to make it:

She is the cutest (look at those bangs!) and this video is great! However, I will also break it down for you.

Fire Cider

• Mix equal parts of chopped: garlic, onion, horseradish, and ginger
• Pour Applecider Vinegar over in a bell jar (organic vinegar 'with mother' is best)
• Add 1/4 Tablespoon Cayenne, but you can add more if you like more heat
• Put on top, but make sure you separate the solution from the metal top because vinegar will cause the lid to rust. An easy way to separate is to put a little plastic wrap on top of the jar and then screw the lid on top of that. Leave for 4-6 weeks
• After 4-6 weeks, add honey to taste

A neat little trick with the honey is to use local honey, preferably raw, this will help with allergies which hit pretty hard around these parts in the springtime. 

Lastly, all of this stuff is cleansing to the blood which help with keeping your skin, hair and nails looking great!

Viola!

This can be used in salad dressing by mixing it with a little oil, etc. or taken by the shot. Enjoy!