Help for the Common Cold

  Seems like everyone I know has a cold, is getting over a cold or feels like a cold is on the way.  I saw this recipe and thought it sounded interesting.  I’ve been pretty healthy so far (knock on wood!) so I haven’t actually tried it.  If you try it, let me know how you like it!                                  

Irish Whiskey Tea

1 medium to large lemon (or 2 small)

1 teabag black irish tea
(Barry's, if you can get it)

honey

Irish whiskey (preferably Jamesons)

whole cloves, cinnamon stick

Cut a 1/4 inch slice out of the middle of the lemon. Stick 4-6 cloves into this lemon slice, and set aside. Juice the 2 halves of lemon into a large cup (using a clear cup is easiest). Then add a roughly equal amount of honey, and a roughly equal amount of whiskey. Stir whiskey, lemon, and honey together, and add a cinnamon stick. In a separate cup, brew a strong cup of black tea - about 6-8 oz. Remove teabag, and pour tea into the whiskey/lemon/honey mixture. Float the clove-studded lemon slice on top of the entire mixture, and drink quickly before all the "good" stuff evaporates! This really does work to help cut phlegm, soothe coughs and sore throats, make you warm and toasty, and make you feel better!

During the cold and flu season it’s important to also relax and get lots of rest.  What is your favorite way to relax and de-stress.  Is it a warm bath?  A massage?  A hot cup of tea?