Sinusitus go-away

I was very delighted when I found these drinks to reduce the sinus inflamation in Drink to Your Health book. I’ve been bothered with this sinus problem for long. I have sensitive nose – to dust, to change of temperature, to body stamina. Whenever my stamina gets weaker, nose is the first place gets attacked.

Recipe#1 Panamanian Indian Cure

Choco Indians of Panama eat ripe guavas to clear phlegm. When guavas are combined with magno and grapfruit, they fight againts infection.

• 3 tablespoons pink grapefruit juice
• 6 tablespoons guava juice
• 6 tablespoons mango juice

Mix them all and drink up.

Recipe#2 Cabbage and Coriander Syrup

Cabbage is a detoxifier. It also stimulas the immune system and the production of antibodies, and has disinfectant action with a particular affinity with respiratory tract.

Coriander has decongestant and antiseptic properties

• 2 teaspoons of coriander seeds.
• 1/2 cabbage, finely chopped
• Enough honey to cover the cabbage

How to:

• Crush the coriander seeds using a mortar and pestle.
• Placed the crushed seeds in a lage bowl with the cabbage.
• Cover them with honey and leave overnight.
• Strain the syrup through a strainer and refrigerate.
• Take 1-2 teaspoons 3 times a day until your sinuses improves.

Recipe#3 Old-English Decongestant

Put elderflower, lime flowers, peppermint leaves, yarrow (1 teaspoon each) into the pot and pour boiling water. Cover and let it infuse for 10 minutes. Add honey if you like. Drink 1 cupful, hot, 3-6 times a day until congestion clears.

Let me know if they work. I haven’t tried yet…no sinus now.

Drink to reduce insomnia

Some people have problem with sleeping but not me. I usually sleep easily, only occasional insomnia nights. However, I know some people with constant sleeping disorder.

Insomnia is largely caused by stress and tension. So make sure you eat a lot of healthy food to nourish your nervous system. You can help yourself with avoiding stimulants (including sugar, caffeine, smoking, and working) and have some relaxing drinks, such as hot milk and honey, lemon balm, lavender, camomile, or lime flower, before bed time.

A recipe recommended: Camomile and Lime flower tea

• 1 teaspoon of lime flowers
• 1 teaspoon of camomile flowers
• 1 cup of boiling water
• honey, to taste

Place the herbs in a teapot and pour boiling water over. Cover and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Sweeten with honey and sleep well