Kick the Cold or Flu Before Your Next Audition

2/5/2018

Sick before an audition or gig? Looking for celebrity grade cold remedies? I'll give you the exact tonic recipe I use in this post.

My husband got this recipe from a co-worker. Since they work in an office environment, the windows don't open and the ventilation is minimal. One of her former co-workers shared this tonic recipe once they all started dropping like flies during cold and flu season.

My husband and I have been taking it for a couple of years now, and we have not gotten a fever once during that time.

I felt achy last weekend after skipping it for a few days, took four small shots in a day, and felt back to normal the next morning.

However, taking a shot is NOT for the faint of heart! It is spicy, but a daily shot is totally WORTH IT.

I'm not a doctor, and I'm not making any guarantees that this will work for you, nor am I giving you medical advice. I'm simply sharing my personal experience so far. You should always talk to your doctor about trying new things, especially if you have a pre-existing condition.

I've still gotten the sniffles and even viral pharyngitis once, but so far I haven't had a fever since taking this tonic. Everyone's body chemistry is different. However, this tonic is made from everyday groceries you may already have in your pantry, so there's nothing extreme or uncommon in this recipe. It was also created by a doctor.

The Recipe

This is more commonly known as Super Tonic, a recipe by Dr. Richard Schulze, but we affectionately call it Dragon’s Breath because that's what you'll get.

Handful of garlic bulbs (you can use more if you wish)
1 horse radish root
1 ginger root
3-4 qts of apple cider vinegar (raw, unfiltered)
1-2 white onions
1-2 yellow onions
1 handful of the hottest cayenne peppers you can find (the more you use the better. Use peppers of at least 80,000 Scoville heat units or higher).

The Instructions

We blend all of the ingredients together, let sit for a week, then strain the pulp.

You can shoot it with the pulp for that first week, but it's easier to swallow without it.

We typically only take it at night so we don’t stink all day. It will seep through your pores! We measure out the equivalent of an alcohol shot.

You can also buy it from his online store here. No, I am not an affiliate. I recommend you read the section called "How It Works" on that page. Do your own research.

I do want to warn you that it says his patients use it for "unlimited reasons," but I am not promoting this as a cure-all recipe. I just see it as a way to boost my immune system. You can learn more about why your gut is so crucial to your body's immune function here.

Take Action

So get your booty to the store. We typically spend about $18 for all of the ingredients, and we buy everything organic. It lasts the two of us for 30-45 days, at least.

That's much cheaper than a visit to the doctor, or missing out on a potential booking, so find it in your budget by using my favorite free budgeting tool.

Also, we substitute powder if we can't find a whole item (i.e. horseradish powder vs root). It still has a kick! Whole forms are better, though, for maximum nutritional benefit.

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