We have done so much travelling over the last 3 weeks and each of our immune systems have been compromised.  Now that we've settled here in Idaho for a season, the sickness set in and most of us are coughing, stuffy and/or fatigue.  On top of the wear and tear of travelling, we also are in a new region so we are adjusting to the local allergens.

My friend & I have been on patrol doing some serious immune system boosters (garlic pops, emergen-C, elderberry tincture, echinacea tincture, rest, sunshine, disinfecting, essential oil treatments etc.), and everyone seems to be improving greatly.

Here is the most recent project I made to help soothe sore throats and combat the coughs.  I also researched further and found out that this combination is a great expectorant or phelgm  fighter.  See this link: http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-animal-products/organic-honey/health-benefits-of-honey-and-ginger.html...

GINGER DROPS
Raw Honey, Ginger Root, Water, Cream of Tartar
(The consistency is more like peanut brittle)

This is the link to the original recipe I used, I just altered it by replacing the "horehound herb" with Ginger Root and I let it simmer & steep longer (since its a root vs a leaf.)  ENJOY:
http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/horehoundcoughdrops.htm

Tip:  Refridgerate the ginger drops so they don't get gooey at room temperature.  Instead, they will maintain a hard consistency, (suck them & allow them to absorb in your mouth vs. chewing them.)

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