It is no surprise that fire cider is not listed in general cookbooks. A hearty fire cider recipe, however, should have a place in kitchen remedies thanks to its amazing medicinal properties. Appreciated as a tonic for promoting health, fire cider is infused with herbs including onion, garlic, and ginger and is considered one of the most delicious and best health tonics to stimulate digestion. If the idea of such an infusion does not appeal to you, the health benefits of fire cider will.
A popular herbal remedy, the fire cider recipe has been used as a preventive tonic and to address various health conditions for generations. Fire cider is produced by steeping herbs like ginger and garlic in apple cider vinegar (ACV) for a few weeks. If you already like ACV, you may love the fact that fire cider has a good deal of ACV in it and tastes sweet and tangy. Depending on your choice of ingredients, your homemade fire cider will have a mix of flavors that entice your taste buds.
The benefits of fire cider include:
AFS is a common, often unassessed, global health condition. Because the symptoms of adrenal fatigue are non-specific, the condition is often not correctly identified.
AFS is characterized by a group of symptoms that occur when the adrenal glands do not function at their best. Some of the symptoms of adrenal fatigue include allergies, fatigue, lethargy, joint pain, difficulty in getting up in the mornings with high energy levels in the evening, and mild depression. Let’s take a look at how some of these Fire Cider Ingredients can help adrenal fatigue.
The fire cider recipe ingredients are based on factors such as the time of the year of preparation and the available. This herbal recipe is so versatile that you can have your pick of ingredients. The original ingredients used in fire cider were apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, onion, horseradish, hot peppers, and honey. Though these are the basic ingredients used in the making of fire cider, it doesn't mean you can't be creative. Add seasonal herbs and other ingredients such as turmeric powder, parsley, thyme, and rosemary to enhance the taste and health benefits of fire cider.
The potent properties of the ingredients in the fire cider recipe offer loads of benefits.
Apple Cider Vinegar - Used since ancient times, apple cider vinegar has proven health benefits. The acetic acid, probiotics, potassium, and magnesium in apple cider vinegar promote healthy cholesterol levels, improve digestion, aid healthy weight loss, lower blood pressure, and relieve acid reflux, and maintain healthy gut flora (which is often compromised in adrenal fatigue).
Garlic - Garlic has been used for its medicinal properties for centuries. It possesses antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that aid in fighting infections and supporting the immune system. This is vital for reducing stress in your body and helping the adrenals heal. The allicin in garlic boosts immunity. Garlic lowers both cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
Ginger - Ginger is a potent antioxidant that fights infections and boosts immunity, while its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce the adrenals’ workload. It also alleviates nausea, colds and flu, relieves headaches, supports heart health, and is highly recommended for improving digestion and circulation.
Onion - Onions, a rich source of manganese, relieves colds and infections, while the phytochemicals in onions boost immunity. Onions also promote heart health, aid in cancer prevention, and help regulate blood sugar levels. The quercetin found in onions has antioxidant properties that fight inflammation.
Horseradish - Horseradish is a potent antioxidant that possesses antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. It improves digestion, lung health, and relieves respiratory conditions.
Hot peppers - The capsaicin in hot pepper improves digestion, boosts metabolism, and protects heart health. Use with caution in advanced stages of adrenal fatigue as it may be too stimulating.
Honey - Honey is a powerful antioxidant. It energizes the body, fights infections, heals wounds, and corrects insomnia, a common symptom of adrenal fatigue. It also soothes the throat, relieves coughing, and supports heart health.
Another fact that makes you find fire cider irresistible is that you can have it any way you like. Here are some suggestions:
Taking fire cider every morning boosts your health.
It is fine to buy fire cider from organic stores, but if you are a do-it-yourself person, try out the best fire cider recipe around. It is 100% homemade, satisfaction guaranteed! Do remember that for optimal benefits, you need to use organic ingredients.
Optionally, you can also add orange, grapefruit, beetroot powder, parsley, astragalus, oregano, thyme, and/or peppercorns.
You now have the perfect fire cider recipe. Again, the above list is only a guideline. Create a variety of tastes using different herbs and spices for a wonderful experience. Refrigerate and use.
The NeuroEndoMetabolic (NEM) Stress Response represents your body's overall response to stress. As part of the body's automatic response system (which is organ specific and systemic in nature), the adrenal glands produce cortisol, the most important stress hormone. Poor functioning of the adrenals weakens the NEM stress response. Turmeric in fire cider is anti-inflammatory that fights infections. It boosts immune function and stimulates the liver to function at optimum levels.
Fire cider boosts the metabolism, keeping the NEM stress response system alert, while the ingredients in fire cider boost immunity. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of turmeric aid in fighting free radicals. The regular consumption of fire cider may relieve adrenal fatigue and aid in NEM stress response recovery.
There are no reports on the side effects of fire cider and it is generally considered safe to use unless you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the recipe.
Though a great health tonic to promote overall health, some of the ingredients in fire cider may not be recommended to those with specific health conditions. Under such circumstances, you can opt for an alternate ingredient to add to your fire cider recipe. For example, ginger is not recommended for those who are underweight. It may also not be advisable for those who are taking medications such as anticoagulants as ginger may interfere with the effects. In such cases, you can replace ginger with another herb that supports your health.
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The fire cider recipe is more than an alternate. It may be the solution to the listed health conditions. While over-the-counter medicines address the symptoms, fire cider targets the root cause of the health condition.
