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Looking for a Real Powerful Tea for Colds?
This will helps head and chest congestion, malaise and the chills.

The Magic Recipe:
Grate a 1-inch piece of peeled gingerroot
Put it in a pot with 2 cups of cold water
Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer five minutes
Add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more or less to taste) and simmer one minute more
Remove from heat
2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
1 or 2 cloves of mashed garlic
Let cool slightly, and strain if you desire
Add honey to taste

Reference: Dr. Andrew Weil
www.drweil.com