My results

Because it takes two weeks to make fire cider, I was tending to my bowels in the meantime. I didn't want diarrhea for another two weeks. I was juicing and eating flax seed muffins to help clear myself out and solidify what was coming out. It worked pretty well.

I had my first shots of fire cider two days ago. Just because I wasn't feeling sick anymore, doesn't mean I couldn't encourage more health. After just two days, the pain in my body has diminished to almost nothing.

I tend to get pain in my joints from inflammation. This wonderful tonic has almost erased it entirely in two days. Love it.

...Two weeks later...

Remove jar from cool, dry place

Using a colander or cheesecloth, strain the juice from the pulp.

Store these separately in the refrigerator. The juice can be taken as a shot or added to olive oil for a great salad dressing.

The pulp can be used as salsa or added to foods like rice or beans.

Mmmm. Both will help boost the immune system and ease digestion.

Go easy at first. These can be strong! 

Enjoy!

Time to make Fire Cider

Oooo Fire Cider. It is so good!

Ok, let's back up a second. What is up with my body?

Something happened in the last week with my digestive system. It is super screwy. I have had a lot of life changes all going on at once, and my colon decided it wanted to be a part of it too.

When I have colon issues, it tends to come in the form of constipation. That's cool. I have spent a long time working out how to keep myself regular. Now, though, I have diarrhea! What the heck? It has been pretty consistent for about a week now. Somewhere along the line, I got something in my body that is wreaking havoc.

If you have read any of my past posts, it may occur to you that I like to take a natural approach to my wellbeing. Finally, after trying all forms of food to solidify my poop, It's time to take serious action. I'm killing these buggers off!

Fire cider is traditionally fermented onion, garlic, horseradish and peppers. It is used as an immune tonic. I changed mine up a little bit. Check it out:


STEP ONE

In a food processor, chop up equal parts of the ingredients listed above...

OR

Chop up equal parts of what I used: Onion, horseradish, rutabaga, jalapeños, turmeric. Combined, these are powerful antibiotics, anti-fungals and anti-inflammatories.

STEP TWO

Mix ingredients together evenly and fill a glass jar with the chopped roots. Add Apple Cider Vinegar to the top of the mixture in the jar. Make sure ACV covers the mixture. Place a piece of plastic wrap over the combo and put the lid on the jar securely. Set aside in a dark place, cool place. Do not refrigerate.

STEP THREE

Every few days pick up the jar and shake it. Replace in dark area. 

Wait at least two weeks...