How To Make A Citrus Remedy To Increase Defenses

In this article we share a citrus remedy that will help us increase our defenses.

We often feel that we need to increase our body’s defenses to prevent illness or at the first symptoms of a cold or flu. This happens when our immune system is weakened by nervous disorders, poor diet, seasonal changes, etc.

Thanks to the healing virtues of citrus fruits such as lemon, orange and grapefruit, we can prepare a delicious and effective homemade syrup.

Try it and you will notice its benefits from the first moment!

Increase defenses naturally

Our immune system is responsible for defending ourselves against the pathogens that cause us diseases: viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. If we have good defenses, even if we are exposed to these germs, we will not get sick. On the other hand, if we have them weakened, we will often suffer from infectious disorders.

Increasing the defenses is essential to live healthy and with a good quality of life. In addition, we can achieve it naturally, with the help of foods and supplements with medicinal properties.

In this way, we will also avoid taking so many medications that carry negative health effects. Thus our health will be stronger and stronger.

The power of citrus

The lemon

Lemon is one of the citrus fruits par excellence. Although it is a fruit, the truth is that we can add its juice to any dish without the risk of not combining it. Before, during and after meals, alone or added to any recipe, lemon enhances its flavor, improves its properties and facilitates the absorption of nutrients.  

This citrus fruit is a powerful natural antibiotic that fights all kinds of pathogens. In addition, it balances the body’s pH and improves liver function, which is essential for good health.

The Orange

Orange is one of the best fruits to give us vitality and improve our mood. In fact, it is recommended to avoid its consumption at night because it is too energetic. In addition, it is one of the fruits that we consume the most when the cold begins.

This citrus fruit is a powerful antioxidant, thanks to its richness in vitamin C, beta-carotenes and flavonoids. Therefore, it is not only effective in increasing defenses, but also in preventing premature aging.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit or grapefruit is one of the best fruits to purify the toxins that accumulate in the body. In this sense, grapefruit supports liver and gallbladder function while eliminating excess fluids thanks to its diuretic power .

Most weight loss diets include this fruit among their favorite foods thanks to these detoxifying virtues. In the face of any disease, this function is essential for the body to have the strongest possible immune system.

Home remedy

Ingredients

To prepare this citrus-based remedy we will need the following ingredients:

• Orange.
• Grapefruit.
• Lemons.

• Turmeric powder (4 g).
• Bee honey (150 g).
• Water (1 liter).

We recommend getting organic fruits. For this remedy we will also need to use its peelings, since they are very rich in nutrients.

However, if they are not organic, they can contain pesticides, waxes and other chemicals that are harmful to health.

Preparation

To prepare this homemade syrup we will follow the following steps:

• If we have a blender, we can chop the fruits and beat them together with the water.
• If we do not have a mixer, it is important to peel them to extract their juice first. You have to reserve the peeling, since we will also cook it.

• Put everything (juice and peel) in a saucepan and bring to a boil together with the turmeric powder.
• Add the honey and mix well.
• Cook uncovered the casserole until the liquid thickens, between 30 and 40 minutes.
• Let cool and strain.
• Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

How do we take it?

To increase the defenses it will be enough to take a tablespoon of this remedy, as follows:

• On an empty stomach.
• Before eating.
• Before dinner.

At the first symptoms of an infection we can take a tablespoon every hour. As we feel better we can gradually reduce the tablespoons.

We can also mix them with a little hot water if it is the case of colds or flu.