Hot Tropical Elixir

Memorial Hospital's E.R. doctor sent me home with the usual prescriptions for bronchitis Sunday afternoon: antibiotic, Mulcinix DM, and prednisone. I take them dutifully as a compliant patient. However, what really got me breathing better Monday was what I call my Hot Tropical Elixir. I make it in a slow-cooker and drink 2-3 cups daily until I'm cured. The F.D.A. probably prohibits any healing claims, but I always feel better when I drink it if I have a cold, the flu, an asthma attack, sinus infection, allergies or bronchitis. Here's the recipe to try if you're suffering a respiratory ailment:

Hot Tropical Elixir

Ingredients:

1 46-oz. can orange juice (not drink)

1 46-oz. can pineapple-mango or pineapple juice

4 bags each green and black tea

4-6 Tbsp. honey

1-2 cinnamon sticks (optional)

1 unpeeled orange, sliced thinly

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a 4-quart slow cooker. Stir to mix and cook on low for at least 3-4 hours. Remove tea bags and cinnamon sticks (if used).

Serve hot with an orange slice and inhale steam while drink cools down enough to drink comfortably.

Refrigerate leftovers and reheat in microwave.

Drink 2 - 3 mugs per day until feeling better.

Hope it helps!