You know that feeling when a sore throat or cold is creeping up on you? That’s when I pull out my blender and whip up this powerful concoction.

It’s not my own recipe, but it’s pure magic if you drink it within the first twelve hours. Stick with it for two days, and you can say goodbye to getting sick.

While Dr. Berg’s recipe is detailed, I’ve found my own minimalist version that works wonders at flushing out the germs. It’s worked for me—now it’s your turn to give it a try!

Ingredients :

1/2 lemon with the peal

3 whole garlic pods

Ginger piece

1/2 purple onion

1 Radish

Parsley leaves

Cilantro leaves

Rosemary leaves

Turmeric

Black pepper

A dribble of olive oil

Method: Grind the ingredients with 1/4 cup of water and store it in a jar. Take frequent shots of this concoction for two days to feel good again.

Note: If you stop after just one day, the symptoms tend to return. That’s why I stick with it for the full two days, making the smoothie twice to ensure it fully kicks in. I also take a vitamin C tablet (1000 mg) for two days. The combo together has never failed me. Just vitamin tablet alone does not seem to work for me.