E23: Protect Ya Neck: Working with Herbs and Energetics for Better Health feat. Kira Buckley

Baby, it's (getting) cold outside! You're out here, trying to keep yourself healthy and tell any yucky colds and flu to keep it pushin'. But could you be doing more? We invited Kira Buckley, of HeyyHealer, to talk about how we can better take care of ourselves as temperatures get cooler.  Curious about integrating herbs and supplements into your daily regimen? Want to know what a session with an herbalist look like? Press play.

You can see more from Kira on her website, Instagram or Facebook.

Kira was so gracious to give us her fire cider recipe! Some people like to bury their fire cider jar in the ground for a month and then dig it up during a great feast to celebrate the changing of the seasons.

Ingredients

• 1 medium organic onion, chopped
• 10 cloves of organic garlic, crushed or chopped
• 2 organic jalapeno peppers, chopped
• Zest and juice from 1 organic lemon
• 1/2 cup fresh grated organic ginger root 
• 1/2 cup fresh grated organic horseradish root
• 1 Tbsp. Turmeric powder 
• 1/4 tsp. Cayenne powder 
• 2 Tbsp. of dried Rosemary leaves
• Organic apple cider vinegar (enough to cover roots, fruits and herbs)
• 1/4 cup of raw, local honey, or to taste

Directions

1. Prepare your roots, fruits, and herbs and place them in a quart-sized glass jar. If you've never grated fresh horseradish, be prepared for a powerful sinus-opening experience!
2. Pour the apple cider vinegar in the jar until all of the ingredients are covered and the vinegar reaches the jar's top.
3. Use a piece of natural parchment paper under the lid to keep the vinegar from touching the metal, or a plastic lid if you have one. Shake well.
4. Store in a dark, cool place for a month and remember to shake daily.
5. After one month, use cheesecloth to strain out the pulp, pouring the vinegar into a clean jar. Be sure to squeeze as much of the liquidy goodness as you can from the pulp while straining.
6. Next comes the honey. Add and stir until incorporated.
7. Taste your cider and add more honey until you reach the desired sweetness.

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