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Store-bought herbal teas, especially those blended to help soothe cold symptoms, often include licorice root. While other ingredients, such as echinacea and goldenseal also help disinfect and heal a sore or irritated throat, licorice root and slippery elm are some of the best herbs for this particular purpose. Aside from soothing your throat, tea with licorice root can help treat other symptoms of a cold or upper respiratory infection as well.  Licorice acts as an expectorant, and can help your body expel the extra phlegm it produces when you have a cold. Licorice root may also help reduce inflammation in your bronchial tubes, helping you breathe more clearly. You can make your own tea using only licorice root for a more potent cold treatment, or to provide effects similar to that of taking a “whole” licorice root supplement for adrenal support.  Use half an ounce of dried licorice root for every cup of water. Bring the mixture to a bowl and then simmer for 10 minutes.  Allow the tea to rest in the pan for five minutes with the heat off. Slices of dried root and chopped root are available at herb stores and online. The best way to measure dried or chopped root is by weight. Include a cinnamon stick and few slices of ginger if you’re making tea to treat a sore throat or a cough. Children under 50 pounds (23 kg) should not be given licorice root tea. For children over 50 pounds (23 kg), provide ⅓ cup up to three times a day. As an adult, limit yourself to two cups per day.

summary: Drink a tea with licorice root to soothe a sore throat. Reduce other cold symptoms with licorice root tea. Make your own licorice root tea.


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As gluten-free diets become more and more popular, it has become easier to find gluten-free products in most grocery stores. Often these foods are collected in a special aisle. Ask someone at your local grocery store to see if they can point you in the right direction. If you don’t find the products you’re looking for at your local supermarket, don’t give up. A health food store is likely to carry a much wider range of gluten-free speciality products. Flour made from wheat is a traditional ingredient in baked goods, sauces, dough, and many other recipes. Fortunately, there are numerous gluten-free flour alternatives.  Almond flour is very versatile and can work for both sweet or savory dishes. Almond flour is totally grain-free so it is a good choice paleo diets. Amaranth flour works well for pizza crust or other savory dishes. Brown rice flour is very dense, so it works best mixed with other flours. Buckwheat flour mixed with brown rice flour makes great gluten-free waffles. You can purchase all-purpose gluten-free flour mixes that will work well in most recipes. This often contain brown rice flour, potato starch, and xantham gum. A good cookbook can get you started on gluten-free cooking at home. Browse your local bookstore to find a cookbook that suits your taste. A few examples include:   Against the Grain by Danielle Walker 1000 Gluten-Free Recipes by Carol Fenster Betty Crocker Gluten-Free Cooking Before you attend a social gathering, it is wise to ask the host what will be available for you. At the very least, you can probably nibble on salads, vegetable plates, and corn tortilla chips. You may also want to:  Bring a gluten-free dish to share. Pack a few snacks in your bag. Eat something before you go. Most servers will have a handle on which items from the menu will be gluten-free. Oftentimes, menus will have this information labelled as well. Some gluten-free restaurant options include:  Fish tacos on corn tortillas Salad with balsamic vinaigrette Steak and steamed vegetables A side of potatoes or sweet potatoes Do an internet search to find restaurants in your area that cater specifically to a gluten-free lifestyle. You may even be able to find a gluten-free restaurant guide for your area that lists many options.

summary: Find the gluten-free aisle at your grocery store. Shop at a health food store. Use gluten-free flour in your favorite recipes. Purchase a gluten-free cookbook. Inquire about gluten-free options before attending a party. Ask a restaurant server about gluten-free options. Scout out gluten-free restaurants or bakeries in your area.


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a few hours before.  For the right consistency, use about 1/3 cup (80mL) of water per packet of gelatin.  Color the gelatin.  Use a few drops of food coloring for an unnatural tone, or add a bit of liquid foundation in a tone close to your skin for a flesh-like look. Cut the gelatin into cubes.  Store it in a bowl or resealable plastic bag. If you heat it to boiling, you'll break down the structure of the gelatin.  Put it in a bowl in the microwave and heat in 10-second intervals, until the cubes have softened and become slightly gooey.
summary: Make gelatin Gently heat the gelatin.