A Chinese friend of mine recommended I start taking a Chinese tonic soup, meant to boost the immune system, improve breathing, and increase energy. I didn’t believe it would work, but I was willing to try a recipe out. I’m susceptible to colds and flu year-round, but especially in the fall. And I have asthma problems, among other things (I do a little cough of death as I settle in for the night).

After one night of soup (I accidentally put in enough herbs to double-dose myself), the next day I already felt healthier. Breathing better (no cough of death), and lots of energy in the morning–and I did not wake up sick. It was as if I had taken a double-dose of all my inhalers.

Another day later, I felt even better, despite not having had tonic soup again.

So perhaps this soup will help you too.

WARNING: do not take this soup while you are sick. It boosts up your immune system, which is good, but taking it while your sick will boost your immune system a bit much and make you feel worse.

Anyways….

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