OK, allergy attacks are almost unbearable this time of year. However, I have 2 concoctions that I use, Not only do they get me energized, but also help me with my allergies.

By the way, the pollen count in Houston can be ridiculous. A juice mixture I drink before bed includes 3-5 freshly-squeezed limes, a tablespoon of bee pollen, a dash of cayenne pepper, local organic honey or organic agave, and cinnamon. By the way, if you are allergic to bee products, then leave out the honey and bee pollen.

However, in the mornings, I add a 2-4 inch sliced piece of ginger to 4 cups of boiling water. While this simmers, I squeeze and place 5-6 kumquats (grown in my girlfriend’s parent’s backyard) in a 16 oz mug,, plus a few fresh mint leaves, and pour the ginger tea over it. You can also use oranges.

This tea gets me going in the morning, plus gets my nasal passages prepared for the humid, polluted morning Houston air. Once you finish the tea, you can eat the kumquats, as is, for an added vitamin C boost.

If you have any tea or juicing recipes you’d like to share, feel free to post them here, as well as leave your comments and/or questions.