Volcano 2013

My special designated Volcano Glass

I thought I would share my current recipe for the "Volcano" the anti viral concoction that actually works.  The current recipe maintains the 1 part ACV to 1 part "flavor covering" liquid with baking soda.  However, sometimes I just do approximately 1 TBS each vs 2 TBS each.  Baking soda stays at 1/2 tsp for my needs.  This change is due to some personal experiences with it reacting so fast, I couldn't swallow any of it. WASTED.  I hate waste.

1 tsp pomegranate concentrate
(found in the back of the cupboard, must have gotten it on sale at some point.)
1 TBS aloe vera juice
1 TBS ACV

1/2 tsp baking soda

Mix liquids first. 

Brace yourself and add 1/2 tsp baking soda, plopped on top and try to shoot it before it reacts.  The first time or even first few times you will FEEL it in your stomach.  Make sure to take it away from meals.  I usually wait a half hour or so.  Make sure it can exit in a timely manner after it's done it's job too.  Not going to go into any details there. ;)

I will be taking this at least every day during flu season....more if needed.

Aloe Up

For those times when you are not wanting the caffeine of a Aloe Dew (or there isn't any in the fridge or even worse, you're out!) this make a good runner up....Aloe Up!

Aloe Up
1 part 7 Up "retro" (sugar, NOT HFCS)*#
1 part aloe vera
pinch of salt or liquid minerals
fresh squeezed lemon juice (optional, but very tasty)
Cream of tartar (optional, if not using lemon)

*disregard the packaging, I am of the personal opinion that everything 70's is better off staying buried.

# or Sierra mist or other similar type....I think 7 up tastes slightly "less fake" than Sierra Mist, but it's a pretty minor difference.

Aloe Dew

Aloe Vera Juice is very good for you and your intestinal health.  It aids in the assimilation of nutrients from other foods (it's a carrier) and helps with both "too fast" and "too slow" elimination situations.  It is reported to contain all the vitamins, except Vit D.  I have used it with much success in emergency situations for critters needing electrolyte/hydration support.

The taste is, well, um, how shall I describe it?  Distinctive.  I don't care for the flavor myself and it takes a lot of something else to hide it.  That is, until I discovered the perfect beverage, quite by accident.


Aloe Dew
1 part Aloe Vera Juice
1 part Mountain Dew Throwback (sugar, NOT HFCS)
Pinch of salt and/or liquid mineral drops
Cream of Tartar, as needed


This is GOOD...the combination enhances the flavor of both, not just covers up.  DS, who likes aloe vera juice even less than I do and who is a kind of  "princess and the pea" when it comes to aloe vera juice, actually made this on his own......on purpose....so you KNOW, it's gotta be good.  (You can NOT hide aloe vera from him, he can taste even the most minuscule amount....even when you are SURE you've been tricky enough.)

The Volcano (New and Improved Cold Cocktail...tastier)

The Volcano (antiviral)
1-2 TBS Aloe Vera
1-2 TBS Peach Nectar (I use Hero brand)
2 TBS ACV
1/4-1 tsp baking soda (I use 1/2 tsp)

Mix the liquid together, add the baking soda and guzzle.   I have been taking it first thing in the AM on an empty stomach lately.  Yes, I still feel it going down, but the flavor is no longer prohibitive.  It almost tastes "good" as the peach blends very well with the ACV... better than anything else I have found.  Apple Cider comes in at a close second.  The peach nectar cost more than other juices, but it lasts a while at just 2 TBS per dose.  I get it through my food coop, but I've seen it at Price Cutter...or was it Dillon's?

Raw apple cider vinegar is good, but the cheaper, grocery store stuff works just fine.  Be careful that it's actually made from apples vs. flavored/colored distilled vinegar.

For an explanation of WHY to take it, see this older post: Cold Cocktail

In addition to cold sores and sniffles, I was glad to take it when a stomach flu hit me.  I took it as often as possible away from meals or right before.

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