Wellness shots: they may seem minor, but their impact is massive. Wellness shots are restorative drinks that aid health in a variety of ways, depending on the type of shot. Among the most popular are lemon and ginger shots, but tumeric, honey, and cayenne pepper are also common ingredients.

 Ginger is great for the digestive system, sore throats, and achiness resulting from colds and flu. Lemon improves the immune system, detoxifies the body, and contains vitamin C. Turmeric reduces inflammation, boosts immunity, and helps hormonal balance. Cayenne aids digestion and treats nausea and fevers. While there is no therapeutic evidence to prove juice shots’ effects to this extent, many people who regularly drink them argue their benefits. Junior Katelyn Tanner, a frequent customer at a number of juice bars based in Raleigh, said, “I try to drink health shots at least weekly, but especially when I am sick. A lot of people assume they don’t taste good, but I love them! My favorite is probably a lemon and ginger shot.”

 There are several local juice bars that sell wellness shots, including Raleigh Raw Juice Bar & Cafe, Juicekeys, Humdinger Juice, Cold Off the Press, Happy and Hale, and Grabbagreen. There are also countless, simple recipes for juice shots online that call for raw ingredients, like ginger, lemon, turmeric, and more. It is common for people to make their own shots, as well; however, it is key to ease yourself into drinking homemade juice shots regularly, as it may require slow adjustment in order not to upset the stomach. Listening to your body is key, and once you are used to them, the health benefits are enormous.

 With flu season on the rise, wellness shots are a simple way to enhance your health. Some health experts even claim that you should start each day with a juice shot in order to wake up your metabolism and strengthen your immune system. Consistently drinking raw juice is an easy way to improve your health, and it is definitely worth a try!