Every once in a while, when I have a cold, when it is cold, when I'm not feeling too well, or when I cannot sleep, I look for a natural, medicinal cure. My miracle drink is called Beerenburg. There is a Dutch singer, or I should say a Frysian singer, who shares my opinion and who has written a song to celebrate the medicinal properties of the drink. the song is called "De Bearenburch is myn Sjirurch", or the Beerenburg is my doctor. It confirms that this herbal drink can cure all ills. The only side-effect might be a slight headache.
Not too long ago I found out there is a Beerenburg Museum in Friesland, in Leeuwarden. It is just a tiny museum, a little small for something so beneficial, I guess. It tells the story of the drink, reveals something about its ingredients, and, of course, you can have a taste. A group of ladies was there at the time, drinking their health, and they seemed very happy. I was feeling well anyway, so I didn't have a taste that particular afternoon. You need to be particular about these things.
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