It is that simple! If you or your loved one is already sick, have them just sip a little at a time. Do not refrigerate as it does not taste well, but whatever you do, DO NOT MICROWAVE!! Microwaving will kill every bit of good that is in there. I recommend drinking at room temperature. If you are not sick but have been around those that are and would like to keep from getting it, I would recommend drinking at least a cup of this or the Jar of it over the course of a couple of days. I would just leave it on my counter and drink a little every time I went into the kitchen. It helped me from getting it and I was around at least two people that I knew of that were infected with this Crud!