Health aNd Fitness Guide

Ginger is a medicine cabinet all by itself. Ginger can relieve motion and morning sickness, and calm an upset stomach when you’ve overindulged. If you’re getting over the stomach flu, either a cup of ginger tea or a glass of ginger ale can give quick relief. Ginger is loaded with anti-viral compounds that fight rhinovirus, a.k.a the common cold. But if you’re new to using ginger, do not overdo it, as it has a certain amount of heat to it. Furthermore, if you are coming down with a cold, boil a piece of fresh ginger in water for about 10 minutes and add honey to taste. Or add one teaspoon of ginger powder to one cup of boiling water, let it steep for 10 minutes and then drain it. Ginger tea, which is caffeine-free, is an ideal drink for the cold and flu season.