Health: Let's go Herbal with Ginger Tea!

It's been nearly three weeks now since I have had my nasty, chesty cough. It is really annoying and I just can't seem to get rid of it. I have completed my antibiotics dosage, a bottle of cough syrup, lots of warm water, eaten lots of fruits and veggies, but nope! The cough wants to stay! Once I cough, I just can't stop. (Thank you for the slogan, Pringles!)

So yeah, I have gone through various kinds of medicines and decided to completely go herbal now.

I have now decided to turn to folk medicine, and the first one I tried is one from my own folks! (my sweet mother)

My mother always told me to boil a few pieces of ginger in water and drink it when I have a cold or fever, it instantly warms the body and makes us feel better.

Ginger, for many centuries, has been a natural remedy for various problems.

Below is a list of some of the ailments ginger can cure:
• Stimulates digestion
• Naturally freshens breath
• Relieves nausea, including dizziness from motion sickness
• Helps lower cholesterol
• Relieves gas and bloating
• Soothes common cold symptoms, including respiratory infections
• Eases menstrual cramps
• Relieves headaches
• Helps stop diarrhea
• Believed to have anti-cancer properties

(Source: http://stacienaczelnik.hubpages.com/hub/Ginger-The-Benefits-How-to-Use)

Today I decided on researching more about ginger. I found this really nice ginger tea recipe here.

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Basically, you have to grate ginger, add crushed garlic and boil the mixture in water for a few minutes. Once it has boiled, add a tablespoon of honey and squeeze a wedge of lemon into it and drink it warm. You will feel the difference instantly!

I tried it today, it was really strong and the taste wasn't that good, but it really helped relieve my cough.

If you decide to try it, make sure you inhale it while it is boiling and while you drink it.

All the above ingredients have different health benefits.
Garlic is considered a natural antibiotic. Lemon boosts the immune system. Ginger has the above mentioned benefits and honey contains antioxidants that help sooth sore throat.

I think it is much better than all the stuff that we get at hospitals that apparently didn't work for me this time.

I will keep drinking this for a few days and let you know if it worked!

Have a  great weekend guys!