Ginger Tea for Flu Relief

I woke up this morning with a congested, sore chest. I feel rotten and miserable. I am not a person who gets sick a lot. The last time I was ill was over 2 years ago, at which time, I decided to look for a natural solution to get me better, and keep me better. And it worked, until I got lazy and stopped doing it.

My solution is a strong pot of ginger tea once a week. I grate a 2 inch piece of ginger into a teapot, pour boiling water over it, add a bit of honey and the juice from half a lemon and let it sit for about 10 minutes. It is a little spicy, but once you get used to how it tastes, you'll be hooked. But you have to do it once a week. In helping my husband get ready for lobster fishing, I neglected to do this, and after a cold, miserable trip out into the Atlantic Ocean, I am sorry I was not more vigilant.

I have read that there are compounds in ginger that actually kill the flu virus, and I am a true believer. I will be going now, and making my tea. If you have a cold or flu, load up on the ginger tea, and let me know how it worked for you.