Ginger Tea

Sometimes despite our best efforts not to, we get sick. A good example would be me right now. So this will be quick.

Being stressed out can lead to a weakened immune system and get you sick more frequently, but whether stress caused your cold doesn't really matter once you have it. What matters is getting rid of it and ending the feelings of crappiness. Because being sick can be stressful on its own.

There are a million things out there to take to speed your recovery or prevent the cold from getting worse but one that I particularly like is something my dad makes at the first hint that someone in his house is getting sick. Its called ginger tea and its magical.

The ingredients are as follows:
A piece of fresh ginger about the size of my dad's thumb. If you do not know my dad, use another man's thumb for reference.
4-5 cups of water (or however much water fits into the teapot in which you will be steeping the tea)
about 2 tbsp lemon juice
honey to taste
2 big pinches of cayenne

According to dad some people add a scallion, but he doesn't so neither do I.

So here's what you do. Slice the ginger. Boil water and pour into teapot. Add all ingredients. Let it sit and steep for a five minutes or so. Then drink it all yourself. I'm not promising that you will be cured immediately of whatever ails you, but it sure will help with a cold. Feel better!