When you fell ill in my family, my mother applied her version of an ancient Chinese remedy. It didn't matter if it was a stomach ache, sore throat or cold or flu symptoms – she would serve ginger tea. She probably knew that ginger tea was said to be healing and cleansing, though I doubt she knew that the white tea it was mixed with was high in anti-oxidants. Nevertheless, it worked, especially served in traditional Chinese fashion - with lemon and honey. I recommend you drink yours similarly.