It’s important to pay attention to how you feel. As soon as you feel a “cold” coming on, it’s time to take preventive action. Try enjoying a nourishing, natural home brew of ginger tea.

—Put a couple of slices of fresh ginger in one and one-half cups of water.

—Boil for 5 to 10 minutes. (Time it based on how strong you like your ginger tea.)

—Keep the lid on the pot to prevent vapor from escaping.

—Add a little honey and lemon.

—Sip it slowly, bundle up, then lie down, or go to sleep.