In this trying time, it is critical to build our bodies so they are strong enough to ward off illness and disease. The essence of Coronavirus is cold. Therefore, we need to take preventative steps to avoid cold from entering our bodies.

Ginger is one of the best foods to prevent illness and disease, particularly to help metabolic function disorders. Ginger is beneficial for function disorders like IBS, acid reflux and excess weight. It is also used to treat arthritis and even common colds. And during the pandemic, ginger is a great way to warm the body from the inside out.

Here are some great everyday tips to help strengthen your body. 

1. Warm Food

Raw vegetables and dairy products carry a cold essence. Be sure to cook your vegetables, even lightly, before consuming. Add warming spices to your foods, such as ginger, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and black or white pepper. These foods help you sweat, which helps your body to stimulate its immune system to fight against the virus.

2. Warm Drinks

Iced drinks are cold in both temperature and essence. But ice water is the first thing served in most American restaurants. When you drink iced beverages, your body needs to work harder to keep itself warm. As mentioned above, ginger is one of the best warming foods. Here’s a spin off on the hot ginger tea recipe noted in the video below:

Add 2 ginger tea bags, 1 peppermint tea bag, 2-3 slices of fresh ginger and brown sugar (to taste) to a pot of boiling water. Drink this tea 2-3 times per day.

So what’s the reason for two types of ginger? Dried ginger and fresh ginger each carry a different essence. Adding brown sugar brings another level of warmth to the tea.

3. Warm Body

Taking a hot bath or shower will warm and relax the body. Be sure to also cover your skin when it is cold or windy outside. When skin is exposed in cold weather, the body sends extra Qi to those areas to keep the body warm. Conserve your Qi for healing instead!

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