It seems like most of our mom's growing up always knew what to do when we had a cough or a fever. They even seemed to have tricks that always seemed to work. As we grew up and got older, we had to learn the tricks ourselves or find our own. And this one might be it but only for adults!
It seems like winter colds strike with a vengeance right now, at the end of the season. In my household we drink literally gallons of ginger and honey tea during the cold months. Fresh ginger tea is delicious, and it wards off colds pretty well.
I dare you to try it next time you are under the weather!