Louise, when I was studying opera eons ago, the pros told us of a simple remedy and it works. Bring filtered water to boiling then turn down. Simmer fresh grated ginger root for about 15 minutes. While still hot mix in a liberal amount of honey -- not that crap in a bear bottle, but real honey. Add lemons. Juice and float some pieces. Sip hot. You can put the rest of it in the frig.