[hoosiermama]

You are so correct

[nopardons]

I have a whole list,in my head, of what to do FOR sick kids/adults.

It's the ginger, in the ginger ale, that settles stomachs, so IF one has ginger in the house, a tiny slice of it, in weak tea, is also very good; perhaps even better.

There's something/s in tea that is sort of medicinal, which helps make one feel better. A cinnamon stick and/or a slice of lemon studded with cloves, in tea, is another good for sore throats, upset tummies, adding something like electrolytes. :-)

"Beef tea" ( skimmed and strained plain beef broth ), is another really OLD FASHIONED, soothing substance for the sick.