My dad was born in the Philippines and when he was growing up, all the over-the-counter convenience we have at the local pharmacy now was not available then. That, and he lived in a small island, away from the local city. So, if a family member got sick, my grandma would whip up a herbal remedy to cure the ailness. This tradition was passed on to my family by my father who seems to believe that “all that crap you can buy at the store is never going to be as good.”

We are going to take a page from his herbal cold remedies and talk about the age-old healing qualities of ginger. In Asia, ginger is used for its therapeutic and anti-viral qualities to cure the common cold, nausea, and ease depression. When ingested, ginger warms and stimulates your internal your organs and is great for people who have a “cold body”. Always buy fresh ginger by looking for a root that has smooth skin with a few joints and twists.

Remember the way he used to make you feel? Having trouble getting that new guy to give you the time of day? The secret is to get inside his head. Believe me, he WANTS to adore and cherish you – and it is up to you to help him there. Try these tips and get him to gaze into your eyes instead of at her derrière.

Tip #1: Listen to his shop talk: Most of my female friends tell me that they just want their guy to listen more but that he is often tuning them out. If this happens to you, the problem just may be that you are tuning out his shop talk – you know, his talk about work, sports, or fixing his car. Try listening to and validating what he is saying. Your man wants nothing more than for you to respect his ideas. When you do, you can bet he will shower you with the attention you crave.