Nature's Medicines
When we are sick, many of us will go see a doctor. However, going to the doctor is not always a must when we have a common cold. We can also turn to nature for help.
When we catch a cold, our body fights it really hard. This makes us feel weak and sick. Some of nature's gifts can help make us feel more comfortable. One of them is honey. Actually, in many cultures, people eat honey to fight coughs and sore throats.
Garlic and ginger are helpful, too. In Spain, when someone feels under the weather, it is common to drink garlic tea. It can help the body fight the cold. Far away from Spain, people in Chinese culture often put ginger root in their tea for the same reason. Although ginger and garlic may not taste or smell good, they are good for fighting a cold.
Medicines from nature can help treat a cold. You can give them a try next time. However, it's always important to have lots of water and rest.
自然界的藥物
當我們生病的時候,我們許多人會去看醫生。然而,當我們只是得一般感冒時,看醫生不一定是件必要的事。我們也可以向大自然求助。
當我們感冒時,我們的身體非常努力地對抗它。這會使我們感到虛弱和病懨懨的。有一些大自然的禮物能夠幫助我們感到更舒服。其中一項是蜂蜜。實際上,在許多文化中,人們會吃蜂蜜來對抗咳嗽和喉嚨痛。
大蒜和薑也很有助益。在西班牙,當有人覺得身體不舒服時,喝大蒜茶是很常見的。它能幫助身體抵抗感冒。離西班牙遙遠之處,中國文化中人們常會因同樣的原因在茶中放入薑根。儘管薑和大蒜可能嚐起來和聞起來不是那麼的好,但是它們對抵抗感冒很有效。
來自大自然的藥物可以幫忙治療感冒。下次你可以試試看它們。然而,喝大量的水和休息總是很重要。
- common [ˋkɑmən] adj.
常見的;共同的
Forest fires are common in Australia in late January and early February.
在澳洲,一月底和二月初時森林火災是很常見的。 - comfortable [ˋkʌmfɚtəb!] adj.
舒適的;自在的
This pair of shoes is comfortable to wear.
這雙鞋穿起來很舒服。 - actually [ˋæktʃʊəlɪ] adv.
實際上;事實上
Actually, Julie and I are not close friends. We don't know much about each other.
事實上,茱莉和我並不是很熟的朋友。我們並沒有很了解對方。 - helpful [ˋhɛlpfəl] adj.
有幫助的
Thanks for your idea. It's really helpful.
謝謝你的意見。它真的很有幫助。 - root [rut] n.
根
The roots of a tree can go deep into the ground.
樹根可以長到地底深處。 - reason [ˋrizṇ] n.
原因;理由
The woman sometimes feels sad for no reason.
那女士有時會莫名地感到悲傷。 - must [mʌst] n.
必要的事物
When I see a movie, popcorn is a must.
我看電影時,爆米花一定是必備的。 - under the weather [͵ʌndɚ ðə ˋwɛðɚ]
身體不舒服
I am under the weather. I need to take a rest.
我身體不舒服。我需要休息一下。 - treat [trit] v.
治療
The medicine couldn't treat her headache.
這個藥沒辦法治療她的頭痛。