by Josh Young » Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:28 pm
Concentrate on using your entire body to breathe, really breathe with it all, good slow, deep relaxed breathing.
This will circulate lymph fluid, which is part of your immune system. Likewise the circulation of blood and oxygen will help the natural healing system your body has.
Conserve your energy too, don't overdo it, your body needs a lot of energy to fight disease, but do not become inactive. Too much rest weakens the immune system, impedes the circulation and causes stagnation.
Also try to empty your mind, the brain uses more energy than any other part of the body, simply by meditating upon the breath you provide more energy for your body by not consuming it with your brain.
I cannot answer the question of qi and garlic and ginger, it is beyond my knowledge.