In Traditional Chinese Medical terms, we often describe body types as hot and cold. For example, catching a cold means a coldness has infiltrated the body. Food is also classified as hot or cold, so when you catch a cold, you can remedy it with hot foods. An example of a hot food would be ginger, which can be added to cooking or taken in capsule form for convenience. Eating too many hot foods or too many cold foods can result in an imbalance in the body. If symptoms aren’t alleviated, check in with a health practitioner.