A few weeks ago, nearly everyone I know had some sort of cold. Everywhere I look there are adorable children oozing snot, coughing, and spreading germs. Perhaps you've been lucky enough to avoid sickness this season, but don't get too comfortable: disease is inevitable.

Bless the folks at locally owned Fresh Juice Works Incorporated for producing their apple-ginger juice, the tastiest way to temporarily alleviate the discomfort of blocked sinuses and postnasal drip. This all-natural juice is fresh, thick, very sweet, and bracingly spicy—wildly comforting and best when heated. Order an apple-ginger juice at a local coffee shop, ask the barista to steam it for you, and feel it melt the phlegm away. Or pick some up at the grocery store and keep it on hand (but not for too long—it will spoil) to warm on the stove. Bonus: It tastes great with booze.

Fresh Juice Works juices are sold wholesale and are available at various locations throughout Seattle, including Elliott Bay Cafe (101 S Main St), Rainbow Natural Grocery (417 15th Ave E), 60th Street Desserts (7401 Sand Point Way NE), and Victrola Coffee & Art (411 15th Ave E). For more information, call Fresh Juice Works at 772-2400.