I don't know about the Dr. Pepper, but I agree with you about the Sprite, 7-Up, and Ginger Ale making ya feel a bit better when sick. It even sounds good when nothing else does, like milk... ewwwwww, can never drink milk when sick, just the thought makes ya sick. Those old times doctors are hard to beat. Miss them.

I know that Ginger helps relieve nausea. Ginger Ale is the only thing I drink on plane flights... it helps me to get over my air sickness. I used to get really air sick due to the pressure on my ears and my ruptured eardrum, but drinking Ginger Ale really helps eliminate that feeling. I have also heard that drinking the clear liquids like Sprite when you are sick helps, maybe you need to add sugar or something for a boost.