What are the health benefits of garlic and ginger?Does ginger go well with garlic when cooking?

While garlic is one of the oldest "cures for everything"
in folklore, it cannot be denied that it is in fact healthy when used in a variety of
ways.  First, it is considered a natural antibiotic and antioxidant.  Many claim that
garlic, when ingested at the first signs of a cold, can curb the symptoms sooner and
even make them less severe.  Garlic is also used as an herbal and all natural remedy for
yeast infections and athlete's foot.  Some claim it also cures acne and keeps mosquitoes
away.

Ginger, like garlic, also seems to have a fairly
broad spectrum of health benefits.  First and foremost, it is used in herbal remedies
for gastrointestinal health.  Simply put, ingesting ginger has been known to settle
stomachs and alleviate gas and bloating.  Additionally, it is known to curb nausea. 
This is why many pregnant women sip ginger tea or suck on ginger candy to get through
morning sickness.  You may have noticed that ginger-ale is a stomach settling drink on
airplane rides.  Seemingly unrelated to the stomach, ginger has also been linked to
reducing pain in arthritis sufferers, by reducing inflammation.  Others claim that when
ingested with regularity, it has an anti-inflammatory effect on muscle pain as
well.

As far as how well garlic and ginger "go together" in
recipes, you will find that these are two key ingredients in many Asian foods.  While
both have a distinct and pungent aroma, ginger tends to have a much sweeter flavor than
garlic.  I happen to like garlic with almost everything, personally, but in my somewhat
amateur culinary opinion, the two mix well in sauces, make great marinades for meat, and
both pair well with fish.