Posted by Healthy Bitch Daily
Using ginger as a method of healing is nothing new.
It's been used by Chinese healers for over two-thousand years. And while I know you ladies fancy yourselves trendsetters, if you haven’t been eating ginger, your ass is seriously behind the times.
Aromatic, pungent and spicy, ginger adds flavor and zest to food and drinks alike. Although it's not the prettiest little herb (I bet you thought it was a spice—look at all you're learning today!), its health benefits are numerous. Hey, didn’t your mother teach you not to judge on looks alone? Read on to learn a little more…
Tummy Tamer
If bumpy flights, or long car trips make your stomach churn, try a piece of pickled ginger. This is one of the original medicinal uses of ginger. Despite its spicy-hot flavor, it is a powerful anti-nausea remedy. Study after study has shown its value in reducing nausea caused by motion sickness and chemo. For those of you who are preggers, brew up some ginger tea to combat morning sickness without worrying about what chemicals your little pea in the pod is ingesting. (Editor's note: It also works wonders on hangovers. Seriously, try it.)
Immunity Booster
With a particularly potent strain of flu going around this season, your immune system needs all the help it can get. Protect yourself from all those crappy germs by incorporating some ginger into your diet. Whether you are trying to ward off a cold or flu, or shorten the duration of one you’ve already caught, treat yourself with ginger.
Anti-inflammatory
Ginger contains very potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols. They have been shown to halt migraines, ease the aches of arthritis, and relieve those nasty monthly cramps. If your workout left you with sore muscles, add some fresh ginger to your bathwater to soothe those aches and pains.
Cancer Fighter
Ginger’s benefits exceed the relief of temporary illnesses and discomfort. Research is showing that it is also effective in the treatment of certain cancers, including ovarian cancer. It has been used to shrink and even eliminate cancer as effectively as chemotherapy. It seems Dr. Gerson was on to something when he prescribed his cancer patients with juice rather than drugs.
My Favorite Ways to Enjoy Ginger
Ginger is so concentrated with active substances, a little goes a long way:
Salad dressing. Combine grated ginger, soy sauce, olive oil and garlic
Drink up. Steep a ½ inch slice of ginger into a cup of hot water
Spice up your veggies. Add minced ginger to your veggie stir fry
Keep some crystallized ginger in your purse to cure what ails you, or toss some ground ginger into your morning smoothie.
Got an interesting way to use ginger? Tell us in the comments below!
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Lori Kenyon, Certified Nutrition CoachFormer corporate attorney and master of the loop-hole, in 2010, Lori co-founded the kick-ass raw organic juice company, Ritual Wellness. Lori now spends her time producing a healthy alternative to chemical ridden, nutrient void drinks in the market, and writing to help educate people about healthy food choices.
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