FOUR AMAZING HEALTH BENEFIT OF GINGER




What a humble herb, to be so grand, so mighty in strength, so hard working, all for such little recognition.   This is an herb to be discovered, experienced and enjoyed in abundance!  There is far too little celebration, understanding and appreciation for the wonder of ginger, but this has not always been the case. From its origin to the present, ginger is the world’s most widely cultivated herb. It is among the healthiest and most delicious spices on the planet. It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain.
However, ginger has been used for its medicinal properties for centuries among many cultures. 
Consuming fruits and vegetables of all kinds has long been associated with a reduced risk of many lifestyle-related health conditions.
The root or underground stem (rhizome) of the ginger plant can be consumed fresh, powdered, dried as a spice, in oil form or as juice. Ginger is part of the Zingiberaceae family, alongside cardamom and turmeric.
I never paid attention to the health benefits of ginger till I started drinking a cup of ginger tea daily. 
 Here are some useful benefits I want to share with you.

Digestive issues
Eat fresh ginger just before lunch to fire up the digestive juice in the body. The phenolic compounds in ginger are known to help relieve stomach irritation, stimulate saliva and bile production and suppress gastric contractions and movement of food and fluids through the gastrointestinal tract.

Nausea
Chewing raw ginger or drinking ginger tea is a common home remedy for nausea during cancer treatment.  Pregnant women experiencing morning sickness can safely use ginger to relieve nausea and vomiting, often in the form of ginger lozenges or candies. During cold weather, drinking ginger tea is a good way to keep warm. It promotes sweating, working to warm the body from within. As such, in the wake of a cold weather, ginger tea is particularly useful.

Pain reduction
Ginger tea with brown sugar is used in the treatment of menstrual cramps.  It relieves nasal consumption and sore throat as well as reduces joint muscle pain. It is an excellent medicine for cold and flu.

 Inflammation
Ginger has been used for centuries to reduce inflammation and treat inflammatory diseases such as ulcer. It is again used in knocking fever. This makes it effective in stimulating circulation of the blood, relaxing muscles around the blood vessels and help prevent blood dot from forming.



Many studies have suggested that increasing consumption of plant foods like ginger decreases the risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and overall mortality while promoting a healthy complexion and hair, increased energy and overall lower weight. Include ginger in your diet and stay healthy.

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