Benefits of Ginger

My go to for digestion issues is ginger. The carbonation in ginger ale sometimes helps, but it's difficult to find ginger ale that doesn't contain high fructose corn syrup, so I normally drink ginger tea instead. Ginger is a Chinese remedy used since 400 B.C. It's also been used in traditional Ayurvedic and Indian medicine for thousands of years. Some of the benefits of ginger include: - relief from nausea including motion sickness - relief from bloating and gas - ginger contains antioxidants which help remove compounds that cause cell damage, particularly in the pancreas and colon - contains phytonutrients which are antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory and contribute to a healthy microbiome with the most active compound being gingerol - may help ease headaches for some, although it's never helped me - helpful in treating jock itch, ringworm, athlete’s foot and yeast infections - helps with pain relief from arthritis - increases autophagy which is the body's process of recycling and removing old cells that could harm your health Ginger is available as a powder or as a root in the vegetable aisle of the grocery store. Low sugar, gluten free gingerbread cookies are a great treat to make at Christmas. There are also ginger supplements, but I prefer taking herbs in their natural state as a tea or added to food. Ginger shouldn't be taken when using blood thinners as ginger also acts as a blood thinner. Those with a history of gallstones should also be careful using ginger. Challenge: Try some ginger tea. Either make it yourself with a little raw ginger added to a cup of hot water or use ginger tea bags. I like Traditional Medicinals Tea organic ginger tea. To make a cup of ginger tea with fresh ginger, heat a cup of water. Cut a small piece of ginger off of the larger root piece. Peel off the skin and drop in the hot water. Optionally, add a little lemon and honey. Steep it for 10 - 15 minutes. I also like to add a sprinkle of ground turmeric which has it's own set of health benefits, including reducing inflammation. Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6341159/ https://herbsey.com/Herbs/Ginger/Antifungal-Properties https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/ginger-benefits https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/health-benefits-ginger-tea https://drjockers.com/7-herbs-that-enhance-autophagy-and-cellular-healing/ #ads More Tea Resources