5 Ways To Boost Your Health With Ginger

I can always remember my mother-in-law serving me up with ginger chocolates. I’d never eaten them before and they provided an amazing experience in my mouth every time I sunk my teeth into them. Even to this day I can remember the tastebud surprise that was delivered every time I ate one. Little did I know that ginger had so many wonderful properties to offer in addition to the taste sensation that I experienced.

So here’s some more detailed  information for you to chew on…

Ginger is the rhizome of the plant Zingiberofficinale, consumed as a delicacy, medicine or spice. It lends its name to its genus and family (Zingiberaceae). Other notable members of this plant family are turmeric, cardamom, and galangal.

Cultivation began in South Asia and has since spread to East Africa and the Caribbean. It is sometimes called root ginger to distinguish it from other things that share the name ginger.Zingiber Officinale, or ginger as it is commonly known, is one of the most popular ingredients in cooking throughout the world.

It also possesses potent medicinal properties to treat a wide variety of ailments including colds and digestive problems.

Here is why Asian cultures have used this pungent root medicinally for centuries.

Health Benefits of Ginger for:

1. Nausea

Ginger helps relieve nausea associated with motion sickness and morning sickness. It has been shown to also benefit chemotherapy patients experiencing vomiting and nausea.

2. Inflammation

Ginger has natural anti-inflammatory properties without the common side affects associated with normal drugs. Pain and inflammation associated with Arthritis and Osteoporosis may be relieved with daily ginger consumption as well as muscle pain caused by exercise.

3. Cancer

Ginger has Phytochemicals which have demonstrated strong anti-cancer activity and may help reduce the risk of certain cancers.

4. Cardiovascular Health

Ginger has been shown to lower high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. At the same time it raises beneficial HDLs (good cholesterol). It also has the ability to reduce platelet stickiness, helping improve blood circulation and lower the risk of heart attack and thrombotic strokes.

5. Stomach Ulcers

Ginger has been shown to eliminate bacteria strains called Helicobacter pylori. These bacteria are the principal casue of stomach ulcers and some stomach cancers.

Trying taking your ginger in:

• Juices
• Tea
• Cooking
• Tablet
• Liquid

Tags: Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Ginger, Inflammation, Nausea, Stomach Ulcers