Ginger - An Ancient Superfood

By Justin French


Nausea, early pregnancy morning sickness and motion sickness are no match for ginger, but that's not all. Read as we look at some surprising symptoms that can be helped with ginger.

Arthritis and Osteoporosis

Did you know that ginger can help alleviate much of the swelling and pain caused by these two conditions?How does it work?

Well, it has been found that ginger suppresses what are known as 'pro-inflammatory' compounds. These are produced in the lining of joints and are responsible for the pain and swelling.

Well, it has been found that ginger suppresses what are known as 'pro-inflammatory' compounds. These are produced in the lining of joints and are responsible for the pain and swelling.

Muscle pain can also be cured with ginger. One study showed 100% of test subjects experiencing relief from their muscle pain.

It Could Even Help Ovarian Cancer

Some scientists think that ginger could even be a good preventive measure against ovarian cancer. If this is so it would help cut the fatality rate which is very high due to about 50% of victims only being diagnosed In the late stages of the disease.

At the University of Michigan, Dr. Rebecca Liu and her team demonstrated that ovarian cancer cells in the laboratory that were exposed to ginger extract all died.

Even More Health Benefits of Ginger

Ginger, being a diuretic, helps those who suffer from water retention by getting rid of the excess water.

Many claim that ginger helps you lose weight because it has fat burning properties and makes you feel fuller for longer thus helping you to avoid over eating.

Ginger could also help blocked sinuses due to its mucus eliminating properties. For this reason it's also excellent for upper respiratory tract infections.

The acid blocking properties of ginger helps those who suffer from heartburn. It improves digestion too as well as the uptake of nutrients from your food.

Many researchers say that the above health benefits from eating ginger are just the tip of the iceberg, so why not try and include more of it in your diet and experience them for yourself?




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