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We Bet You Don’t Know These Amazing Health Benefits of Ginger!
Health benefits of ginger.
Ginger!
A root. A spice. A hair color!
Jokes apart, did you know that the ginger root is actually related to turmeric and cardamom? Or that it originated from the soil of ancient China before it spread all over the world through trade?
Well, now you do.
But what is fact and what is fiction? Let us dissect it together in today's episode - The Amazing Health Benefits of Ginger!
And if you missed out our take on turmeric yesterday, then don't worry. You can read it right here.
#1 It’s effective against nausea.
Some might argue otherwise, but I feel headaches and nausea are two of the most annoying afflictions we face in life.
And while they may not be as disgusting as a spewing geyser of vomitus, since they do end up causing the latter, it adds weight to my argument.
So next time you have one too many drinks at the party, or feel a churning pit in your stomach during pregnancy, just remember to brew yourself a cup of hot ginger tea and the world will feel right again very soon.
In fact, one study reported that having ginger 6 - 24 hours after chemotherapy was very effective at keeping nausea at bay.
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#2 It helps relieve bloating and is great for digestion.
Gingerol, the medicinal compound in ginger, is known to ease the flow of food through your gastrointestinal tract, relax your stomach muscles, and prevent bloating.
#3 It boosts your immunity.
Ginger tea is a staple during the cold days of Winter in most Indian homes. This is because the immune-boosting ability of ginger is very well known in the Indian subcontinent.
Ginger accomplishes this by warming up your body from within and then using the heat to destroy the toxins that have accumulated in your body.
Plus, it is known to clean up your lymph too!
#4 It’s potent against cough and cold.
Ginger is very effective against lung congestion and respiratory diseases because it is capable of reducing the mucous secretion in your respiratory tract.
Plus, ginger tea is the go-to cure whenever you have a sore throat.
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#5 Ginger + Bacteria = Game Over!
A study published in the Journal of Microbiology and Antimicrobials in 2011 reported that ginger was more effective at killing the common (and deadly) pathogens Staph. aureus and Strep. pyogenes than the conventional drugs used to treat these infections.
And this anti-bacterial effect is extended to most known bacteria on Earth as well.
#6 It is a potent anti-fungal agent.
Fungi are notorious for resisting antibiotics and coming back over and over again. So if you are fed up with this behavior of theirs, then hold on. Here's a simple ginger-based home remedy that will help you get rid of these microbes in record time:-
1 tsp coconut oil + 3 - 4 drops of ginger oil + 3 - 4 drops of tea tree oil = Simple anti-fungal remedy you can apply over your rashes.
#7 It’s the bane of stomach ulcers.
It has been scientifically proven that ginger is very effective against stomach ulcers and GERD (a.k.a acid reflux disease). In fact, an Indian study has proven that ginger is 6 to 8 times more effective than the conventional drug of choice for GERD.
#8 It eases menstrual cramps.
Ginger is a painkiller and anti-inflammatory agent. That's why when a study divided a group of women suffering from primary dysmenorrhea (a.k.a painful periods) into two sections and then gave each section either ginger or a placebo, they observed that the group that received ginger shows 83% improvement in their condition.
#9 It reverses the effects of diabetes.
If you are suffering from diabetes, then you should definitely add ginger juice to your daily routine.
This is because gingerol (the primary medicinal compound in ginger) is known to improve blood sugar levels and also reduce your body's resistance to insulin (which is the reason why people have type 2 diabetes).
#10 It can reduce your cholesterol levels.
Studies have shown that taking 1g of ginger three times a day is very effective at reducing cholesterol markers in your blood and your LDL cholesterol levels (a.k.a the bad cholesterol).
#11 It’s good for headaches.
The smell of ginger might be strong and pungent, but it is known to reduce migraines and headaches through its painkilling effect.
So next time you have one, just have 2 teaspoons of ginger juice mixed with honey.
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#12 It prevents stroke and reduces blood pressure.
Gingerol is very effective at preventing blood clots, which is how it prevents strokes. Plus, it is known to control high blood pressure in hypertension.
#13 It can get rid of bad breath.
Mix 1 tablespoon of ginger juice in a cup of water with some lime and then heat it up until it's warm. Then use this tonic to gargle your mouth.
You won't have to worry about bad breath after a few gargles with this.
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