Health care - Ginger

       



   Ginger root is well known as a remedy for travel sickness, nausea and indigestion and is used for wind, colic, irritable bowel, loss of appetite, chills, cold, flu, poor circulation, menstrual cramps, dyspepsia, indigestion and gastrointestinal problems such as gas and stomach cramps. Ginger is a powerful anti-infammatory herb and there has been much recent interst in its use for joint problems. it has also been indicated for arthritis, fevers, headaches, toothaches, coughs, bronchitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, to ease tendonitis, lower cholesterol and blood-pressure and aid in preventing internal blood clots.


Ginger may also be taken orally as a herbal remedy to prevent or relieve nausea resulting from chemotherapy, motion sicjness, pregnancy, and surgery.

Ginger root can be made into herbal tea, known in the philippines as aslabat. it's used as a home remedy for indigestion, nausea, and to ward off colds, flu, and sore throats. drink this tea to ease gut inflammation and boost your liver health.

Ginger root was recently the subject of a startling new research report presented at the American Association for cancer research conference in phoenix. in the study, ginger actually suppressed cancer cells. Ginger has been shown to work against skin, ovarian, colon and breast cancer. but it had not been shown to halt the progression of cancer until now. however, more research is required to confirm this.


Results of limited studies in animals with diabetes show that ginger may reduce blood levels of sugar and cholesterol, while also lowering blood pressure. however, no human studies with similar results have been reported . A few small studies that have been conducted in humans have shown some promise for supplemental ginger in the treatment of both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

If a person has exercised too much or suffers from arthritis or rheumatism, ginger has been known to ease inflammation of the joints and muscle tissue. due to its tremendous circulation-increasing qualities, Ginger is thought to improve the complexion. it has reduced nervousness, eased tendonitis, and helped sore throats return to normal. studies demonstrate that ginger can lower cholesterol levels by reducing cholesterol absorption in the blood and liver. it may also aid in preventing internal blood clots.