Can I ask you something.
Are you a big fan of the traditional medicine?
Well, if yes, then you probably know the value of ginger.
We can easily say that ginger is one of the healthiest foods on the planet.
Yes, and many experts around the world claim that eating ginger every day can improve your
health in general (especially your heart and brain health).
And you'll be amazed when we tell you that people use ginger for thousands of years.
They use it to treat many different health problems.
You can use it fresh, dry or juiced.
It doesn't matter how you use it, you will "receive" its beneficial properties.
Number one.
Ginger helps Digestion.
Ginger contains 2 active compounds – gingerols and shogaol.
They both stimulate digestion by increasing saliva, and bile production as well as promoting
the activity of enzymes like trypsin, and pancreatic lipase.
These 2 powerful compounds also increase the nutrient absorption by reducing inflammation,
and irritation of the gastrointestinal tract.
And, ginger also prevents constipation, indigestion, bloating and cramps by increasing gastric
motility.
Study – just 1.2 grams of ginger before a meal can reduce indigestion by up to 50%.
Amazing, right?
Number two.
Ginger Fights Nausea.
How this works – well, ginger fights nausea by helping break up and expel intestinal gas,
accelerating gastric emptying, and stimulating antral contractions.
The naval cadets use 1 gram doses to treat seasickness.
It's also used by pregnant women to lessen morning sickness.
The experts claim that ginger works much better than dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) against symptoms
of motion sickness.
It may even work better than vitamin B6, in preventing nausea, and vomiting in patients
undergoing chemotherapy or surgery.
Number three.
Ginger Relieves Pain.
Yes, you can use ginger to relieve pain.
Many people around the world use ginger is a traditional remedy for pain, caused by primary
dysmenorrhea (intense menstrual cramps).
You should also know that ginger is very useful in fighting inflammation, swelling and pain
in patients suffering from arthritis, better than nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
like mefenamic acid, and ibuprofen.
And, one more thing – ginger can fight exercise-related pain by increasing blood flow, and oxygen
supply to sore muscles.
Number four.
Ginger May Reduce Risk of Heart Disease.
Yes, ginger can also reduce the risk of heart disease.
How this works – well, ginger regulates the activity of platelets, blood cell that
are meant to help blood clot and prevent uncontrolled bleeding.
You should also know that ginger will help you regulate the blood pressure, and blood
sugar levels to optimize cardiovascular health.
Twelve weeks of daily ingestion of 2 grams of ginger can the lower blood pressure of
hypotensive diabetics by 10%.
Number five.
Ginger Improves Brain Function.
Ginger also supports the cognitive function by fighting oxidative stress, and inflammation
in the brain.
Researchers believe that it may hold the key to preventing and fighting Alzheimer's,
and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Study confirms – a recent study.
published in Evidence Based Complementary Alternative Medicine, has revealed that 800mg
of ginger taken daily for two months was enough to increase the power, and accuracy of attention.
Ginger also increased the speed, and quality of memory in middle-aged women.
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