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The
Benefits of Ginger
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Maintains
Normal Blood Circulation. Ginger contains chromium, magnesium and zinc
which can help to improve blood flow, as well as help prevent chills, fever,
and excessive sweat.
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Remedies
Motion Sickness. Ginger is a known effective remedy for the nausea
associated with motion sickness. The exact reason is unknown,but in a study of
naval cadets, those given ginger powder suffered less.
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Improves
absorption. Ginger improves the absorption and stimulation of essential
nutrients in the body. It does this by stimulating gastric and pancreatic
enzyme secretion.
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Cold
and Flu Prevention. Ginger has been used for thousands of years as a
natural treatment for colds and flu around Asia. The University of
Maryland Medical Center states that to treat cold and flu symptoms in
adults, steep 2 tbsp. of freshly shredded or chopped ginger root in hot water,
two to three times a day
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Combats
Stomach Discomfort. Ginger is ideal in assisting digestion, thereby improving
food absorption and avoiding possible stomach ache. Ginger appears to
reduce inflammation in a similar way to aspirin and ibuprofen
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Colon
Cancer Prevention. A study at the University of Minnesota found that
ginger may slow the growth of colorectal cancer cells.
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Reduce
Pain and Inflammation. Ginger contains some of the most potent
anti-inflammatory fighting substances known and is a natural powerful
painkiller.
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Fights
Common Respiratory Problems. If you’re suffering from common respiratory
diseases such as a cough, ginger aids in expanding your lungs and loosening up
phlegm because it is a natural expectorant that breaks down and removes mucus..
That way you can quickly recover from difficulty in breathing.
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Ovarian
Cancer Treatment. Ginger powder induces cell death in ovarian cancer
cells.
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Strengthens
Immunity. Ginger helps improve the immune system. Consuming a little bit
ginger a day can help foil potential risk of a stroke by inhibiting fatty
deposits from the arteries. It also decreases bacterial infections in the
stomach, and helps battle a bad cough and throat irritation.
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Combats
Morning Sickness. Ginger has demonstrated a success rate of 75 percent in
curing morning sickness and stomach flu.
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