Ginger: A Myriad Of Uses And Benefits

Though the pharmaceutical industry would like you to think otherwise, there are tremendous health benefits and remedies from things that already exist in nature. Some of us have become so used to reaching for a pill to aid us with issues or ailments that could be helped with completely natural substances. Also, without the unnecessary side effects. Ginger is one of the greatest multifaceted roots that exists. What's so great about ginger is that on top of being packed with bioactive compounds and nutrients, it can be used as a natural remedy for certain health issues. 

One of the reasons that ginger is so great is that it can be used in a myriad of different ways; it just depends on what is the most convenient for the purpose. It can be used as a juice, an oil, dried, powdered, or fresh. One of the most notable benefits of ginger root is that it is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. These attributes likely lend to the reason that ginger is one of the best natural aids for those who experience significant muscle pain and soreness. Those who find themselves engaging in a high level of physical activity on a consistent basis may want to take ginger as a way to curb the likelihood of sore muscles.

Carminative Properties

Easily the most notable use of ginger is for those suffering from nausea, morning sickness or sea sickness. The root is shown to be highly effective when combating this common uneasiness. It can also be used as a digestive aid. Ancient cultures used ginger for these reasons and its effectiveness has been handed down from generation to generation and adopted as a wonderful alternative to other stomach ache or nausea medication. The carminative properties that are present in the ginger prevent flatulence and help soothe the gastrointestinal muscles. The dizziness and queasiness that often accompanies nausea is curbed by how the root therapeutically impacts the nervous system and brain.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Its anti-inflammatory properties are also fantastic in treating menstrual pain and migraines. In a specific study conducted by the Phytotherapy Research, it showed ginger powder is equally as effective at treating migraines as the popular drug sumatriptan, which is commonly used for the affliction. Ginger helps to relieve migraines by blocking prostaglandins, which controls the inflammation of the blood vessels and muscle contractions. It is recommended to drink a cup of hot ginger tea when a migraine starts to immediately lessen it. Similar to the way that it helps what causes a migraine, it can alleviate the incessant muscle contractions and spasms that often accompany menstruation. A study showed that over 80 percent of women who were given ginger capsules reported their pain symptoms improving.

Ginger is also known to be great for those who struggle with diabetes or their blood sugar. University of Sydney in Australia found that ginger helps in positively impacting the glycemic index. The study showed that ginger extract aids in the management of high blood sugar levels. The root also has a naturally low glycemic index, which is one of the reasons why it promotes balanced blood sugar levels.

Ginger also works at increasing insulin sensitivity improving lipid profiles.

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Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.