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Ginger is one of the most commonly consumed dietary condiments in the world.
It has numerous health benefits.
1 Fights cancer
Medical research has found that ginger may be beneficial in the fight against cancer. Studies determined that ginger may help treat ovarian cancer. Studies also show that bioactive molecules in ginger may slow down the growth of some cancers like colorectal, gastric, ovarian, liver, skin, breast, and prostate cancer.
2. Morning sickness treatment
Ginger, long known for its ability to help soothe the stomach, was found to be just as effective as vitamin B-6 for the treatment of morning sickness. Ginger helps to ease a queasy stomach, especially during pregnancy. It helps in breaking up and getting rid of built-up gas in the intestines. It also help settle sea-sickness or nausea caused by chemotherapy.
3. Improves blood circulation
Millions of people have problems with blood circulation, especially those who are elderly, or who have smoked for many years. Ginger contains three very beneficial minerals- chromium, magnesium and zinc. These three minerals can help improve blood flow, helping to alleviate some of the problems that stem from poor circulation.
4. Pain and Inflammation treatment
Inflammation in the body is suspected as the cause for an almost countless variety of health problems. Not only does ginger help fight inflammation due to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, it has also earned itself a reputation as a pain killer. Ginger won’t take away muscle pain at once, but it will stop soreness over time.
5. Treatment of Respiratory ailments
Ginger can help expand the lungs and make breathing easy for those suffering from various respiratory illnesses. Ginger is a natural expectorant, it can help to break up mucus and phlegm, making it easier to expel from the body.
6. Boost immune system
Ginger can also help boost the immune system, making the body better equipped to fight off any kind of sickness, such as colds, flu and cancer. It has become clear to doctors and scientist that the body’s own immune system is the most important weapon in the fight against any form of illness.
7. Relieves Indigestion and heartburn
Ginger helps in aiding digestion and it is also helpful to those who are suffering from heartburn or indigestion. It also helps to relieve chronic indigestion, known called dyspepsia.
8. Migraine relief
Research studies suggest that ginger may be useful in the treatment of migraine headaches. It is believed that it can help stop a hormone in the body called prostaglandins from causing inflammation and pain in blood vessels, which causes migraine.
9. Eases arthritis
Ginger is anti-inflammatory, which means it reduces swelling. It is helpful for treating symptoms of both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Pain and swelling can be reduced by taking ginger orally or by using it to compress or patch the your skin.
10. Prevent diseases
Ginger is loaded with antioxidants, compounds that prevent stress and damage to the body’s DNA. It helps the body fight off chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, and diseases of the lungs, and also promote healthy aging.