When I even start to feel a little bit under the weather, or I feel a scratch in the back of my throat, or some type of allergy or some nausea coming on, I bust out my water kettle, half a lemon, some raw honey and this powerful home remedy, GINGER ROOT!
Ginger root has been shown time and time again for its medicinal properties. It is known mostly to be anti-inflammatory and can improve your digestion, help treat stomach ulcers, ease menstrual pains, and can even help to treat nausea.
“Research shows that ginger contains many valuable compounds like gingerol, shogaol, paradol, and zingerone. Ginger has also been found to be effective in fighting against pathogenic strains of viruses, fungi, and bacteria that contribute to disease.”
For those that suffer from high blood sugar levels or diabetes, it may be a struggle to keep your blood sugar levels in line and balanced. If gone untreated it can cause you to take constant trips to the bathroom, headaches or even migraines. If gone untreated for the long term it could even cause nerve damage. A good way to control your blood sugar levels is to consume a ginger tea daily. This tea is easy to make and always helps me feel calm and relaxed.
Ginger root contains many antioxidant properties and can calm inflammation in the body. For this reason, consuming ginger regularly can be beneficial for your brain, and can relieve muscle and arthritis pain in your joints.
HOW TO CONSUME GINGER:
There are many ways to consume and make ginger a part of your everyday lifestyle. You can grate it fresh off the root, and put in your smoothies or entrees. It even comes as an essential oil form. It also comes in a powder form as well that you can get at the grocery store. Ground ginger can be put into a veggie capsule and taken as a supplement. They have lots of herbal ginger tea that you can buy at your local health food store. I even have a simple recipe you can make in the comfort of your own home. Sip it as you watch your favorite movie or have it after your dinner for good digestion. There are numerous ways to be creative with this wonderful spice. Below is my easy recipe for a simple ginger tea that you can make at home with just a few ingredients.
Ginger Tea:
1-2 cups boiling water
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp cinnamon
1 TBSP raw honey
Juice from ½ a lemon
Boil your water with a water kettle on the stove until boiling. Pour water into a large mug. Add ginger, raw honey, and juice from your lemon. Mix until incorporated. Sip on the tea until it’s gone!
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