Health benefits of ginger

Ginger has a soothing relief when we take it as tea for treating flu or cold. Ginger is not only medicinal, but can be used as seasoning: it adds flavour to many dishes. It can be eaten raw without side effects. It is cheap and readily available and it does not get spoilt or rotten after a long time.

Dried ginger can also be used to make ginger drink or juice, adding some lemon and honey in it.

This is the best period to be

constantly taking a cup of ginger tea or juice every morning due to the cold, which is a good way to warm up, and promote healthy sweating which is often helpful during cold or flu.

According to Dr. Segun Alonge of National Hospital, Abuja, ginger is one of the healthiest remedies in curing colon cancer. Also, taking a cup of ginger tea helps relieve constipation. It is safe for pregnant women to take ginger drink which aids in reducing morning sickness, and it also helps to nourish and support the cardiovascular system.

It is advisable for women who experience heavy menstrual cramps to prepare and take a cup of warm ginger tea, which helps in relieving pain.

Ginger also helps to maintain healthy sugar level when taken constantly. It reduces tumor with people who are in pain from rheumatoid arthritis.

Get some ginger for you and the family and stay healthy this season.

With additional information from the internet