1. Respiratory Issues
Ginger has natural antihistamine properties so if you are suffering from a cold, the flu or even bronchitis or something more serious, it can help. Many use ginger to treat allergies and it has been proven to inhibit contraction of the airways and to help stimulate mucus secretion so it works wonders for those who have pneumonia. Just a teaspoon of the juice mixed with a spoonful of honey can help to cure a sore throat and ginger tea is a very popular winter drink because it helps to ward off congestion and sinus problems.
2. Nausea
The next time you feel a bit nauseous, try some ginger. Chewing on the root can help to alleviate nausea and vomiting caused by a number of issues. With flu season coming up, some fresh ginger root is certainly something that you want to keep in your cupboards. It can help to treat upset stomach caused by the flu as well as motion sickness, surgery and has been used widely by cancer patients to treat the nausea that often accompanies chemotherapy. It also helps the digestive system to function properly by helping to better absorb food so if you are feeling a bit nauseous because you have eaten too much, chewing on a bit of ginger will help – keep this in mind for those large holiday meals.
3. Cold and Flu
Ginger has been used for many years to help treat the common cold and flu. Studies have shown that steeping just 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger root in hot water and drinking it just two or three times each day will help to prevent the cold and flu. Instead of treating those symptoms when they appear, you can actually help to prevent yourself from experiencing them. Just drink the ginger tea a few times each day during cold and flu season and you may not even have to worry about feeling sick.
4. Immunity
Ginger can help to strengthen your immune system, again helping you to fight off the cold and flu as well as other illnesses. Just a big of ginger every day can help to prevent stroke and heart attack because it helps to inhibit the fatty deposits that normally find their way into the arteries. You can drink ginger tea or just add a bit of the spice to your meals several times each week and significantly reduce your risk of very serious diseases.
5. Headaches
Ginger can help to alleviate the pain of headaches, even migraines. For headaches, you don't actually have to eat the spice. Instead, just use ginger powder to create a paste and then apply that paste to your forehead. It helps to relieve inflammation in the blood vessels which alleviates the headache. Many people suffer from headaches due to cold weather, mostly sinus related, and ginger paste can help you to enjoy the winter months without worrying over a headache every morning.
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