Ginger - Not Just a Delicacy or Spice
I am absolutely blown away by the
health benefits provided by mother-nature.
One such gift is ginger.
Growing up, my mom always kept
Ginger Ale in the house for stomach upsets, such as the stomach flu or a food
that didn’t quite agree with us.
However, it appears this is only one of a long list of helpful benefits
provided by ginger.
At the top of the list, ginger is a
known treatment for ovarian cancer. While researching ginger, the University of
Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center discovered it can destroy ovarian cancer
cells through two types of cell death:
·
Apoptosis –
cancer cells essentially commit suicide
·
Autophagy –
cancer cells digest or attack themselves.
Jennifer Rhode, M.D., a gynecologic
oncology fellow at the U-M Medical School stated: “In multiple ovarian cancer cell lines, we
found that ginger induced cell death at a similar or better rate than the
platinum-based chemotherapy drugs typically used to treat ovarian cancer.
Wow! What a super
health gift!
Even better, that is not the end of ginger’s benefits:
- The “Journal of Clinical Oncology” published a trial showing ginger root contributes to lower levels of inflammation in the colon and intestines resulting in a reduction in the risk of colon cancer.
- Georgia State University conducted a study and found whole ginger extract shrunk prostate tumors by 56% in mice. This was in contrast to studies that revealed cancer drugs are ineffective against permanently shrinking tumors.
- Ginger is also quite effective in reducing inflammation. Two clinical studies found that 75% of arthritis patients and 100% of patients with muscular discomfort received release from pain and/or swelling. This allowed for improved mobility for people suffering from osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Ginger’s anti-inflammatory compounds can also benefit those struggling with obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, and cardiovascular disease when fueled by inflammation.
- Dr. Krishna C. Srivastava from the Odense University in Denmark conducted extensive research in which the majority of people had significant improvements in pain swelling in morning stiffness by eating ginger daily. Ginger blocks the formation of inflammatory compounds – prostaglandins and leukotrienes – and has antioxidant effects which breakdown existing inflammation and acidity in the fluid within joints.
- For those suffering from heartburn and acid reflux, ginger can be a money saver as well as reducing side effects for those who normally take over-the-counter heartburn and acid reflux medications, such as bone fractures, malabsorption issues, pneumonia, cancer and Clostridum difficile.
- Research at the University of Maryland Medical Center and published in 2000 in the “The Journal of Nutrition” showed ginger can reduce levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and reduce cholesterol’s ability to stick on the walls of arteries, reducing heart problems.
- In September 2010, the “Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences” reported ginger significantly improved liver damage. Other benefits are:
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natural cure for coughs
o
headaches (included in a mixture with peppermint
and cayenne pepper)
o
sore throat
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stuffy nose/congestion
o
toothache
o
diarrhea
o
digestion
o
menstrual cramps
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Warning:
Ginger will not cause any issues for most people. However,
if you have any pre-existing condition such as diabetes, heart condition or
pregnancy, it is always wise to talk to your doctor first.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.
Resources:
http://naturalsociety.com/benefits-of-ginger/
http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/health-benefits-of-ginger.html
http://www.livestrong.com/article/237419-heart-health-benefits-of-ginger/
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