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Friday, July 1, 2016

Ginger


Ginger has been used in ancient cultures for conditions such as fever, whooping cough, vomiting, distention and abdominal pain, diarrhoea and lumbago.

1 teaspoon of ground ginger contains: 
Calories:    7

Ginger health benefits Ginger Facts :
–  lowers blood cholesterol
–  thins the blood
–  lowers blood cholesterol
–  prevents cancer in animals
–  prevents motion sickness

Ginger Health Benefits for Nausea:

Ginger is known to ease nausea and is excellent to use to combat motion sickness.  Use about half a teaspoon of powdered ginger root prior to travel.  It can be mixed into a cup of tea or any other beverage.  Ginger is also available in capsule form.  Double the dose if using raw ginger.

Ginger Health Benefits for Blood:

Ginger acts as a blood thinner or anti-coagulant.  In Japan and India, ginger has been found to lower blood cholesterol and to block cancer in animals.

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Joanne
Sacred Scribes