As a psoriatic disease sufferer I have been aware of Gingers anti-inflammatory properties for a very long time. And even though I admittedly wasn’t initially a fan of the flavor, when presented with the opportunity to ingest some of this natural wonder, I would scarf down as much as I could when dining at an Asian restaurant. Know a love a naturally flavored mineral water and or hot tea with ginger. I often grate fresh ginger in homemade salad dressing as well.

Did you know Ginger helps menstrual cramps? Ginger settles an upset stomach. Ginger also helps ease motion sickness. Well now I have your attention. The food that we eat really is medicine. Why would you pop a synthetic pill for any of these ailments when all you really need is a little ginger? The same Ginger spice that can be bought fresh and be used to flavor cookies and ginger ale has some pretty awesome therapeutic benefits.

Ginger is a spice and has a long storied history as being used medicinally as well. The Chinese people have been using ginger for thousands of years to treat digestion and gastrointestinal issues. Ginger comes from southern China and its popularity spread to other parts of the world in the first century due to the spice trade

Here are just a few ways to incorporate the magic of Ginger into your regular diet:

Ginger can be made into a tea.
Ginger acts as a food preservative.

Ginger can be used as an antiseptic.
Ginger can boost your immune system

Ginger can flavor gingerbread cookies, ginger ale, and ginger beer.
Ginger reduces inflammation in the GUT, which is a precursor to colon cancer.

Ginger eases nausea, motion sickness, even chemotherapy
Ginger eases menstrual cramps and hot flashes due to its anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.