Spice up your life with ginger! One of the most useful spices for human health, the ginger and its extract or powder confer exceptionally low-cost health benefits and nutrients for us, whether we are sick or well. Ginger can help in the following ways: (1) reduce inflammation – its primary bioactive component gingerol has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to fight infections and strengthen the immune system (2) combat nausea (3) overcome muscle pain and soreness the natural way (4) reduce pain , swelling and stiffness of osteoarthritis (5) Improve heart health by reducing fats in the blood (6) Relieve asthma by fighting bacteria in the respiratory system (7) Enhance oral health – prevents gingivitis and periodontitis (8) May assist in lowering cholesterol (9) Cleveland Clinic reported that ginger may also improve blood sugar regulation for people with Type-2 diabetes.
Some studies have indicated that the bioactive molecules of ginger may slow down the growth of cells in certain cancers.
Do note that while ginger tea confers ginger health benefits, the same cannot be said of ginger beer!
Global Wellness Digest 
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