The Power of Ginger Root

The Power of Ginger Root

When I was sick, I became a humongous fan of ginger.  As many of you know, chemo knocked me on my a** in a big, bad way.  Ginger was a great source of relief for me.  The Silver Lining  is that has many other amazing benefits. So, I thought I’d take the opportunity to share them with you.

WHAT IS GINGER ROOT?

The ginger root from the underground rhizome of the ginger plant. Hmmm, what’s a rhizome you ask? (Well that’s what I was asking!) A rhizome is a stem of a plant that is found underground. Ginger is typically yellow, red, or white in color depending on which kind it is. It is covered with brown skin that can be either thick or thin depending on when it was harvested. The ginger root originated in China and is extrememly popular within Asian cuisine… and sushi of course!!

WHY I LOVE IT

Besides the fact that it is absolutely delicious, the ginger root is a well known remedy for nausea, indigestion, and travel sickness due to its ability to disrupt and expel gas in the intenstine. Studies have shown that it is extremely effective at relieving nausea and vomitting during early pregnancy and during chemo. It also is very, very high in antioxidants (more than most berries!) making it an excellent defender against cell damage caused by F-bomb cancer! The ginger root is also an anti-inflammatory in which it is very effective at reducing pain and swelling in patients with various types of arthrititis and general muscle pain. So basically, it’s all-around fabulous!

THE POWER OF GINGER ROOT

Here’s the part that I didn’t realize: containing around 40 antioxidant compounds, the ginger root is a definite go-to natural remedy to use on your skin. It protects against aging, acne, and blemishes by stimulating blood circulation and using its antiseptic and cleansing properties. This results in the delivery of more nutrients to your skin as well as the removal of toxins. Not only is it powerful internally, but by using it as topical agent for skin problems such as a sun burn, you will find immediate relief and restoration of your skin.

So, go get yourself some ginger and prepare to be transformed!