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Ginger benefits
what is the use of ginger
( 5 Dec 2007)
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Ginger is been an important ingredient in many recipes and used liberally in traditional cooking. Adding ginger in your diet helps in digestion by moving the food from the stomach and the intestines, thereby helping people with digestive problems like bloating, flatulence, or slow digestion. It also encourages the growth of lactobacillus (helpful bacteria) and fights against E.
Coli and staphylococcus (harmful bacteria) in the body. Ginger has excellent antibacterial properties and thus helps in the healing process of ulcers by fighting with helicobacter pylori. Ginger also helps to combat nausea and vomiting, it especially helps in pregnancy where morning sickness, nausea and vomiting are common. Some studies also prove that ginger has cholesterol lowering effect in the body, by impairing the absorption of cholesterol. Gingers anti-inflammatory property helps patients with osteoarthritis (and other inflammatory conditions) by improving blood circulation, reducing inflammation and pain. Just go ahead and sip ginger ale and add ginger in your diet to get maximum health benefits from ginger.
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answered by S P on 17 Dec 2007, 12:35:42
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