Additional Ways Ginger Helps, Uses & Precautions

Ways Women Find Relief With Ginger

Women may really want to keep ginger handy. It has ways of helping us through certain times in our lives that are inevitable. However, those times don’t have to be uncomfortable if you look to ginger for relief.

Treating Morning Sickness

National Institutes of Health (2012) states, “Studies suggest that the short-term use of ginger can safely relieve pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting.”

If you are suffering from mild to severe morning sickness, treat it in a natural way that you can feel safe about for you and your unborn child.  Ginger can be taken in capsule form, oil form, or enjoy a warm, homemade cup of ginger tea.

To make the tea:

• Grate fresh ginger into a cup
• Pour boiling water over the ginger
• Allow steeping for at least 15 minutes (you may want to add honey to sweeten it)
• Enjoy

Reduce Menstrual Pain

Dr. Tori Hudson (2012), a naturopathic physician, reported on a study of the use of ginger in 105 Iranian women for menstrual cramps. Hudson states that it does have a profound impact when it’s used consistently starting a few days before menstruation. The anti-inflammatory properties of the ginger are what help the body.

Keep track of your cycle; start taking some form of ginger the week before you expect it to begin. That way you prevent the awful cramping and pain that is associated with it. It would be easy to take a capsule in the morning while you are taking your daily multi-vitamin to make it a habit before you start your day.

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Other studies report that if you take 500 mg of ginger three times per day during your cycle that it works as well as ibuprofen or other over the counter medications (WebMD, 2016). If you are one of the many people who don’t like to take medications, you can use ginger as a natural was to alleviate pain.

Ways to Consume Ginger

Throughout this article, there are suggestions on how to consume ginger including: taking ginger oil, consuming capsules, and making ginger tea, but there are many other ways ginger is used and eaten including:

• Pickled ginger
• Drinks – ginger ale and alcoholic beverages
• Ginger candy – Try the Prince of Peace soft chew candies linked at the end of the article.
• Ginger wine
• In some cultures, the juice is used for cooking or to treat burns
• Ginger powder is also available for cooking

Precautions

Before changing your daily dietary routines, it’s always a good idea to consult your doctor. You never know when something as seeming harmless as a spice can have adverse effects when mixed with any medications you may be taking.

Every body is different. Some people have skin reactions to ginger; others may need to have their medications adjusted due to the addition of ginger, and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it’s always best to consult your doctor first.

Better safe than sorry!

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Conclusion

Ginger is used a lot during the holidays, and maybe that’s why we are in such good spirits. Our bodies feel good from consuming it. However, you don’t have to limit the use of this spice to a few months per year. It is clinically proven to be good for you to use as part of your regular dietary intake.

Spice up your life and see if ginger helps you.