Ginger Juice Recipe: Four Ways to Feel Good with Ginger
~ by Alvina Lopez
Ginger has a wide range of benefits, and it has been used for treating sicknesses for centuries in China, India, and the Middle East. Scientists and medical experts alike are starting to endorse raw ginger as treatment for illnesses, as studies prove the benefits of ginger root in decreasing cell growth in cancers, curing nausea during pregnancy and chemotherapy, and preventing illnesses during motion sickness.
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has classified the use of ginger in two different ways, mixed and suggestive. “Suggestive” uses of raw ginger are for more mild illnesses such as nausea and headaches. “Mixed” uses of ginger are for treating nausea for more serious illnesses, and it can be used in surgery, chemotherapy (for treating nausea), and in motion sickness related ailments. Below are its most common uses and benefits (and how to obtain them), most of which have been utilized for many years.
Ginger Benefit #1: Relieve Heartburn Pain
Raw ginger has been used in tea to relieve pain and discomfort from heartburn.
Usually, recipes call for anywhere from 4-6 slices of ginger per tea cup, but you can add more water if you wish to dilute its overwhelming flavor. Add some honey and lemon juice to the tea.
Ginger Benefit #2: Ease Stomach Aches
Eating raw ginger can help ease stomach pains and aches as well. This is because of its oils, known as gingerols and shogaols, which induce your stomach to produce digestive juices. The increased production help neutralize stomach acids, and the improved balance can help reduce stomach pain.
You can take tablet forms or ginger products, but to help jumpstart pain relief, you can also chew an ounce piece of ginger.
Ginger Benefit #3: Alleviate Pain from Menstrual Cramps
Europeans have used raw ginger to alleviate menstrual cramps for many years. Recently, this alternative medicine is becoming more popular in America as well. You can eat raw ginger or steep it in water to help bring out its flavor. Most medical guides recommend eating it in its raw form, when both its flavors and oils are at their peak.
Ginger Benefit #4: Decrease Nausea
As stated earlier, ginger root can be used to treat various types of nausea. Women sometimes eat raw ginger to help decrease nausea from morning sickness. Other times, ginger can be given to patients experiencing extreme nausea from chemotherapy treatments. Lastly, take some fresh ginger with you on a cruise, and have a few slices before the ship leaves! Ginger can help cure motion sickness symptoms, like nausea and unease.
Feel Good from Root to Top Ginger Juice
Ingredients:
- 1 inch slice ginger root
- 1 fresh lemon
- juice of 5 – 6 carrots
with tops - 1 seeded apple
Directions:
Juice all ingredients with a juicer or use a high powered blender and strain the mixture with a nut milk bag.
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