Ginger is VERY powerful for your
health! Ginger contains over 25 different antioxidants, which makes it
extremely effective at fighting free radicals in many different body systems.
Ginger is best known for its ability to reduce nausea and vomiting, as well as
motion sickness. In fact, ginger may even be more effective than
Dramamine, one of the most common drugs used for motion sickness. And because
ginger does not have harmful side effects like many drugs, it is very good for
nausea from pregnancy. Studies actually show that just 1 gram of ginger before
surgery is more effective than the standard anti-nausea medication given for
post surgical nausea and vomiting.
Ginger is also a soothing remedy for
sore throats from colds and flu because of its antiviral properties. Ginger
also helps coughs and is an effective expectorant. Try a tea made with hot
water simmered with a few slices of ginger and a small amount of honey and
lemon for a soothing tonic when you are sick.
Because ginger is such a strong
anti-inflammatory, it helps reduce the pain and swelling of arthritis, and
muscle aches. Ginger also fights cancer, reduces cholesterol, and prevents
blood clots that lead to strokes or heart disease. Use a slice of ginger
root in hot teas sometimes, in batches
of iced teas, and of course, piling ginger on top of sushi!
Oregano
- This herb contains an oil that is a very potent anti-bacterial, anti-fungal
and anti-viral agent, rosmarinic acid (also found in rosemary).
Oregano oil has been used to treat a wide range of conditions from bacterial
and viral infections, to parasites and stubborn fungal infections. Although the
oil of oregano is most often used for medicinal purposes, the herb itself can
provide many of the same benefits when consumed regularly.
Oregano also relieves inflammation,
internal or external, and can offer relief from allergies, aches and pain,
without side effects. Oregano is very high on the ORAC scale of measured
antioxidant value.
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