GINGER

Ginger is a popular spice. It is high in gingerol, a substance with powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.Just 1–1.5 grams of ginger can help prevent various types of nausea. This applies to sea sickness, chemotherapy-related nausea, nausea after surgery, and morning sickness.Ginger appears to be effective at reducing the day-to-day progression of muscle pain, and may reduce exercise-induced muscle soreness.There are some studies showing ginger to be effective at reducing symptoms of osteoarthritis, which is a very common health problem.Ginger has been shown to lower blood sugar levels and improve various heart disease risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes.Ginger appears to speed up emptying of the stomach, which can be beneficial for people with indigestion and related stomach discomfort.Ginger appears to be very effective against menstrual pain when taken at the beginning of the menstrual period.