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Health Benefits of ginger tea:
There are literally countless uses for ginger in culinary and medicinal worlds, but perhaps most of us have experienced the satisfying spicy taste of ginger tea. Not to be confused with black teas flavored with ginger, ginger tea stands alone as a tasty, healthy beverage specially consumed first thing in the morning on Empty Stomach.
Ginger Tea Benefits:
- Relieve nausea: One of the best-known benefits of ginger tea is its ability to combat nausea. Drinking a cup of ginger tea before traveling can help prevent the nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. If you did not drink ginger tea before you became nauseous, drink a cup of ginger tea at the first sign of nausea to relieve the symptom.
- Improve Digestion: Ginger tea is very useful in improving digestion and increasing absorption of food. This benefit can also prevent belching and bloating after eating too much. In some people, ginger tea seems to have a positive impact on appetite.
- Reduce inflammation: The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger tea are well known and make it an ideal home remedy for muscle and joint problems. In addition to drinking ginger tea, it may also be useful to use as a topical soak on inflamed joints and other body parts.
- Fight respiratory problems: Ginger tea can help relieve congestion associated with the common cold. Try a cup of ginger tea for the respiratory symptoms associated with environmental allergies.
- Improve blood circulation: The vitamins, minerals and amino acids in ginger tea can help restore and improve blood circulation that may help decrease the chance of cardiovascular problems. Ginger may prevent fat from depositing in the arteries helping to prevent heart attacks and stroke.
- Relieve menstrual discomfort: Drinking ginger tea is not the only way you can benefit from this mixture. If you have cramping during your menstrual cycle, try soaking a towel in warm ginger tea and apply the towel to your lower abdomen. The effects of the ginger may help relieve the pain and relax the muscles. At the same time, drink a cup of ginger tea with honey.
- Strengthen immunity: Ginger tea may help strengthen your immunity due to the high levels of antioxidants in ginger. Many people drink ginger tea to help prevent cancer.
- Relieve stress: Ginger tea has calming properties that may help lower your stress and tension. This is thought to be due to a combination of the strong aroma and healing properties.
- Several other potential benefits :
- Fights infection and bad breath
- May slow down the growth of cancer cells
- May help lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol
- Helps to detoxify the liver
- Contains powerful antioxidants that may reduce free radicals in the body