Eleven amazing health benefits of eating ginger By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension Visiting Professor the University of Agriculture Peshawar

2. Eleven Amazing Health Benefits Of Eating Ginger !
A Lecture
By
Mr. Allah Dad Khan

4. Blood Circulation
Ginger tea helps improve blood circulation to maintain optimum health. The
compounds like gingerols and zingerone in it have a warming effect on the
body, resulting in good circulation.
Good circulation throughout the body means more nutrients, minerals and
oxygen reach different parts of the body. In addition, proper circulation
promotes cell growth and functions of organs, such as the brain, heart, liver,
kidneys and the limbs.

5. Calm Nausea and
Vomiting
Clinical studies have proven ginger’s effectiveness at calming nausea and
vomiting. Research has also confirmed its potential against chemotherapy-
induced nausea and vomiting. The majority of studies found a positive
effect against this side effect of aggressive therapies. Ginger may be a
powerful option for those suffering from toxic medical procedures like
these.

6. Cancer
Ginger root has a very high level of antioxidants higher than
many berries making it an excellent defender against cell damage
and associated disease caused by free radicals. Ginger has
potential to prevent breast, liver, skin, bladder and colorectal
cancers. Ginger’s antioxidant activity is one of several
mechanisms thought to explain its possible anticancer effects.

7. Diabetes
Gingerols are widely known to naturally improve diabetes and enhance
insulin sensitivity. Ginger can help lower your blood sugar level and
increase the effectiveness of insulin and other drugs used for treating
diabetes. Experts recommend drinking one glass of warm water mixed
with one teaspoon of ginger juice first thing in the morning to regulate
blood sugar.

8. Eases Menstrual
Discomforts
The warm nature of ginger tea helps relieve pain and
relax the muscles, thereby reducing menstrual cramps.
Women dealing with irregular periods and those who
experience heavy menstrual cramps may also find
relief with ginger tea.

9. Fights Respiratory Infections
• A few cups of warm
ginger tea can help relieve
congestion associated
with the common cold,
influenza or
environmental allergies. In
fact, sipping warm ginger
tea when you feel a cold
coming on can help stop a
cold in its tracks

10. Flu
Ginger has been prescribed to fight illness and infection for ages.
Its soothing effect helps to reduce the body’s emergency
symptom responses to the damaged cells in the body. While the
white cells work on patching the cells and defending against the
illness, ginger acts a barrier to the high levels of prostaglandins
that induce fever, headaches, and cramps.

11. Reduces Cholesterol Levels
• Ginger tea can also be
beneficial for those who have high
cholesterol as it helps increase the
secretion of bile acids. Plus, due to its
antioxidant properties, ginger prevents
low density lipoprotein (LDL)
oxidation.
• It also helps improve metabolism,
fight obesity and reduce high blood
pressure. However, as ginger may
interact with blood-thinning drugs,
avoid excess intake of ginger tea. It is
best to consult a doctor before
including ginger in your diet.

12. Relieves Nausea and Stomach
Disorders
• Whether you are suffering from
nausea or vomiting, you can treat
it with a few cups of ginger tea.
The active components like
volatile oils and phenol
compounds in ginger root
influence the nervous system,
stomach and intestines.
• This in turn helps reduce nausea,
vomiting and stomach disorders
such as indigestion, gas, stomach
pain, bloating and diarrhea. It also
helps fight off the virus or
bacteria that cause diarrhea
or upset stomach.

13. Strengthens Immunity
• Ginger tea may help strengthen your
immunity due to the antioxidant properties
in ginger. A strong immune system means
that you’ll get sick less often and recover
more quickly when you do.
• The warm nature of ginger helps break
down toxins accumulated in the body,
making it easier for the body to get rid of
them.
• Ginger also has antimicrobial, antiseptic,
antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties
that can help prevent many common health
problems and infections. In addition, it
contains chromium, magnesium and zinc,
which help boost the immune system

14. Stroke and Heart
Disease
Two of the biggest killers on the planet may be kept at bay
with regular ginger use, especially when eaten with other key
superfoods. Garlic, ginger and onions all have an anti-blood-
clotting ability, yet when they’re eaten together they’re a
powerful mainstay against heart attacks and stroke!

15. Strengthens
Immunity
Ginger helps improve the immune system. Consuming a
little bit ginger a day can help foil potential risk of a stroke
by inhibiting fatty deposits from the arteries. It also
decreases bacterial infections in the stomach, and helps battle
a bad cough and throat irritation.

16. Prevent
Alzheimer’s
Since oxidative stress and inflammation are thought to trigger the risk
factors for Alzheimer’s, it’s no wonder that the anti-inflammatory
properties of ginger have been studied as a means of preventing this
terrible disorder from happening. But this study proved that “ginger
extract enhances both attention and cognitive processing capabilities of
healthy, middle-aged women”.

17. Provides Pain
Relief
Drinking ginger tea regularly effectively helps treat
pain associated with gout, rheumatoid arthritis and
osteoarthritis. Plus, it can reduce post-exercise
inflammation and pain.

18. Protection from UV
Rays
Research data has shown ginger possesses UV absorbing
capabilities that protect against DNA damage related to
UVB (ultraviolet-B) light. Extracts from ginger stimulated
antioxidant production, suggesting protective effects against
potentially damaging UV light.

19. Natural
Expectorant
Since ginger is a natural expectorant, it helps expand your
lungs and even loosens phlegm by breaking down and
removing mucus. When you’re feeling a little congested,
make some warm ginger tea with lemon three times a day
and you’ll feel better in no time.