12 reasons to use ginger every day
1. Strengthening immunity
Due to the high content of ascorbic acid, vitamins B, A, zinc, calcium, iodine, natural antibiotics and antifungals, ginger has a strengthening effect on the body and increases resistance to various diseases. Simply add 1 teaspoon of grated ginger to black or green tea. Make it yourself: boil 5 whole lemons and 250 g fresh ginger in water and sweeten with honey. Take Ginger Shot every morning – is perfect for colds.
2. Speed up metabolism and get rid of nausea
For problems with digestion, bowel function or with nausea, including seasickness and pregnancy, chewing some ginger or a small amount of ginger in tea can help.
3. Strengthening and growth of nails
Make your own hand cream: Melt 1-2 tbsp shea butter, add 1-2 tsp avocado oil, 3-5 drops patchouli essential oil, 3-5 drops ginger essential oil and 5-7 drops lemon essential oil. Mix everything well and pour into a clean dry container. Massage the hand cream gently into the nails.
4. Pain Relief
Ginger manages inflammatory processes and pain, including muscle pain after intense exercise, periodic pain in women, and arthritis. Make a glaze of equal parts ginger and , juice of two lemons, 1 tsp honey and water and use if necessary.
5. Brain stimulation
Ginger use slows aging and brain cell death and resists neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. In addition, the root improves all cognitive functions and supports memory function.
6. Anti Aging
Ginger contains a large amount of antioxidants, accelerates the renewal processes in the body, resists free radicals and removes toxins.
7. Help with weight loss
Due to its high content of “burning” substances, ginger accelerates the metabolism very well and reduces appetite. Add fresh or ground ginger to starters, main dishes and drinks. Drink tea with ginger half an hour before eating – and eat a lot less. In the evening drink a glass of buttermilk with ground ginger, cinnamon and a pinch of chilli pepper.
8. Aphrodisiac
Ginger is described in the Kama Sutra and appears in some legends as a means to ignite the “inner fire”. It stimulates blood circulation and helps in the production of hormones, increases sensitivity.
9. Radiant skin
For skin rejuvenation, firming and radiance: mix equal parts ginger, honey and lemon juice. Leave the face mask on your face for 30 minutes.
10. Antineoplastic
The substances contained in ginger are able to resist cancer and alleviate the condition during chemotherapy.
11. Get rid of acne
Mix 1 teaspoon of ground ginger and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and apply to egg pimples – inflammation and redness disappear much faster. Improve the complexion: Mix 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp honey and a little milk and apply to the face for 10-15 minutes, then rinse.
12. Normalization of blood composition
According to the study, regular consumption of ginger normalizes cholesterol and blood sugar levels and significantly reduces the risk of possible complications. In addition, ginger helps to resist blood clots and high blood pressure. Boil ginger with a cinnamon stick for about 15 minutes and let cool. Drink the ginger drink 2-3 times a day.
