- The Magic Root Itself -

The other morning one of your fellow CPC’ers had himself a little bit of a tummy ache (don’t worry Glen, I won’t tell anyone that it was you) and was curious about any natural remedies that would relieve his nausea and upset.  I told him to go right to the store and buy some fresh ginger to brew into a tea.  He did, and was good as new!  Ginger has been used as a natural remedy for many ailments for centuries. Now, science is catching up and researchers around the world are finding that ginger works wonders in the treatment of everything from cancer to migraines. Here are ten health benefits of this powerful herb:
Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Ginger may be powerful weapon in the treatment of ovarian cancer. A study at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that ginger powder induces cell death in all ovarian cancer cells to which it was applied.
Colon Cancer Prevention
A study at the University of Minnesota found that ginger may slow the growth of colorectal cancer cells.
Morning Sickness
A review of several studies has concluded that ginger is just as effective as vitamin B6 in the treatment of morning sickness.
Motion Sickness Remedy
Ginger has been shown to be an effective remedy for the nausea associated with motion sickness.
Reduces Pain and Inflammation
One study showed that ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is a powerful natural painkiller. (Hmmm…anyone know anyone who could use natural anti-inflammatory and pain killing substances?)
Heartburn Relief
Ginger has long been used as a natural heartburn remedy. It is most often taken in the form of tea for this purpose.
Cold and Flu Prevention and Treatment
Ginger has long been used as a natural treatment for colds and the flu. Many people also find ginger to be helpful in the case of stomach flus or food poisoning (Ginger is a natural anti-parasitic which is why you are encouraged to eat it along with your raw fish at Arigato’s), which is not surprising given the positive effects ginger has upon the digestive tract.
Migraine Relief
Research has shown that ginger may provide migraine relief due to its ability to stop prostaglandins from causing pain and inflammation in blood vessels.
Menstrual Cramp Relief
In Chinese medicine, ginger tea with brown sugar is used in the treatment of menstrual cramps.

There you have it folks, this wonderful little herb can be added to your paleo dishes or steeped into a tea.  Enjoy.

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