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Your guide to Ginger Root

For thousands of years ginger root has been used for medicinal purposes. One of the primary uses has been the treatment of stomach problems such as indigestion, gas, bloating, and stomach cramps. The origins of ginger root can be traced back to China and India where it was used as a cooking spice and medicine.

The reason ginger is so effective for stomach ailments is due to the way that it interacts with the stomachs acids. Many medicines help the stomach by reducing the pain

reception of the brain essentially just helping the problem pass and subside. Ginger root reacts directly with stomach acid, reducing the acidity levels by increasing the pH in the stomach acid. This


decreases the amount of gastric secretion and in turn increases the digestive enzyme. This makes ginger root ideal for reducing nausea and vomiting.

Not only is ginger root effective in dealing with stomach issues, but it also known to help with issues such as colds, and can help increase the immune systems effectiveness in dealing with foreign agents introduced into the body.

Ginger root is also an effective anti oxidant helping clear the body of dread free radicals that are destructive to cells.
About the Author

John Gibb manages http://www.nutritional-supplement-guides.com The site dedicated to nutrition.

 

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