Ginger

Ginger

#Nausea 

Terms you should be aware of for this discussion: 

Summary   

Chelation – a process by which mineral substances are changed into easily digestible form 
RDA – Recommended Daily Dietary Allowances 
CKD – Chronic Kidney Disease 

Zingiber officinale 
 

Did you know Confucius took Ginger with every meal? In the 14th Century, a pound of Ginger was traded for a whole sheep (in value).   
 

Ginger is a flowering plant whose root is widely used as a spice and natural remedy. It has a sharp, spicy flavor and is used both in cooking and traditional medicine.  

Forms of Ginger: 

Fresh root 
Ground (powdered) 
Dried slices 
Ginger oil 
Ginger extract 
Crystallized or candied ginger 

Common Uses of Ginger: 

Culinary: In teas, curries, stir-fries, baked goods (like gingerbread). 

Medicinal: 

Relieves nausea and motion sickness 

Aids digestion 

Has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties 

May help with cold and flu symptoms 

Anti-aging properties 

Immune boosting ingredient 

brings blood sugar down 
good for menstrual pain 
arthritis 
increases HDL 

One of the main benefits of consuming ginger is that it stimulates the liver to increase bile production. Bile is a digestive fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.  It’s primary function is to help the body digest fats. Without bile or with low levels of bile, the body would struggle to absorb vitamin A, D, E and K. If you are prone to kidney stones, take your ginger with lemon.  

Avoid Ginger if you are on Warfarin, blood thinners, Aspirin or any blood disorders (as it thins the blood).  

#backtoEden #Ginger #Genologix 

Green Tea Extract 

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Sugar-free Chewy Ginger Cookies Recipe: 
Ingredients: 
2 ½ cup almond flour 
½ cup sugar substitute (Just Like Sugar™) 
½ tsp cinnamon 
½ nutmeg 
2 tsp ginger 
¼ tsp salt 
6 tbsp butter, stored under room temperature 
3 tbsp FiberYum liquid sweetener (or similar – NOT honey or agave) 
2 tablespoons water 
1 tsp black strap molasses 
1 egg (organic, pasture-raised) 
Directions: 
In a medium bowl, mix wet ingredients with a hand beater until well-blended. 
In a larger bowl, mix dry ingredients. Pour wet mix into the dry and mix well. Using a spatula, pull all dough into the middle of the bowl and chill for about an hour so it would be easy to handle. 
When chilled, roll into balls of any size. I use a cookie-baller and overfill a bit. Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges start to brown. They will be soft when you take them out. Cool on a wire rack. 

Motion Sickness 

Seasickness can be the most uncomfortable manifestation of this all-too-common problem, and many sailors remain affected by it throughout their careers – Nelson, Britain’s greatest naval hero, was believed to be a life-long sufferer. However, as many know to their cost, motion sickness can also affect travelers by road, rail or air.  

The cause is an imbalance between what the eyes see and what the delicate inner ear balance mechanisms feel during movement. The eyes adjust to the motion, but the inner ear does not, and the resulting signals to the brain from the eye and inner ear does not tally. Symptoms are usually less severe if the eyes are kept closed.  

The symptoms cease quickly at the end of the journey, but may last up to 72 hours during long journeys. Children are more vulnerable than adults. However, some people adapt to regular travel, and the sickness diminishes on subsequent journeys.  

What the therapists recommend 

Acupressure – A widely used remedy is to press a point three fingers’ width above the wrist crease on the inner wrist, centrally, in line with the middle finger (Pericardium 6). Apply the pressure towards the centre of the wrist.  

In some countries abroad, wristbands are available from certain chemists and at seaports, airports and railway stations, which perform the same function and have proved effective.  

Homeopathy – If sickness is worse for the smell of food, try taking Cacculus. Use Tabacum for giddiness, weakness, nausea, sweating, the feeling of a tight band round the head, and if the smell of cigarette smoke is particularly nauseating.  

Petroleum is recommended for nausea, vomiting and increased salivation by a patient who feels better when eating or lying down and worse in bright light. Borax is advised for a fear of sudden downward motion – such as is experienced when traveling by are and there is turbulence.  

Aromatherapy – Two drops each of peppermint and ginger essential oils on a tissue, inhaled regularly on a journey, are said to ease discomfort.  

Naturopathy – ginger is said to be one of the best remedies: chew a few pieces of fresh or crystallized ginger root during a journey. Some practitioners also recommend taking Vitamin B6 – 25mg every two hours for adults, 10mg for children.  

An orthodox view 

Do not talk about sick in the presence of someone who is susceptible to motion sickness. Anticipation makes sickness more probable, whereas regular breaks and fresh air make the condition less likely. Try to ensure that susceptible children can see out of a window and stay warm.   

At the same time (if you are travelling by car) keep at least one window slightly open. Don’t allow queasy passengers to read; and stop once every hour, or more often if necessary, to let passengers out. If you are travelling by boat, go up on deck (provided the weather permits it). 

There are several ant sickness medicines which help if taken before symptoms begin. Some contain  atropine or related substances and may, as well as preventing sickness, cause a dry mouth and constipation. Others such as cinnarizines are antihistamines and may result in drowsiness, particularly if taken with alcohol. 

If sickness does occur, lie down if at all possible and take small amounts of fluid regularly to prevent dehydration. Vomiting may in fact give some relief.  

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