Health fact Monday

Hi everyone,

This weeks health fact is on ginger. I love the smell of ginger. It taste pretty good to. It also is really good for your health. I got this in formation from this site.

1.Ovarian Cancer Treatment.

Ginger may be powerful weapon in the treatment of ovarian cancer. A study conducted 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.

2.Colon Cancer Prevention.

A study at the University of Minnesota found that ginger may slow the growth of colorectal cancer cells.

3.Motion Sickness Remedy

Ginger has been shown to be an effective remedy for the nausea associated with motion sickness.

4.Reduces Pain and Inflammation

One study showed that ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is a powerful natural painkiller.

5.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.

6.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 flue or food poisoning, which is not surprising given the positive effects ginger has upon the digestive tract.

7.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.

8.Menstrual Cramp relief

In Chinese medicine, ginger tea with brown sugar is used in the treatment of menstrual cramps.

9.Prevention of Diabetic Nephropathy

A study done on diabetic rats found that those rats given ginger had a reduced incidence of diabetic nephropathy (kidney damage).